Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Give It All, Give It Now
Annie Dillard · 2009
74/100
👍 Worth It
Dillard's famous passage on creative generosity is as galvanizing as ever, and Sam Fink's hand-calligraphy elevates this into a genuine art object. The accordion format is delightfully unexpected, though the core text is short enough that writers may already know it by heart. A strong gift for the serious writer in your life, weak as a standalone read.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety98
substance78
craft88
originality82
accuracy85
hype65
age-fit80
human-eye80
Penny’s verdict74
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