This is the Story of a Happy Marriage

In This is the Story of a Happy Marriage, author Ann Patchett (of State of Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto) combines memoir and literature to explore her deepest commitments: to her husband, her family, her dogs, books, and writing. The result is a poignant portrayal of a life.

This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage immerses us in Ann Patchett's authentic existence. It spans her early years to the present, from a miserable first marriage to a joyful one later on. It addresses a wide range of subjects, such as friendships and family ties, the pleasure and challenge of writing, and the unanticipated excitement of starting a bookshop.

Ann Patchett highlights the significant events and little moments that have moulded her as a daughter, wife, and writer as she tells tales of the people, places, ideas, and works of art to which she has stayed steadfastly devoted.