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Analysis Of Truth And Beauty By Ann Patchett

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In the story of “Truth and beauty: a friendship” Ann Patchett tells the story of her life along with Lucy Grealy’s. She tells the story of their friendship from the beginning to the end. The two women knew of each other, but never formally met. By chance the aspiring writers became roommates and instant best friends. Though they aren’t in love they surely love each other with great passion. The story highlights the struggle of the girls to find in keep love within the two girls lives. Their friendship last from the girls living one room away to being separated by an ocean. Lucy’s story begins with her fight with cancer from a young age. Lucy had one surgery after another throughout her life. Surgeries that would affect her appearance until …show more content…

Lucy has the passion of writing and the desire for fame. Ann has the love of writing and the longing to be a successful writer. Throughout the story Lucy’s battle with her identity as a writer, and her daily health struggles. After all the hard work and dedication Lucy gains fame from her books and poems. Ann also obtains fame from some of her novels as well. They have different experiences together and apart. Ann shares her life with and without Lucy. With Lucy she shares the endless writing sessions and surgeries. Without Lucy she gets married, divorced, and goes through endless teaching jobs. Though they don’t spend every moment together they send each other endless letters. Letters that keep each other up to date with the lives of one another. The letters are strategically placed throughout the novel that coincides with the different topics of each passage. Ann also reflects on the conflicts of the world around her. Through Lucy’s abundant collection of surgeries Ann stays by her side and helps her stay as positive as she can. Ann goes on with her life that is full of lifelong friends and love interest. Ann becomes a successful writer that has the life of any other novelist. Lucy, even with a successful career, still struggles with her appearance and

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