Literary Life: A Second Memoir

Literary Life: A Second Memoir

Author	Larry McMurtry
Language	English
Genre	Memoir
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Publication date	2009
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardcover and paperback)
Pages	192
ISBN	978-1439159934
Preceded by	Books: A Memoir
Followed by	Hollywood: A Third Memoir

Literary Life: A Second Memoir is a 2009 memoir by Larry McMurtry which focuses on his experiences as a writer and reader. ^[1]

Reception

Kirkus Reviews wrote, "Strictly for fans who won’t mind this often-terrific storyteller not coming to a satisfactory conclusion, but rather ceasing, in exhaustion, from his prolific labors. " ^[2]

Times Record News called it "a fascinating opportunity to learn more about the man and his work." ^[3]

References

1. "McMurtry's 'Literary Life': Not Simple, But Practical". NPR. December 23, 2009.
2. Review of book at Kirkus
3. "Diary of Texas Man of Letters". Times Record News. 31 January 2010. p. 30.