These Precious Days by Ann Patchett is a beautifully reflective collection of essays and memoirs exploring family, friendship, marriage, success, failure, loss, and the unexpected turns of life. From the internationally bestselling and Women’s Prize-winning author of The Dutch House, Patchett brings her trademark warmth, intelligence, humor, and emotional honesty to these deeply personal essays.

As a writer, Patchett understands that every story has an ending. Life, however, rarely follows a predictable narrative. In These Precious Days, she reflects on the moments and relationships that have shaped her, revealing how unexpected experiences can change the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.

The collection moves between intimate personal memories and fascinating observations of the wider world. Patchett writes about the three men she considered her fathers, an unexpected friendship with Tom Hanks, questions surrounding motherhood, museums, art, literature, and the ordinary moments that become precious with time.