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What We Keep : 150 People Share the One Object that Brings Them Joy, Magic, and Meaning

by Bill Shapiro
$17.43
What We Keep : 150 People Share the One Object that Brings Them Joy, Magic, and Meaning - Thryft
What We Keep : 150 People Share the One Object that Brings Them Joy, Magic, and Meaning - Thryft

Meaningful objects shared by 150 personalities.

What We Keep offers a unique insight into the objects that possess deep meanings and their corresponding stories. It is perfect for anyone looking to learn about the storytelling ability of physical items and the memories they bear. Its appeal lies in its ability to make readers question what they truly hold dear, both materially and in life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

What We Keep : 150 People Share the One Object that Brings Them Joy, Magic, and Meaning

by Bill Shapiro
$17.43
ISBN: 9780762462544
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $34.05
Authors: Bill Shapiro
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Date of Publication: 2018-09-25
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Art, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Memoir, Photography, Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 486 readers)

Description

Everyone has that one object that holds deep meaning -- some relic that speaks to their past, that carries a remarkable story. What We Keep is a collection of interviews with people about the single object in their life that has the most emotional significance , those objects we often don't talk about but that make us who we are.Why, for instance, does author Cheryl Strayed keep a particular pincushion in her bedroom? And how did a notebook sketch change the life of comedian Hasan Minhaj ?The objects and stories revealed in this collection belong to people from all walks of life -- from business leaders like Mark Cuban and Melinda Gates to celebrated authors like Ta-Nehisi Coates and James Patterson , from astronauts to autoworkers , from former counterfeiters to cloistered nuns . Each story appears in the form of an "as told to" along with a photo of the object, allowing readers to see the nicks and scuffs on a locket, a playing card, a pocket knife -- and providing an intriguing glimpse into the small, emotional moments that make 150 fascinating people tick.At a time when the dueling trends of decluttering and over-consumption seem to offer no middle ground, What We Keep provides a fresh perspective on both, and leads us to consider our own objects in a new light -- not only what we truly value but why.
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Meaningful objects shared by 150 personalities.

What We Keep offers a unique insight into the objects that possess deep meanings and their corresponding stories. It is perfect for anyone looking to learn about the storytelling ability of physical items and the memories they bear. Its appeal lies in its ability to make readers question what they truly hold dear, both materially and in life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.