LibraryThing Early Reviewers: Swallowing the Sea, by Lee Upton

Swallowing the Sea: On Writing & Ambition, Boredom Purity & Secrecy,  
by Lee Upton 

Lee Upton's essays explore the sequence of emotions that torment every writer. It is more a book of writers' therapy by way of intelligent reflection than a book of advice for writers, which I found rather refreshing. Don't most of us prefer commiseration over being preached at? Upton's tone throughout is humorous and sympathetic and commonsensical. Swallowing the Sea is also full of fun literary references, so you always feel you are in good company. 
              
I gave it 5 stars.

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