Not Drowning, Reading

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Reference
Cover of the book Not Drowning, Reading by Andrew Relph, Fremantle Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrew Relph ISBN: 9781921696817
Publisher: Fremantle Press Publication: February 1, 2012
Imprint: Fremantle Press Language: English
Author: Andrew Relph
ISBN: 9781921696817
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publication: February 1, 2012
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Language: English

An inspiring memoir about the art and the gift of reading, this compilation of essays shares Andrew Relph's life story via the books the author has encountered, beginning with those he read as if his life depended on it after struggling with a reading disability. From Amis to Bellow, Blake to Gallico, and Shakespeare to Woolf, these explorations ask why it is that books are so important to us and why our relationships with writers and characters can be as vital as any we form in “real life.” As it studies the psychological solace of books, this narrative also introduces classic and contemporary literature guaranteed to intrigue all book lovers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

An inspiring memoir about the art and the gift of reading, this compilation of essays shares Andrew Relph's life story via the books the author has encountered, beginning with those he read as if his life depended on it after struggling with a reading disability. From Amis to Bellow, Blake to Gallico, and Shakespeare to Woolf, these explorations ask why it is that books are so important to us and why our relationships with writers and characters can be as vital as any we form in “real life.” As it studies the psychological solace of books, this narrative also introduces classic and contemporary literature guaranteed to intrigue all book lovers.

More books from Fremantle Press

Cover of the book Whip Hand by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book A Fortunate Life by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Magic Fair by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Kid on the Karaoke Stage & Other Stories by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Lighthouse Girl by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Old Scores by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book To the Lighthouse by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Arthur Corunna's Story by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Ahead of Us by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Purple Prose by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Women of a Certain Age by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Take Out by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book True Country by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Choices by Andrew Relph
Cover of the book Easeful Death by Andrew Relph
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy