This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into Ann Patchett's life, from her childhood to her current experiences.

It includes stories about her two marriages, her relationships with family and friends, her career as a writer, and other personal anecdotes.

The essays touch on topics such as her disastrous first marriage, her happy marriage to Karl, her experiences trying out for the LAPD, and her love for her dog Rose.

Patchett's writing is described as simple yet elegant, and the essays are praised for their honesty, humor, and insight into her life and writing process.