Not Drowning, Reading

Name: Not Drowning, Reading
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921696800
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By Andrew Relph

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Not Drowning, Reading by Andrew Relph delves into the profound impact reading has on personal identity and emotional landscape. It explores the author's life journey, intertwining reflections on literary works that have significantly influenced his understanding of himself and the world. This book is an eloquent tribute to the transformative power of reading within the context of Arts & Culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a deep passion for literature and want to explore the interplay between life's transformative experiences and the power of reading. The author weaves personal reflection with literary analysis, offering a unique perspective on how books can shape and influence our journey through life.

As a child, Andrew had a reading disability; now he is a psychoanalyst, and professionally adept in the art of conversation. Not Drowning, Reading is a work of literary non-fiction a memoir about the art and the gift of reading.

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As a child, Andrew Relph had a reading disability; now he is a psychoanalyst, and professionally adept in the art of conversation. Not Drowning, Reading is a work of literary non-fiction – a memoir about the art and the gift of reading.

Relph's essays show how one might map a life through reading. From Amis to Bellow, Blake to Herzog, and Shakespeare to Woolf, these essays ask why it is that books are so important to us, and why our relationships with authors and characters can be as vital as any we form in 'real life'.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Not Drowning, Reading by Andrew Relph is praised for its emotional depth and beautifully crafted prose. Reviewers appreciate the book's exploration of reading as a means to experience multiple lifetimes, with the author inviting readers into a compelling dialogue about literature's power. The book is noted for being deeply moving and absorbing, highlighting the profound value of thoughtful engagement with both life and reading.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921696800

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 199g

Pages: 184

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Andrew Relph Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books

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