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A Broom of One's Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning, and Life (P.S.)

by Nancy Peacock

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For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer—under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"—was more than a shock. It was an inspiration.

In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peacock's book provides valuable insights and advice on motivation, craft, and criticism while offering hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans.

Synopsis:

Peacock explores what it means to be a writer, and provides advice on subjects such as inspiration, craft, and criticism, and offers hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans. With its warmth and wit, "A Broom of One's Own" is an encouragement to all artists--however they make a living.

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About the Author

Nancy Peacock is the author of two novels, Life Without Water and Home Across the Road. She has worked as a housecleaner, bartender, carpenter, locksmith, costumer, baker, waitress, assistant drum maker, and newspaper deliverer. Now a writing teacher, she lives with her husband in Chatham County, North Carolina.

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salliforth, June 9, 2010 (view all comments by salliforth)
An enjoyable short read - sort of a 'writer's beach book.' The author talks about life and writing using the device of her housecleaning clients (an interesting lot!).

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780061357879

Author:

Peacock, Nancy

Publisher:

Harper Perennial

Author:

by Nancy Peacock

Subject:

Literary

Subject:

Authorship

Subject:

Composition & Creative Writing - General

Subject:

Composition & Creative Writing

Subject:

House cleaning

Subject:

Reference/Writing

Copyright:

2008

Edition Description:

Trade PB

Series:

P.S.

Publication Date:

20080331

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

208

Dimensions:

7.98x5.28x.53 in. .35 lbs.

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Product details 208 pages Harper Perennial - 2008-06-15 English 9780061357879 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, Peacock explores what it means to be a writer, and provides advice on subjects such as inspiration, craft, and criticism, and offers hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans. With its warmth and wit, "A Broom of One's Own" is an encouragement to all artists--however they make a living.