American Childhood (Dillard)

An American Childhood
Annie Dillard, 1987
HarperCollins
255 pp.
ISBN-13: 9780060915186


Summary
A book that instantly captured the hearts of readers across the country, An American Childhood is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard's poignant, vivid memoir of growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s.

Annie Dillard recalls a childhood of exuberance, exploration, and fun. She throws snowballs and pitches balls; she draws— everything from bugs to poets; and she reads with what will eventually become her lifelong fascination with language and story telling. This is a childhood filled with joy, humor, and charm—the story of a young girl awakening to the wonders of life around her. (From the publisher.)