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Paul Wilson, Václav Havel
Open Letters - Selected Prose 1965-1990
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Vaclav Havel's "Open Letters" offers you a profound look into the mind of a writer who became a national leader. His essays and speeches, penned during tumultuous times, carry a weight that's both historical and human. As you turn the pages, you get to witness the evolution of his thought and the sincerity of his convictions, which is particularly compelling for those intrigued by the intersection of art, philosophy, and political action.
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Tim Allen
Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man
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This book is a good read for fans of Tim Allen's comedy and those who enjoy humorous memoirs. It offers unique insights on life and love, and is sure to make readers laugh with Allen's witty writing style and comedic anecdotes. The line drawings add an extra layer of humor to the overall experience.
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May Sarton
Journal of a Solitude
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In this, her bestselling journal, May Sarton writes with keen observation and emotional courage of both inner and outer worlds: a garden, the seasons, daily life in New Hampshire, books, people, ideas―and throughout everything, her spiritual and artistic journey. "I am here alone for the first time in weeks," May Sarton begins this book, "to take up my 'real' life again at last. That is what is strange―that friends, even passionate love,are not my real life, unless there is time alone in which to explore what is happening or what has happened." In this journal, she says, "I hope to break through into the rough, rocky depths,to the matrix itself. There is violence there and anger never resolved. My need to be alone is balanced against my fear of what will happen when suddenly I enter the huge empty silence if I cannot find support there."In this book, we are closer to the marrow than ever before in May Sarton's writing.
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Beth Lisick
Helping Me Help Myself : One Skeptic, Ten Self-Help Gurus, and a Year on the Brink of the Comfort Zone
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Recommended for those seeking humorous self-improvement through unconventional methods. The book's unique feature is the author's willingness to try and critique various self-help programs with a humorous and relatable tone. Users may review the book as a refreshing take on self-improvement.
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Eric Liu
The Accidental Asian - Notes Of A Native Speaker
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Beyond black and white, native and alien, lies a vast and fertile field of human experience. It is here that Eric Liu, former speechwriter for President Clinton and noted political commentator, invites us to explore.In these compellingly candid essays, Liu reflects on his life as a second-generation Chinese American and reveals the shifting frames of ethnic identity. Finding himself unable to read a Chinese memorial book about his father's life, he looks critically at the cost of his own assimilation. But he casts an equally questioning eye on the effort to sustain vast racial categories like “Asian American.” And as he surveys the rising anxiety about China's influence, Liu illuminates the space that Asians have always occupied in the American imagination. Reminiscent of the work of James Baldwin and its unwavering honesty, The Accidental Asian introduces a powerful and elegant voice into the discussion of what it means to be an American.
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Lucy Sante
The Factory of Facts
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The acclaimed author of Low Life reinvents the memoir in a cunning, lyrical book that is at once a personal history and a meditation on the construction of identity.Born in Belgium but raised in New Jersey, Luc Sante transformed himself from a pious, timid Belgian boy into a loutish American adolescent, who eschewed French while fantasizing about the pop star Françoise Hardy. To show how this transformation came about--and why it remained incomplete--The Factory of Facts combines family anecdote and ancestral legend; detailed forays into Belgian history, language, and religion; and deft synopses of the American character.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Lynne Truss
Making the Cat Laugh
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One woman's journal of single life on the margins. A brilliant collection of Lynne Truss' journalism -- recording the life of a metropolitan refugee from coupledom. The alternative 'Bridget Jones'. For seven long years, starting in 'The Listener' in 1988 and continuing in 'The Times' and 'Woman's Journal', Lynne Truss has been trying to make her cat laugh. It has been an uphill task, which is why she deserves this book, a recognition of outstanding courage in the face of futility. Along the way, 'Margins', 'Single of Life' and 'One Woman's Journal' have collected a band of devoted fans, yet still the cat remains unimpressed. Never have so many jokes about Kitbits been found in such concentration as in 'Making the Cat Laugh'. But under the headings such as 'The Single Woman Considers Going Out but Doesn't Fancy the Hassle' and 'The Single Woman Stays at Home and Goes Quietly Mad', we discover a writer not only obsessed with cats, but prone to over-reacting generally - to news stories, s
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Lex Williford, Bernard Cooper, Michael Martone
Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction : Work from 1970 to the Present
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If you're passionate about first-person narratives that transcend mere storytelling, this anthology is a trove waiting for exploration. Each piece has been handpicked for its power to engage and enlighten, offering a panoramic view of the shifts in creative nonfiction over recent decades. It's like attending a masterclass with some of the most influential voices in contemporary literature—without leaving your favorite reading spot.
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Jon Ronson
Out of the Ordinary : True Tales of Everyday Craziness
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Jon Ronson's "Out of the Ordinary" is a treat if you're intrigued by the quirks that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life. His blend of humor and curiosity takes you on a journey through the bizarre and inexplicable behaviors that make us human, yet often go unnoticed. It's a book that celebrates the strangeness in the mundane, and it will keep you chuckling and reflecting in equal measure as you peer into the odd corners of regular existence.
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Jee Leong Koh
Bite Harder: Open Letters and Close Readings
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For anyone fascinated by the intersection of personal transformation and literary expression, "Bite Harder" is a compelling read. Jee Leong Koh's journey from Singapore to New York, interwoven with thoughtful essays on poetry and freedom of expression, offers a rich insight into a poet's mind and the cultural shifts that shape it. This collection could be especially resonant for readers interested in the nuances of cultural criticism and those who value the power of literature to challenge and transform.
