My mentor
Alec Wilkinson
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My mentor
Published
2002
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pages
179
ISBN-10
0618123016
Description
"At twenty-four, Alec Wilkinson decided that he wanted to write, so his father asked for the help of his closest friend, William Maxwell, widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's great American writers and an editor of fiction for forty years at The New Yorker. My Mentor is the story of a young man's education at the hands of a master and a heartbreaking meditation on the brave, graceful end of Maxwell's long and happy life - he died at ninety-one, in July 2000. Making use of biography, memoir, and essay, and writing in a lapidary but intimate voice, Wilkinson explores the deeply resonant friendship between the old man and the young one. His experience with Maxwell over the course of twenty-five years he takes as the occasion for a profound and moving reflection on writing, wisdom, fatherhood, love, courage, dignity, and the end that awaits us all."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in My mentor?
This edition of My mentor has approximately 179 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read My mentor?
For most readers, My mentor typically takes between 3h 44m and 2h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,750 words
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What is the word count of My mentor?
The estimated word count for My mentor is approximately 44,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of My mentor?
My mentor was written by Alec Wilkinson.
When was My mentor published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.