Books for Living: Some Thoughts on Reading, Reflecting, and Embracing Life Contributor(s): Schwalbe, Will (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804172757 ISBN-13: 9780804172752 Publisher: Vintage OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2017297080 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.60 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From the author of the beloved New York Times best-selling The End of Your Life Book Club, an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity. For Will Schwalbe, reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, and to find the answers to life's questions big and small. In each chapter, he discusses a particular book and how it relates to concerns we all share. These books span centuries and genres--from Stuart Little to The Girl on the Train, from David Copperfield to Wonder, from Giovanni's Room to Rebecca, and from 1984 to Gifts from the Sea. Throughout, Schwalbe tells stories from his life and focuses on the way certain books can help us honor those we've loved and lost, and also figure out how to live each day more fully. |