These precious days by Ann Patchett

Starting with the gorgeous painting on the cover, this book has been a balm, a comfort to read and reflect on in light of all that has happened, personally, and collectively. These Precious Days is a collection of essays on many topics -family, friends, growing up, knitting (I cried in this one), the power of (children’s) books, writing, marriage, the impact people can have on each other. Collectively they are a celebration of life, brimming with an energy that is open-hearted and kind; a kind of thankfulness for the way all things, the good and the hard, can be a gift.