Bright Precious Thing: A Memoir

Bright Precious Thing: A Memoir

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Presenting a poignant memoir by the acclaimed author of Let’s Take the Long Way Home, which delves into the transformative impact of the women’s movement on her life, spanning from the 1960s to the #MeToo era. With unabashed honesty, Gail Caldwell recounts her journey from a Texas upbringing to her recklessness as a young adventurer and ultimately her embrace of feminism, mirroring the profound societal changes of the time. Her travels took her across California, Mexico, and treacherous roads, all while battling personal demons. Bright Precious Thing is a captivating narrative chronicling the extraordinary odyssey of a woman, not only in search of adventure but also in the pursuit of personal growth as a writer and an individual, as she grapples with the intrinsic value of life itself. Set against the backdrop of the present day, including the author’s connection with a young girl in her neighborhood, Bright Precious Thing unfolds with the same grace and gravitas as Caldwell’s beloved Let’s Take the Long Way Home, lauded as "a beautiful gift to readers" by The Washington Post. With an undercurrent of resolute determination, Bright Precious Thing is an exploration of the discovery, preservation, and safeguarding of our most cherished treasures.

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