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Nina Sankovitch Tolstoy and the Purple Chair (Paperback)
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country/Region of Manufacture
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- ISBN-10
- 0061999857
- EAN
- 9780061999857
- ISBN
- 9780061999857
- Publication Name
- Tolstoy and the Purple Chair
- Title
- Tolstoy and the Purple Chair
- Subtitle
- My Year of Magical Reading
- Release Date
- 07/10/2012
- Release Year
- 2012
- Book Title
- Tolstoy and the Purple Chair : My Year of Magical Reading
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism
- Topic
- Women, Personal Memoirs, Literary, Books & Reading
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Item Weight
- 7.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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"Nina Sankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that reminds us of the most primal function of literature--to heal, to nurture and to connectus to our truest selves." --Thrity Umrigar, author of The Space Between Us Catalyzed by the loss of her sister, a mother of four spends one year savoring a great book every day, from Thomas Pynchon to Nora Ephron and beyond. In the tradition of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project and Joan Dideon's A Year of Magical Thinking , Nina Sankovitch's soul-baring and literary-minded memoir is a chronicle of loss, hope, and redemption. Nina ultimately turns to reading as therapy and through her journey illuminates the power of books to help us reclaim our lives.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061999857
ISBN-13
9780061999857
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111097758
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tolstoy and the Purple Chair : My Year of Magical Reading
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Women, Personal Memoirs, Literary, Books & Reading
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Item Weight
7.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Z1003.2.S26 2011
Reviews
“[Tolstoy and the Purple Chair] digs deep into that near-mystical connection between a reader and an author—that startling feeling that you are channeling someone you have never met...A gripping and inspiring book.â€�, “The beauty of her project lies in seeing how books intertwine with daily life, how very much they affect our moods, interactions, and, especially important for Sankovitch, how we recover and process our memories….She makes reading seem accessible, relaxing, inspiring, fun.â€�, “What Sankovitch has accomplished in her first book is not only to celebrate the transformational, even healing, powers of reading, but to give the reader a feeling of reading those books as well, through the eyes of an astute reader.â€�, Nina Sankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that reminds us of the most primal function of literature--to heal, to nurture and to connect us to our truest selves., “In Tolstoy and the Purple Chair, her affectionate and inspiring paean to the power of books and reading, Sankovitch gracefully acknowledges that her year of reading was an escape into the healing sanctuary of books, where she learned how to move beyond recuperation to living.â€�, What is best in Tolstoy and the Purple Chair , however, is not the author's literary criticism, but the way in which she blends her accounts of her reading with the story of her family and with broader human concerns., “Sankovitch’s account works well because she uses her reading list to jump off into topics that are tangential, yet intriguing and often important.â€�, What Sankovitch has accomplished in her first book is not only to celebrate the transformational, even healing, powers of reading, but to give the reader a feeling of reading those books as well, through the eyes of an astute reader., Her deeply moving memoir artfully intertwines her immigrant family's history with the universal themes of hope, resilience, and memory. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair celebrates not only the healing power of literature but its ability to connect us to the best of ourselves - and each other., “Tolstoy and the Purple Chair masterfully weaves beloved and sometimes surprising books into central events in the writer’s life. There is much to learn from this moving book. Sankovitch writes with intelligence and honesty, leading us to respond in a similar manner.â€�, Tolstoy and the Purple Chair will transport you to a time before texts and tweets. Through the stories of her own family, Nina Sankovitch shows how books have the power to refresh, renew, and even heal us. I loved this memoir., Her deeply moving memoir artfully intertwines her immigrant family's history with the universal themes of hope, resilience, and memory. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair celebrates not only the healing power of literature but its ability to connect us to the best of ourselves — and each other., An original and touching…account of one woman's lifelong affinity for books and her attempt to channel that affinity to deal with her grief after her sister dies. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is an understated but moving story about the effects of a 'year of magical reading.', [Tolstoy and the Purple Chair] digs deep into that near-mystical connection between a reader and an author-that startling feeling that you are channeling someone you have never met...A gripping and inspiring book., An original and touching...account of one woman's lifelong affinity for books and her attempt to channel that affinity to deal with her grief after her sister dies. