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In Fact: The Best of Creative Nonfiction
In Fact: The Best of Creative Nonfiction
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*Starred Review* Mark Bowden, of Black Hawk Down (1999) fame, writes, "I think creative nonfiction is the major literary innovation of the last half century," a claim with which Gutkind, a tireless advocate for the form, wholeheartedly agrees. So committed to the genre is writer, teacher, and editor Gutkind, he founded the literary journal Creative Nonfiction and now celebrates its phenomenal first decade by collecting 25 of its best essays. The result is an electrifying anthology that covers the creative nonfiction universe from the personal essay to nature writing, literary journalism, and science writing. Each superb piece is followed by a writer''s statement, and the book itself is introduced by a master of the form, Annie Dillard, whose "Notes for Young Writers" will galvanize all readers no matter their age or writing experience. Graced with memorable essays by such diverse writers as Diane Ackerman, Phillip Lopate, John McPhee, Richard Rodriguez, Floyd Skloot, John Edgar Wideman, and Terry Tempest Williams--writers who contemplate everything from creativity to race, the birth of a child, childhood memories, brain damage, and prairie dogs--this stellar volume will stand as an exciting and defining creative nonfiction primer. Donna Seaman
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A cross section of the famous and those bound to become so, this collection is a riveting experience highlighting the expanding importance of this dramatic and exciting new genre.

Creative nonfiction, also known as narrative nonfiction, liberated journalism by inviting writers to dramatize, interpret, speculate, and even re-create their subjects. Lee Gutkind collects twenty-five essays that flourished in this new turf, all originally published in the groundbreaking journal he founded, Creative Nonfiction, now in its tenth anniversary year.

Many of the writers here are crossing genres―from poetry to fiction to nonfiction. Annie Dillard provides the introduction, while Gutkind discusses the creative and ethical parameters of this new genre. The selections themselves are broad and fascinating. Lauren Slater is a therapist in the institution where she was once a patient. John Edgar Wideman reacts passionately to the unjust murder of Emmett Till. Charles Simic contemplates raucous gatherings at his Uncle Boris''s apartment, while John McPhee creates a rare, personal, album quilt of his own life. Terry Tempest Williams speaks on the decline of the prairie dog, and Madison Smartt Bell invades Haiti. 

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Lee Gutkind is the founder and editor of the literary journal Creative Nonfiction and a pioneer in the field of narrative nonfiction. Gutkind is also the editor of In Fact and Becoming a Doctor, the author of Almost Human, and has written books about baseball, health care, travel, and technology. A Distinguished Writer in Residence at Arizona State University, he lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Tempe, Arizona.

Annie Dillard is a short story writer, novelist, and poet. She is a member of the Academy of Arts and Letters and has received fellowship grants from the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. After living for five years in the Pacific Northwest, she now lives on the East Coast with her family.

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In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionWanda Jackson5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great Tool for Writers Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2021 Creative nonfiction can be a confusing concept but the essays in Lee Gutkind’s book provide a variety of examples from working writers you can adapt and mold into your own writing. It will be one of my go-to references from now on. Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionKcorn5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Impossible to put down and short pieces whice can be browsed through at will Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2006 For those unfamiliar with Lee Gutkind, she was instrumental in working on an creating one of my favorite literary publications, Creative Nonfiction. Each issue was devoted to a particular subject, from Family to Intimate Matters or Surviving Crisis. Just last... See more For those unfamiliar with Lee Gutkind, she was instrumental in working on an creating one of my favorite literary publications, Creative Nonfiction. Each issue was devoted to a particular subject, from Family to Intimate Matters or Surviving Crisis.

Just last night, in fact, I read one of the pieces from one of those publications, an essay called "Shunning" which told of the loss of identity faced by a pregnant teen in the 60s, during a time when getting pregnant outside of marriage could cause everyone to turn their backs on a person.

Now I"m thrilled that Gutkind has compiled some of the best examples of Creative Nonfiction. Not only because I''m already a fan of her work but also because I love reading but am short on time. This book is perfect because it allows me to start and finish an entire piece in the book without having to set aside hours to do so. I don''t HAVE to read it in a few days or one or two sittings.

I urge you to experience the joys of Creative Nonfiction, especially as compiled by someone as discerning as Gutkind.

It is great for those who have to read in fits and starts, perhaps while waiting to pick up a kid after school or while waiting in line at the drive-up window at the bank. In short, it is perfect for taking with you while on a trip, on the run or when you have a few minute in your day to sit down, have a cup or coffee (or snack) and let one of the many wonderful writers in this volume take you away from you usual routine.
13 people found this helpful Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionKosha wharry5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Mommy of 6 Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020 Great book using it in my English 1a class. Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionAbigail5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase ... given a copy of this by one of my favorite high school teachers Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018 I was originally given a copy of this by one of my favorite high school teachers, and it came in handy as a textbook for my Creative Nonfiction class in college. I loved the collection so much, I wound up buying this copy for one of my friends. He enjoyed it as well. A... See more I was originally given a copy of this by one of my favorite high school teachers, and it came in handy as a textbook for my Creative Nonfiction class in college. I loved the collection so much, I wound up buying this copy for one of my friends. He enjoyed it as well. A great blend of narrative and various topics and perspectives. Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative Nonfictionstaind420795.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Good Book! Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019 Good Book! Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionWordshiner5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Five Stars Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018 Great advice for anyone writing nonfiction. Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionAmazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase It worked Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018 Bought for school Helpful Report In Fact: The Best of Creative NonfictionCarol Plummer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase in Fact: the Best of Creative Nonfiction Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2008 This volume is a brilliant collection of extremely well written short stories. The subject matter varies with the author and the selected works are engaging. I enjoy creative non-fiction and find this collection is an excellent example of the genre. It also offers... See more This volume is a brilliant collection of extremely well written short stories. The subject matter varies with the author and the selected works are engaging. I enjoy creative non-fiction and find this collection is an excellent example of the genre. It also offers information about the authors and mentions the workshops, colleges and universities they attended. Many of the writers currently teach creative non-fiction writing at university level programs throughout the United States. 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report
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