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About This Life: Journeys On The Threshold Of Memory
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The Acclaimed National Book Award Winner Gives Us A Collection Of Spellbinding Essays That, Read Together, Form A Jigsawpuzzle Portrait Of An Extraordinary Man.With The Publication Of His Bestselling Of Wolves And Men, And With The Astonishing Originality Of Arctic Dreams, Barry Lopez Established Himself As That Rare Writer Whose Every Book Is An Event, For Both Critics And His Devoted Readership. Now, In About This Life, He Takes Us On A Literal And Figurative Journey Across The Terrain Of Autobiography, Assembling Essays Of Great Wisdom And Insight.Here Is Farflung Travel (The Beauty Of Remote Hokkaido Island, The Overexplored Galpagos, Enigmatic Bonaire); A Naturalist'S Contention (Why Does Our Society Inevitably Strip Political Power From People With Intimate Knowledge Of The Land Smallscale Farmers, Native Americans, Eskimos, Cowboys?); And Pure Adventure (A Dizzying Series Of Aroundtheworld Journeys With Air Freight Everything From Penguins To Pianos). And Here, Too, Are Seven Exquisite Memory Pieces Hauntingly Lyrical Yet Unsentimental Recollections That Represent Lopez'S Most Personal Work To Date, And Which Will Be Read As Classics Of The Personal Essay For Years To Come.In Writing About Nature And People From Around The World, By Exploring The Questions Of Our Age, And, Above All, By Sharing A New Openness About Himself, Barry Lopez Gives Us A Book That Is At Once Vastly Erudite Yet Intimate: A Magically Written And Provocative Work By A Major American Writer At The Top Of His Form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'About This Life'? A: The main theme of 'About This Life' revolves around personal journeys and the exploration of memory, nature, and human experience through a collection of essays.
- Q: Who is the author of 'About This Life'? A: The author of 'About This Life' is Barry Lopez, a National Book Award winner known for his insightful and reflective writing.
- Q: How many pages does 'About This Life' have? A: 'About This Life' contains 288 pages, offering a substantial collection of essays for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'About This Life' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'About This Life' published? A: 'About This Life' was published on April 27, 1999.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used copy of 'About This Life' is described as being in good condition, suitable for readers who appreciate pre-owned books.
- Q: What are some notable features of 'About This Life'? A: Notable features of 'About This Life' include its collection of essays that combine travel narratives, reflections on human connections, and insights into nature.
- Q: Is 'About This Life' suitable for readers interested in nature writing? A: 'About This Life' is highly suitable for readers interested in nature writing, as Barry Lopez delves into the relationship between humanity and the natural world.
- Q: What makes 'About This Life' a significant work? A: 'About This Life' is significant due to its lyrical prose and the way it captures the complexities of memory and identity through personal essays.
- Q: Can I find essays on different locations in 'About This Life'? A: Yes, 'About This Life' features essays on various locations, including Hokkaido Island, the Galápagos, and Bonaire, showcasing diverse cultural and natural landscapes.