Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading - Softcover

Sankovitch, Nina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061999857 ISBN 13: 9780061999857

Publisher: HarpPeren, 2012

Synopsis

Tolstoy and the Purple Chair In an era when we are constantly bombarded by technology and instant gratification is the norm, this work is a reminder of the wisdom to be found in books and proof of the all-encompassing power and delight of reading. Full description

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Review:

"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." --Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, author of One Amazing Thing

From the Back Cover:

Caught up in grief after the death of her sister, Nina Sankovitch decided to stop running and start reading. For once in her life she would put all other obligations on hold and devote herself to reading a book a day: one year of magical reading in which she found joy, healing, and wisdom.

With grace and deep insight, Sankovitch weaves together poignant family memories with the unforgettable lives of the characters she reads about. She finds a lesson in each book, ultimately realizing the ability of a good story to console, inspire, and open our lives to new places and experiences. A moving story of recovery, Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is also a resonant reminder of the all-encompassing power and delight of reading.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarpPeren
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0061999857
• ISBN 13: 9780061999857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256