A Writer's Commonplace Book

In effect the personal notebook of a distinguished and highly individualisticovelist and writer, this is an eclectic collection of more than a thousandhort quotations that have struck a chord with the author in the course ofer life and work. Drawing on the works of writers and commentators from manyras, this beautifully designed book displays not only its author's wideeading, but also great sensibility, profound good sense and fine, ifnderstated, wit. A writer's book, perhaps, but one for anyone who wishes toive a fulfilling life.

Rosemary Friedman is the author of some 20 novels and non-fiction works, including Practice Makes Perfect and Love on My List. She has kept a personal commonplace book for many years.