Peripheral Visions

by Phyllis Theroux

An unusual series of charming, poignant, and perceptive vignettes captures the quiet drama and extraordinary qualities of ordinary people and places

155 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1981

About the author

Phyllis Theroux is an essayist, columnist, teacher and author. Born in San Francisco, California, she is the critically acclaimed author of numerous books, including "California and Other States of Grace", "Peripheral Visions", "Nightlights: Bedtime Stories for Parents in the Dark", "The Book of Eulogies", "Serefina Under the Circumstances" and "Giovanni’s Light". "The Journal Keeper: A Memoir" was published by Grove Atlantic in March 2010. She is currently conducting journal-keeping seminars during her cross-country book tour for "The Journal Keeper." She lives with her husband, Ragan Phillips in Ashland, Virginia.

Reviews

[Machel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phyllis Theroux is my favorite non-fiction writer. The Journal Keeper is a must.
This is a book of essays. So I have been reading it off and on this year.♡