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

Books for Living

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.

Why is it that we read? Is it to pass time? To learn something new? To escape from reality? For Will Schwalbe, reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, to become a better person, and to find the answers to the big (and small) questions about how to live his life. In this delightful celebration of reading, Schwalbe invites us along on his quest for books that speak to the specific challenges of living in our modern world, with all its noise and distractions. In each chapter, he discusses a particular bookâ€”what brought him to it (or vice versa), the people in his life he associates with it, and how it became a part of his understanding of himself in the world. Â These books span centuries and genres (from classic works of adult and childrenâ€™s literature to contemporary thrillers and even cookbooks), and each one relates to the questions and concerns we all share. Throughout, Schwalbe focuses on the way certain books can help us honor those weâ€™ve loved and lost, and also figure out how to live each day more fully. Rich with stories and recommendations, Books for Living is a treasure for everyone who loves books and loves to hear the answer to the question: â€œWhat are you reading?â€
Country USA
Brand Knopf
Manufacturer Knopf
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2016-12-27
UnitCount 1
Format Deckle Edge
EANs 9780385353540

Country	USA
Brand	Knopf
Manufacturer	Knopf
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2016-12-27
UnitCount	1
Format	Deckle Edge
EANs	9780385353540

Books for Living

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