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High Tide in Tucson

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High Tide in Tucson by Barbara Kingsolver is a collection of essays that explore themes of family, nature, and culture. Drawing from her life experiences, Kingsolver weaves stories that reflect on the intersection between inner growth and the wider world around us. With insightful observations and a touch of humour, the book offers a thoughtful look at how our environments shape our identities and choices.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate insightful and vivid essays that explore the intersections of nature, family, and human experience. This collection may appeal to you if you find joy in lyrical prose that delves into cultural insights, personal reflections, and the beauty of everyday life.

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High Tide in Tucson

An engaging and immensely readable collection, exploring her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world.

In High Tide in Tucson, Barbara Kingsolver explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world with the eyes of a scientist and the vision of a poet.

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With the eyes of a scientist and the vision of a poet, Barbara Kingsolver explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world.

Defiant, funny and courageously honest, High Tide in Tucson is an engaging and immensely readable collection from one of the most original voices in contemporary literature.

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Barbara Kingsolver's High Tide in Tucson is praised for its lyrical and insightful essays. Reviewers commend its poetic language and depth of observation, noting Kingsolver's unique ability to blend personal reflections with a keen understanding of the natural world. The collection is described as delightful, thought-provoking, and filled with discoveries, making it a satisfying read for those interested in cultural and personal observations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571179503

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Barbara Kingsolver's thirteen books of fiction, poetry and non-fiction include the novels The Bean Trees and the international bestseller The Poisonwood Bible which, amongst other accolades, won the 2005 Penguin/Orange Reading Group Book of the Year award. Her most recent novel The Lacuna, won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2010.

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