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The Point Of Vanishing: A Memoir Of Two Years In Solitude
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Into The Wild Meets Waldena Lyrical Memoir For Nature Lovers And For Anyone Who Has Wondered What It Would Be Like To Disconnect From Our Hyperconnected Culture And Seek More Meaningful Connectionsafter Losing Vision In One Eye And Becoming Estranged From His Family And Friends, A Young Man Spent Two Years Searching For Identity In Selfimposed Solitude In The Backwoods Of Northern Vermont, Where He Embarked On A Project Of Stripping Away Facades And All Social Tiesand Learned To Face Himself.On A Clear May Afternoon At The End Of His Junior Year At Harvard, Howard Axelrod Played A Pickup Game Of Basketball. In A Skirmish For A Loose Ball, A Boys Finger Hooked Behind Axelrods Eyeball And Left Him Permanently Blinded In His Right Eye. A Week Later, He Returned To The Same Dorm Room, But To A Different World. A World Where Nothing Looked Solid, Where The Distance Between How People Saw Him And How He Saw Had Widened Into A Gulf.Desperate For A Sense Of Orientation He Could Trust, He Retreated To A Jerryrigged House In The Vermont Woods, Where He Lived Without A Computer Or Television, And Largely Without Human Contact, For Two Years. He Needed To Find A More Lasting Sense Of Meaning Away From Societys Pressures And Rush.Named One Of The Best Books Of The Year By Slate, Chicago Tribune, Entropy Magazine, And Named One Of The Top 10 Memoirs By Library Journal
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- Q: What is 'The Point of Vanishing' about? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' is a memoir by Howard Axelrod detailing his two-year experience of self-imposed solitude in the Vermont woods after losing vision in one eye. It explores themes of identity, disconnection from society, and the quest for meaningful connections.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Point of Vanishing'? A: The author of 'The Point of Vanishing' is Howard Axelrod.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this memoir? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' was published on September 22, 2015.
- Q: Is 'The Point of Vanishing' available in different formats? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in memoirs, nature, and personal growth.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' is categorized under 'People with Disabilities' and is relevant to those interested in themes of solitude and personal experiences.
- Q: Has 'The Point of Vanishing' received any accolades or recognition? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' has been named one of the best books of the year by several publications including Slate and Chicago Tribune, and recognized as one of the top 10 memoirs by Library Journal.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: 'The Point of Vanishing' explores themes of solitude, identity, disconnection from society, and the search for deeper meanings in life away from modern pressures.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for fans of nature writing? A: Yes, 'The Point of Vanishing' appeals to nature lovers as it combines a personal journey with reflections on nature and the impact of solitude.