Tolstoy and the Purple Chair

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My Year of Magical Reading

By Nina Sankovitch

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Tolstoy and the Purple Chair by Nina Sankovitch is a heartfelt memoir where the author embarks on a personal journey of healing after the loss of her sister. Over the course of a year, Sankovitch dedicates herself to reading one book a day, finding solace, wisdom, and transformation through the stories and the act of reading itself. Her journey explores themes of grief, joy, and the therapeutic power of literature.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt memoirs exploring healing and self-discovery through literature. Dive into the emotional journey of a woman who finds solace and understanding in reading, compellingly weaving personal reflection with the power of stories. It's perfect for anyone curious about the transformative nature of books in coping with grief and embracing life.

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.

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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 connect us 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 Didion'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.

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Nina Sankovitch’s memoir is celebrated for its exploration of how books profoundly shape our lives, moods, and memories. Critics praise it as a moving narrative that eloquently combines a personal family history with the universal themes of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of literature. Described as both entertaining and deeply touching, the book serves as an inspiring testimony to how reading provides solace and connection to our true selves.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780061999857

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperPerennial

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Nina Sankovitch Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Nina Sankovitch launched ReadAllDay.org in 2008, and at the end of her year of reading, she was profiled in the New York Times. She continues to review books on ReadAllDay.org and for the Huffington Post. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and four sons.