English language
Published Nov. 5, 2018 by Hodder & Stoughton.
From the author of the international bestseller The End of Your Life Book Club , an inspiring and magical exploration of the enduring power of books - a must for all passionate book lovers, exploring books as diverse as The Girl on the Train , The Little Prince and David Copperfield . 'I've always believed that everything you need to know can be found in a book.' Will Schwalbe Why is it that we read? Is it to pass time? To learn something new? To escape into another 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 …
From the author of the international bestseller The End of Your Life Book Club , an inspiring and magical exploration of the enduring power of books - a must for all passionate book lovers, exploring books as diverse as The Girl on the Train , The Little Prince and David Copperfield . 'I've always believed that everything you need to know can be found in a book.' Will Schwalbe Why is it that we read? Is it to pass time? To learn something new? To escape into another 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. 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: "What are you reading?"
Formāts man patika- kā konkrētu granātu ieteikumi, saturs: drusku pamācošs. Vai arī tikai man tā likās? Bioegrafiski stāsti, kas vijas ar pārdomām par dzīvi vispār. Tomēr tikai retais stāsts man radīja vēlmi atrast konkrēto grāmatu (varbūt arī tāpēc, ka iepriekšējie ieteikumi palikuši puslasiti, mums gaume ļoti atšķiras).
I struggled with the first few chapters of this book, as shows in the start and finish dates. But once I picked it back up a couple of weeks ago, it seemed a very different animal, or I was more open and receptive to its message. From that point on, I sped through it, devouring it and revelling in Will Schwalbe’s turn of phrase. It’s given me a long list of other books that I probably wouldn’t have heard of otherwise or might have avoided. And I think that it exactly the reaction he wants.
Beautiful, life-affirming. If you love to read its a slam dunk. If you wish you had more time or desire to read, it will save your life.
Favorite book of the year so far! I simply love how this man writes about books-friendly and approachable, not elitist at all. I love it!
