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A Life Discarded: 148 Diaries Found in the Trash,Used
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Alexander Masters, the bestselling author of Stuart: A Life Backwards, asks you to join him in celebrating an unknown and important life left on the scrap heapIn 2001, 148 tattered and moldcovered notebooks were discovered lying among broken bricks in a bin on a building site in Cambridge, England. Tens of thousands of pages were filled to the edges with urgent handwriting. They were a small part of an intimate, mysterious diary, starting in 1952 and ending half a century later, a few weeks before the books were thrown out. The anonymous author, known only as I, is revealed as the tragicomic patron saint of everyone who feels their life should have been more successful. Over five years, the brilliant biographer Alexander Masters uncovers the identity and real history of this secret author, ending with an astounding final revelation.A biographical detective story that unfolds with the suspense of a mysterybut has all the dazzling originality that made Masterss Stuart: A Life Backwards such a beloved bookA Life Discarded is a true, poignant, often hilarious story of an ordinary life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Life Discarded' about? A: A Life Discarded is a biographical detective story by Alexander Masters that uncovers the life of an anonymous author through 148 diaries found in a trash bin. The diaries, filled with urgent handwriting, span from 1952 to just before their disposal and reveal the tragicomic experiences of a life that was never fully realized.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Life Discarded'? A: The author of 'A Life Discarded' is Alexander Masters, known for his bestselling book 'Stuart: A Life Backwards'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Life Discarded' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Life Discarded'? A: 'A Life Discarded' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: When was 'A Life Discarded' published? A: 'A Life Discarded' was published on October 18, 2016.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Life Discarded'? A: The book explores themes of identity, the value of life experiences, and the nature of success through the lens of an unknown author's journey.
- Q: Is there any additional content in 'A Life Discarded'? A: The book primarily consists of the story of the anonymous author and their diaries, without additional features or supplementary material.
- Q: What makes 'A Life Discarded' unique? A: 'A Life Discarded' stands out for its blend of biography and mystery, revealing the profound insights of an ordinary life through the meticulous detective work of Alexander Masters.
- Q: Can 'A Life Discarded' appeal to readers interested in memoirs? A: Yes, readers interested in memoirs may find 'A Life Discarded' appealing as it offers a deep, introspective look into the life of an unnamed individual, capturing universal human experiences.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy 'A Life Discarded'? A: 'A Life Discarded' is ideal for readers who appreciate literary biographies, detective stories, and those interested in the complexities of human life and identity.