{"product_id":"my-mistake-9780544334533","title":"My Mistake","description":"A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"At the epicenter of literary New York, Menaker is an irreverent guide to the publishing world's inner workings . . . His own journey, compelled by his self-knowledge and sense of humor, elevates this memoir into more than witty chatter.\" -- \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Impossible to resist.\" -- Jennifer Egan, author of \u003ci\u003eA Visit from the Goon Squad\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In these pages Daniel Menaker brings us a \"ruefully funny insider's tour of the publishing world\" (Vogue.com). Haunted by a self-doubt sharpened by his role in his brother's unexpected death, he offers wry, hilarious observations on publishing, child-rearing, parent-losing, and the writing life. But as time passes, we witness a moving, thoughtful meditation on years well lived, well read, and well spent. Full of mistakes, perhaps. But full of effort, full of accomplishment, full of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Tender, smart and witty, this book is truly unputdownable.\" -- \u003ci\u003eReal Simple \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Energetic and exhilarating . . .  Menaker's] clever, fast-paced prose makes you stop and think and wonder.\" -- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"At once jaunty and erudite . . . The writing simply shines.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariner Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780544334533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.60w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/11\/2015 pg. 24\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Daniel Menaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39580048097461,"sku":"9780544334533","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6fe9150d-1cf5-401a-8431-fccc07030ce5.jpg?v=1617084145","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/my-mistake-9780544334533","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}