Unfinished Business

In Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Re-Reader, celebrated writer Vivian Gornick reflects on the profound impact of literature throughout her life. Through nine insightful essays that blend literary criticism, memoir, and biography, she explores the significance of reading and re-reading, examining works by authors like D. H. Lawrence, Colette, and Marguerite Duras. As she engages with these texts, Gornick reveals how they resonate with her evolving understanding of identity, memory, and the human experience, all while showcasing her characteristic passion and wit.