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In Praise of Messy Lives

by Katie Roiphe
RM44.47 MYR Now RM25.79 MYR Save 42% more
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Embrace the messy and vibrant essence of life

This book is for those who crave a refreshing perspective on the beauty of imperfection. Roiphe fearlessly explores the complexities and contradictions of our lives, celebrating the moments of chaos and spontaneity that make it truly worthwhile. Her autobiographical pieces offer a raw and honest insight into the messy nature of existence, leaving readers with a profound sense of liberation and a renewed appreciation for the richness of their own lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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In Praise of Messy Lives

by Katie Roiphe
RM44.47 MYR Now RM25.79 MYR Save 42% more
ISBN: 9781782112082
Authors: Katie Roiphe
Publisher: Canongate Books
Date of Publication: 2013-06-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography Memoir, Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.37
(rated by 1158 readers)

Description

Is there some adventure out there that we are not having, some vividness, some wild pleasure, that we are not experiencing in our responsible, productive days? ... We are bequeathed on earth one very short life, and it might be good, one of these days, to make sure that we are living it.' As steely eyed in examining her own life as she is in skewering our cultural pitfalls, Roiphe gives us autobiographical pieces that are by turns, deeply moving, self-critical, razor-sharp, entertaining and unapologetic in their defence of 'messy lives'. In Praise of Messy Lives is powerfully unified, vital work from one of our most astute and essayists writing today.
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Embrace the messy and vibrant essence of life

This book is for those who crave a refreshing perspective on the beauty of imperfection. Roiphe fearlessly explores the complexities and contradictions of our lives, celebrating the moments of chaos and spontaneity that make it truly worthwhile. Her autobiographical pieces offer a raw and honest insight into the messy nature of existence, leaving readers with a profound sense of liberation and a renewed appreciation for the richness of their own lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.