About the book: 2019 / In the collection "This is the story of a happy marriage", mixing personal memories with fiction, American writer Ann Patchett ("Farewell Focus", “Bel Canto”, “Premonition of a Miracle”, “Friends and Foes”) explores the phenomenon of attachment using the example of her own relationships with her husband, family, friends, books, and writing. Fascinating and touching stories about a turbulent childhood, a painful early divorce, trying to get into the Los Angeles Police Academy, the gradual loss of his beloved grandmother, love for his unique dog, opening his own independent bookstore in Nashville and, of course, , about his happy marriage. Comprehensive, deeply personal, endlessly warm essays.