The Destiny Thief

Richard Russo

The Destiny Thief
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Country
Australia
Published
4 February 2019
Pages
224
ISBN
9781760632625

The Destiny Thief

Richard Russo

In these nine essays, Richard Russo provides insight into his life as a writer, teacher, friend and reader. From a commencement speech to the story of how an oddly placed toilet made him reevaluate the purpose of humour in art and life, to a comprehensive analysis of Mark Twain’s value, to his harrowing journey accompanying a dear friend as she pursued gender-reassignment surgery, The Destiny Thief reflects the broad interests and experiences of one of America’s most beloved authors.

Warm, funny, wise and poignant, the essays included here traverse Russo’s writing life, expanding our understanding of who he is and how his singular, incredibly generous mind works. An utter joy to read, they give deep insight into the creative process from the perspective of one of our greatest writers.

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