A former colleague of mine teaches Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand. After trying several times, I've never finished either it nor Seabiscuit. Hillenbrand's stories are elegant, but for some reason, I can never focus on them as I should. I recognize the compelling nature of the story told and the masterful writing behind the story but I personally always feel distracted by other things.
Hillenbrand's process, given her long illness and general houseboundness, is detailed in this New York Times piece. I was particularly interested in her process and I can see interesting bits, particularly the rhythm of language.
Worth considering if you teach the book.
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