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Dec 24, 2008
Dona rated it: 5 of 5 stars
It's a great one. I havent read all. but ive come to the last one..Upside Down and Backward written by William T. Vollmann. I also like On being breathless. The two remind me of death. Which is i rarely do.
You should read it!
Sep 17, 2011
Diane rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I really enjoy these collections of essays.

A wide variety of topics keeps things interesting, and they're short enough to read one (or a few!) in a sitting.
Jan 24, 2012
Barbara rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Great collection; I liked every essay in this book.
Aug 27, 2008
Steph rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The best American Essays series is a great literary alternative to the Uncle John's Bathroom readers series. Best essays that were published in high brow mags throughout the year. What an inspiring way to start the day.
Dec 16, 2009
Jenn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
There are two things that changed my mind about creative nonfiction. The first was having Jeremy Huggins for a teacher. the second was reading "Bone Garden of Desire" by Charles Bowden out of this anthology. Amazing.
Dec 17, 2009
Acacia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The best piece of writing I've ever read, EVER--Charles Bowden's "The Bone Garden of Desire"--is contained in this collection of essays.
May 26, 2007
Alexis rated it: 4 of 5 stars
All of the books in these series are excellent, so assigning stars to them seems so pointless.
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