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I decided to read a book by anna quindlen after hearing her speak last fall. Her semiautobiographical novel one true thing 1994 served as the basis for the. Review about the book excerpt discussion questions reading guide pdf. This powerful new novel by the bestselling author of black and blue, one true thing, object lessons, and a short guide to a happy life begins when a teenage couple drives up, late at night, headlights out, to blessings, the estate owned by lydia blessing. Anna quindlen left journalism in 1995 to become a fulltime novelist. Blessings, the bestselling novel by the author of black and blue, one true thing, object lessons, and a short guide to a. Anna marie quindlen born july 8, 1952 is an american author, journalist, and opinion.