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Dec 23, 2019 · –Katie Yee, Book Marks Assistant Editor . Ross Gay, The Book of Delights (2019) When Ross Gay began writing what would become The Book of Delights, he envisioned it as a project of daily essays, each focused on a moment or point of delight in his day. This plan quickly disintegrated; on day four, he skipped his self-imposed assignment and ...
- Hilton Als
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- Hilton Als
The author's distinct style of writing, characterized by wit, humor, and profound insight, is evident throughout the book. The essays serve as a reflection of the author's thoughts and observations about life, society, and the world, providing readers with an intimate look into his mind and perspective.
- Most Influential Part
- Most Influential Ideas & Concepts
- Favorite Quotes
There are so many insights I’ve picked up throughout this book. One of them that stands out is this quote: The way I interpret this message is that when each of us find what excites us and follows it, the end result is that we make the world a better place. Imagine if everyone in the world was actually doing what made them happy, sparked joy, or ex...
The difference between being efficient versus being effective.Being efficient is doing things well, regardless if they are important or not. Being effective is doing important things well. Parkinson's Law: A task will swell in (perceived) importance and complexity in relation to the time allotted for its completion. Pareto's Law: 80% of the results...
(Fun fact: I have a version of this last quote tattooed on my arm, though I often forget it's there).
Mar 16, 2016 · The Next American Essay, The Lost Origins of the Essay, and The Making of the American Essay — anthologies, edited by John D’Agata. 55. The Norton Book of Personal Essays — anthology, edited by Joseph Epstein. 56. Notes from No Man’s Land — Eula Biss. 57. Notes of a Native Son — James Baldwin. 58. Not That Kind of Girl — Lena ...
- Rebecca Hussey
Mar 17, 2023 · Some are warnings against living a bad life (and what that means). Others are about life’s meaning and life’s purpose. Some of these books are positive, hopefully, hedonistic. Others are dark and bleak, but with important lessons to teach. All of these are books about life, but very much in their own unique way.
From the author of The Queen of the Night, an essay collection exploring his education as a man, writer, and activist—and how we form our identities in life and in art. As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times , and "brilliant" by the Washington Post .
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May 20, 2022 · Lizz (she/her) is a senior editor at Good Housekeeping, where she runs the GH Book Club, edits essays and long-form features and writes about pets, books and lifestyle topics.A journalist for ...
