An outstanding collection of revelation, reflection and memory from eleven international bestselling authors by Justine Picardie, in which eleven internationally recognised authors have written about the subjects closest to their hearts: from childhood secrets and tales of first love to the story of a father's suicide. With pieces by Andrea Ashworth, Rachel Cusk, Sophie Dahl, Sabine Durrant, Will Fiennes, Esther Freud, Zoe Heller, Nick Hornby, Julie Myerson, Jon Ronson and Alice Sebold, this volume contains all the emotional range and quirky individuality for which such writers are acclaimed. It is the perfect gift collection for any admirer of literary shorts as well as a sure fire backlist title of quality literature.