
Books that Saved My Life
Reading for Wisdom, Solace and Pleasure
By: Michael McGirr
Hardcover | 29 October 2018
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His humour and insight shine through in stories that connect the texts he has selected with each other, and connect us to them. Never prescriptive, and often very funny, this book is an invitation to reflect on-and share with others-the extraordinary gift of reading. 'It is a gift that is taking me a lifetime to unwrap,? McGirr writes. 'The excitement has never worn off.?
About the Author
Michael McGirr is the bestselling author of Snooze- The Lost Art of Sleep, Things You Get for Free and Bypass. He has reviewed almost one thousand books for various newspapers; his short fiction has appeared in Australian and overseas publications; and he has been a publisher of Eureka Street and fiction editor at Meanjin. He teaches at St Kevin's College in Melbourne.
Industry Reviews
`His anecdotes will make you laugh out loud. If you haven't read any books by him before, seek them out.' * Good Reading *
`Books that Saved My Life captivated my immediate interest...[It] roams widely across genres...This is not a prescriptive book, instead one where McGirr shares tales of connection.' * Big Issue *
`Readers will come for the humour, but they'll stay for McGirr's haunting memories...brimming with lyrical insight and earthy humour, this debut is a rare treat.' * Publishers Weekly on Things You Get For Free *
`A fine, pared-down elegance...takes us to the heart of his sometimes complex meanings...I love the modesty of this book, its honesty and lack of pretension...Subtle, humble, wry and courteous...The moment of illumination often comes quietly or humorously, or stealthily towards the end of the essay, leaving the reader with a surprisingly powerful choke of emotion or with a laugh. It's a deeply personal collection that calls on a formidable line-up of authors...There are so many gems in this collection.' * Australian *
`From the first essay, McGirr's book feels like that of a man happy to have had the most wholesome of prayers answered: for a loving family, a happy home, satisfying work and travel. It is difficult...not to find the gratitude a little infectious...McGirr's essays are often like good sermons, with their small bits of wisdom expressed simply.' * Age *
ISBN: 9781925773149
ISBN-10: 1925773140
Published: 29th October 2018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 320
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 3.1 x 14.6 x 21.6
Weight (kg): 0.43
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