The First Time I Thought I Was Dying

Name: The First Time I Thought I Was Dying
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702263286
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By Sarah Walker

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The First Time I Thought I Was Dying by Sarah Walker explores the complex relationship between body and mind, navigating through experiences of anxiety and health. The author delves into her personal journey, reflecting on how our perceptions of health influence identity and self-understanding. Through philosophical and psychological insights, the book offers a thought-provoking look into overcoming fear and finding resilience in vulnerability.
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If you appreciate a blend of philosophical exploration and psychological insight, this work may captivate you. It delves into the deeply human experiences of anxiety, perception, and self-discovery. The richly descriptive narratives provide an intimate look into the ways our minds interpret and respond to life’s fears and uncertainties.

The First Time I Thought I Was Dying

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A dazzling collection of essays that unpacks our unruly bodies and minds and questions why we are taught to fear and punish them, from an exciting and award-winning new author.

We live in a world that expects us to be constantly in control of ourselves. Our bodies and minds, though, have other ideas.

In this striking debut, artist and writer Sarah Walker wrestles with the awkward spaces where anatomy meets society: body image and Photoshop, phobias and religion, sex scenes and onstage violence, death and grief. Her luminous writing is at once specific and universal as she mines the limits of anxiety, intimacy and control.

Sharp-witted and poignant, this collection of essays explores our unruly bodies and asks how we might learn to embrace our own chaos.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702263286

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 314g

Pages: 240

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Sarah Walker

About the Author

Sarah Walker is a writer, artist and photographer. She makes work about anxiety, control and intimacy in text, video and immersive installation across Australia and internationally. She is a Walkley-nominated essayist and critic, and co-hosted the podcast Contact Mic. She is also one of Australia's most experienced arts photographers. She lives on Wadawurrung country in Geelong, Australia, where she surfs (badly) and gardens (also badly).