by Tracy Kidder
First published 1999
Tracy Kidder's "House" takes readers inside the day-to-day construction of a family's first home. From the first nail to the final coat of paint, Kidder guides us through the triumphs and tensions, the challenges and compromises, that shape this grand adventure. As the walls go up and the dream takes shape, we see how this house becomes a canvas for the hopes, fears, and complexities of its owners' lives.
Genres: family-life, 20th-century, sociology, non-fiction, 21st-century, architecture
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, slice-of-life
352 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books