A compelling reflection on wisdom, friendship, and the craft of writing, My Mentor is also the touching story of a young man's education at the han...
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Aug 22, 2011
David
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This was an affecting record of Wilkinson's relationship with the wonderful William Maxwell, but seemed to meander a bit. Also didn't deliver on what I took to be its promise to get inside of their very close editorial relationship: I wanted to hear a great deal more about how, precisely, Maxwell helped his writing.
Feb 07, 2012
Laura
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This is a remarkable book about writing and writers, which is not an easy thing to write about well. I love William Maxwell and this portrait of him gave me new insights into the man and his work and his capacity for friendship.
Nov 04, 2007
Kurt
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Like Tuesdays with Morrie, except not as good. The enjoyable parts are buried in there. Too much father-hating.
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