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is an understated but moving story about the effects of a 'year of magical reading.', A beautifully fluid, reflective, and astute memoir that gracefully combines affecting family history with expert testimony about how books open our minds to 'the complexity and entirety of the human experience.' Sankovitch's reading list in all its dazzling variety is top-notch., The beauty of her project lies in seeing how books intertwine with daily life, how very much they affect our moods, interactions, and, especially important for Sankovitch, how we recover and process our memories….She makes reading seem accessible, relaxing, inspiring, fun., The beauty of her project lies in seeing how books intertwine with daily life, how very much they affect our moods, interactions, and, especially important for Sankovitch, how we recover and process our memories....She makes reading seem accessible, relaxing, inspiring, fun., “Anyone who has ever sought refuge in literature will identify with Tolstoy and the Purple Chair.â€�, She is adept at stitching together musings about the books she is reading with memory and narrative from her own life., 'Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is a must-read for anyone who adores books. It is also a primer on the healing power of taking time off to grieve by immersing oneself in a revered activity.' (The Book Bully), Tolstoy and the Purple Chair masterfully weaves beloved and sometimes surprising books into central events in the writer's life. There is much to learn from this moving book. Sankovitch writes with intelligence and honesty, leading us to respond in a similar manner., Sankovitch's account works well because she uses her reading list to jump off into topics that are tangential, yet intriguing and often important., Nina Sankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that reminds us of the most primal function of literature-to heal, to nurture and to connect us to our truest selves., Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is a must-read for anyone who adores books. It is also a primer on the healing power of taking time off to grieve by immersing oneself in a revered activity., “A beautifully fluid, reflective, and astute memoir that gracefully combines affecting family history with expert testimony about how books open our minds to ‘the complexity and entirety of the human experience.’ Sankovitch’s reading list in all its dazzling variety is top-notch.â€�, [An] entertaining bibliophile's dream...Sankovitch's memoir speaks to the power that books can have over our daily lives. Sankovitch champions the act of reading not as an indulgence but as a necessity, and will make the perfect gift from one bookworm to another., “Nina Sankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that reminds us of the most primal function of literature—to heal, to nurture and to connect us to our truest selves.â€�, [Tolstoy and the Purple Chair] digs deep into that near-mystical connection between a reader and an author--that startling feeling that you are channeling someone you have never met...A gripping and inspiring book., In Tolstoy and the Purple Chair, her affectionate and inspiring paean to the power of books and reading, Sankovitch gracefully acknowledges that her year of reading was an escape into the healing sanctuary of books, where she learned how to move beyond recuperation to living., Her deeply moving memoir artfully intertwines her immigrant family's history with the universal themes of hope, resilience, and memory. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair celebrates not only the healing power of literature but its ability to connect us to the best of ourselves -- and each other., Nina Sankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that reminds us of the most primal function of literature—to heal, to nurture and to connect us to our truest selves., “Tolstoy and the Purple Chair will transport you to a time before texts and tweets. Through the stories of her own family, Nina Sankovitch shows how books have the power to refresh, renew, and even heal us. I loved this memoir.â€�, “Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is a must-read for anyone who adores books. It is also a primer on the healing power of taking time off to grieve by immersing oneself in a revered activity.â€�, “[An] entertaining bibliophile’s dream…Sankovitch’s memoir speaks to the power that books can have over our daily lives. Sankovitch champions the act of reading not as an indulgence but as a necessity, and will make the perfect gift from one bookworm to another.â€�, [An] entertaining bibliophile's dream…Sankovitch's memoir speaks to the power that books can have over our daily lives. Sankovitch champions the act of reading not as an indulgence but as a necessity, and will make the perfect gift from one bookworm to another., “Her deeply moving memoir artfully intertwines her immigrant family’s history with the universal themes of hope, resilience, and memory. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair celebrates not only the healing power of literature but its ability to connect us to the best of ourselves — and each other.â€�, “Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is original, uplifting and very moving: a unique celebration of life, love and literature.â€�, “Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is an absolutely lovely account of the healing power of literature.â€�, Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is original, uplifting and very moving: a unique celebration of life, love and literature.
Copyright Date
2011
Lccn
2010-052855
Dewey Decimal
028/.8
Dewey Edition
22
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