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This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life,New
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In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was.Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in This is Water. How does one keep from going through their comfortable, prosperous adult life unconsciously? How do we get ourselves out of the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The speech captures Wallace's electric intellect as well as his grace in attention to others. After his death, it became a treasured piece of writing reprinted in The Wall Street Journal and the London Times, commented on endlessly in blogs, and emailed from friend to friend.Writing with his oneofakind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'This Is Water'? A: The main theme of 'This Is Water' revolves around living a compassionate life and being aware of one's thoughts and surroundings, encouraging readers to break free from unconscious living.
- Q: Who is the author of 'This Is Water'? A: The author of 'This Is Water' is David Foster Wallace, known for his significant contributions to contemporary literature.
- Q: When was 'This Is Water' published? A: 'This Is Water' was published on April 14, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'This Is Water' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'This Is Water'? A: 'This Is Water' contains 137 pages.
- Q: Is 'This Is Water' a motivational book? A: Yes, 'This Is Water' is categorized as a motivational book, focusing on themes of awareness and compassion.
- Q: What kind of language is used in 'This Is Water'? A: David Foster Wallace uses a blend of casual humor, intellect, and practical philosophy in 'This Is Water'.
- Q: What is the ISBN of 'This Is Water'? A: The ISBN13 of 'This Is Water' is 9780316068222.
- Q: Can I find 'This Is Water' in other formats? A: Yes, 'This Is Water' is also available in other formats, such as saleable print editions.
- Q: What makes 'This Is Water' a unique read? A: 'This Is Water' is unique due to its insight into David Foster Wallace's personal philosophy and its profound exploration of living a conscious and compassionate life.