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Karl Pilkington
Happyslapped by a Jellyfish : The Words of Karl Pilkington
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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to be entertained with witty and hilarious commentary on travel. Karl Pilkington's unique and deadpan humor makes even the most mundane aspects of travel amusing. His observations on exotic locations and tourist destinations are refreshingly honest, and his digressions into everyday life back in England are endearing and relatable. Overall, Happyslapped by a Jellyfish is a must-read for armchair adventurers who want to laugh out loud while exploring the world from the comfort of their own home.
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Jonathan Franzen
The Discomfort Zone - A Personal History
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A brilliant personal history from the award-winning author of ‘The Corrections’.Jonathan Franzen arrived late, and last, in a family of boys in Webster Groves, Missouri. ‘The Discomfort Zone’ is his intimate memoir of his growth from a ‘small and fundamentally ridiculous person’ through an adolescence both excruciating and strangely happy, into an adult with embarrassing and unexpected passions. It's also a portrait of a middle class family weathering the turbulence of the 1970s, and a vivid personal history of the decades in which America has taken an angry turn away from its mid-century ideals.The stories told here draw on elements as varied as the effects of Kafka's fiction on Franzen's protracted quest to lose his virginity, the elaborate pranks that he and his friends orchestrated from the roof of his high school, his self-inflicted travails in selling his mother's house after her death, and the web of connections between his all-consuming marriage, the problem of global warming, and the life lessons to be learned in watching birds.These chapters of a Midwestern youth and a New York adulthood are warmed by the same combination of comic scrutiny and unqualified affection that characterize Franzen's fiction, but here the main character is the author himself. Sparkling, daring, arrestingly honest, Franzen narrates the formation of a unique mind and heart in the crucible of an everyday American family.
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Paul Reiser
Couplehood
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In the tradition of the #1 best-seller SeinLanguage, Bantam Books proudly presents the first book by Paul Reiser, television's sharpest, funniest observer of love, marriage and other mysteries of life. A veteran comic performer, Reiser is best-known as the co-creator and star of the highly-rated NBC comedy, "Mad About You," which "Time" Magazine called "The season's best new sitcom"in its 1992 debut. Every Thursday night more than twenty million viewers watch as Paul Reiser reveals the most intimate and hilarious scenes of a marriage. Now for the first time, Reiser brings his trademark wit to the page in a book that will delight his eagerly-awaiting audience, and anyone else who has ever fallen in love--or tried not to. In Couplehood, a "New York Times" bestseller for more than 40 weeks, Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple -- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-team storytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down to chicken or fish.NBC's hit comedy, "Mad About You," has collected his comic observationsabout life and love in" Couplehood," a New York Times bestseller for morethan 40 weeks.In "Couplehood," Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple-- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-teamstorytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down tochicken or fish.Cited by "Time" magazine as "the season's best new sitcom" in its 1992debut,
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Geoff Dyer
Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It
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If you're in the mood for a book that isn't just your average travelogue, Geoff Dyer's 'Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It' could be the perfect fit. It's like sitting down with a friend who has the most hilarious, occasionally absurd stories from their travels but also offers moments of unexpected depth. Perfect for when you want both laughter and a bit of soul-searching, without ever leaving your couch.
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Amy Tan
The Opposite of Fate
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and moving account of one woman's journey through life. Amy Tan's raw and honest storytelling will captivate you from the very first page. Through her exploration of love, identity, and family, Tan beautifully intertwines the threads of her Chinese heritage with her own experiences as an American. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and inspired by this unforgettable memoir. So whether you're a fan of Amy Tan's novels or simply a lover of powerful memoirs, "The Opposite of Fate" is sure to leave a lasting impression on your heart.
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Caitlin Moran
More Than a Woman
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"More Than a Woman" is a must-read for any woman navigating the complexities of middle-age. Through honest and humorous anecdotes, Moran tackles tough questions about aging parents, teenage daughters, and personal identity. Her manifesto for change is a celebration of all those middle-aged women who keep the world turning.
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Jonathan Franzen
The Discomfort Zone - A Personal History
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Recommended because it offers a heartfelt account of growing up in a Christian family in Missouri. This book is for readers who enjoy candid memoirs that explore the complex nature of one's growth and development. Franzen's writing style immerses readers in his world, making it easy to empathize with his experiences and struggles.
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Erma Bombeck
At Wit's End
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Recommendation for "At Wit's End":
- Trust me, this book is like therapy for exhausted moms. Erma Bombeck's witty observations and relatable anecdotes about the chaos of motherhood will have you doubled over with laughter. From dealing with wet beds to school play dilemmas, Bombeck's humor will make you feel like you're not alone in the craziness of parenting. So grab a cup of coffee, cozy up with this book, and get ready for some much-needed laughs and solidarity.
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Ellen DeGeneres
My Point...And I Do Have One
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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ellen DeGeneres shares her hilarious take on everything from our most baffling human foibles–including how we behave in elevators, airplanes, and restrooms, and why we’re so scared of the boogeyman–to fashion trends, celebrity, and her secret recipe for Ellen’s Real Frenchy French Toast. Most of all, this witty, engaging book offers insights into the mind of one of America’s most beloved comics.…Dear Reader,I was awfully excited when I was asked to write a book. I was however, nervous. I was afraid I didn’t have anything important to say. But when I began writing, I realized that although I don’t know a lot about any one thing, I know a little about a whole bunch of baking a pie; dancing; curing the common cold; running the Iditarod–it’s all in the book. And I realized I notice things that maybe some people don’t notice (or they don’t notice that they don’t notice). That’s all in the book, too.
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