When I had asked Autumn about her top three favourite books, she mentioned that one of them was Ann Patchett's Truth and Beauty. I saw that it was available on Hoopla, and read by the author to boot! Wanting to know a little of what to expect I found that it is a memoir of the author's friendship with fellow writer, Lucy Grealy. Who dat? I thought to myself and then clicked some more links to find that Lucy Grealy wrote Autobiography of a Face. I had heard of the book but never read it. Low and behold, that was also available in audio form on Hoopla. I checked that one out first, so as to have a working knowledge of the subject of Truth & Beauty before giving it a listen. I really loved Lucy Grealy's book and wish that I had read it in high school. I so completely connected with her and how she felt about her looks and people's reaction to her. Today I finished Ann Patchett's book and love her for her devotion, support and genuine adoration of her dear, dear friend, Lucy. I normally loathe people recommending books to me, but I'm so grateful to Autumn for bringing these two marvelous reads to my hot little ears.
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