Tracy Daugherty Livres

The stories explore the tension between humor and melancholy as characters navigate their indecision and the weight of their choices. Set in a world where the future is uncertain, each narrative reveals the complex interplay between the potential for new beginnings and the indeterminate costs that accompany them. Through spare yet impactful storytelling, the book delves into the human experience of grappling with the consequences of decisions in an unpredictable landscape.

A biography of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and screenwriter Larry McMurtry. číst celé

Daugherty illuminates his most vital subject yet in this first biography of Joseph Heller. His life was filled with romantic indiscretions, but he was perhaps more famous for his friendships--he counted Mel Brooks, Zero Mostel, Carl Reiner, Kurt Vonnegut, Norman Mailer, Mario Puzo, Dustin Hoffman, Woody Allen, and many others among his confidantes.

In The Last Love Song, Tracy Daugherty, the critically acclaimed author of Hiding Man (a New Yorker and New York Times Notable book) and Just One Catch, delves deep into the life of distinguished American author and journalist Joan Didion in this, the first printed biography published about her life.

Tracy Daugherty’s historical novel 148 Charles Street explores the fascinating story of Willa Cather’s friendship with Elizabeth Shepley Sergeant. The women shared a passion for writing, for New York, and for the desert Southwest, but their sensibilities could not have been more Cather, the novelist of lyrical landscapes and aesthetic refinement, and Sergeant, the muckraking journalist and literary activist. Their friendship is sorely tested when Cather fictionalizes a war that Sergeant covered as a reporter, calling into question, for both women, the uses of art and journalism, the power of imagination and witness. 148 Charles Street is a testament to the bonds that endure despite disagreements and misunderstandings, and in the relentlessness of a vanishing past.148 Charles Street explores, as only fiction can, the two writers’ interior lives, and contrasts Sergeant’s literary activism with Cather’s more purely aesthetic approach to writing. 

Biography of the American novelist, Joan Didion (1934).

Explore the evolution of astronomy from Dante to Einstein, as seen through the eyes of trailblazing Victorian astronomer Mary Acworth Evershed

Focusing on the life of Billy Lee Brammer, this biography explores the cultural upheavals of mid-century America, highlighting his contributions as the author of the classic political novel The Gay Place. The narrative delves into the intersections of literature and politics, revealing how Brammer's work reflects the societal changes of his time. Through this lens, the book captures the essence of an era marked by significant transformation and the impact of a singular voice within it.

The biography delves into the life of Joseph Heller, the acclaimed author of Catch-22, exploring his experiences, influences, and the complexities of his character. Tracy Daugherty, a bestselling writer, provides an in-depth analysis of Heller's literary contributions and personal struggles, offering insights into the themes that permeate his work. This comprehensive portrayal sheds light on Heller's legacy and the factors that shaped his iconic storytelling.

Amidst the grief of losing his parents, Daugherty explores profound themes of existence, consciousness, and the essence of the soul. His journey delves into the insights offered by music, art, and literature, prompting reflections on life's experiences. With a blend of honesty and grace, the narrative invites readers to engage with these timeless inquiries, making it a poignant exploration of mortality and the human condition.