Writing Places: The Life Journey of a Writer and Teacher

"William Zinsser turns his zest, warmth and curiosity-his sharp but forgiving eye-on his own story. The result is lively, funny and moving, especially for anyone who cares about art and the business of writing well."

In Writing Places, William Zinsser-the author of On Writing Well, the bestseller that has inspired two generations of writers, journalists, and students-recalls the many colorful and instructive places where he has worked and taught. Gay Talese, author of A...