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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Lust & Wonder in Books

Jul 12, 2018  
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Lust & Wonder
Augusten Burroughs | 2016
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Well, I did it. I finally finished this book. Honestly, I wasn't sure that I was going to like this book. I have never read anything by the author but the name and description caught my attention.

I really liked the dry humor in this book. I could truly relate to the author and I enjoyed learning about all of the details that have happened in the author's life. I will admit, I think I would have liked this book better if I have read some of his other books first but this truly was enjoyable.

The details and descriptions in this book were hilarious and definitely dark and a little twisty. If you want a fun autobiography, this is something to pick up.
  
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    In a stunningly original mix of poetry, drama, and narrative, Anne Carson brings the red-winged...

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Natalie Portman recommended A Tale of Love and Darkness in Books (curated)

 
A Tale of Love and Darkness
A Tale of Love and Darkness
Amos Oz | 2005 | Biography, Religion
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"Essentially an autobiography tracing the author’s own family’s move from Europe to what is now Israel and the disappointment of immigration. His mother killed herself, and he’s spent much of his life creating scenarios of why that happened. The process of meditating on her life makes him into a writer. The book is also about the birth of a language. He talks about his great-uncle, who was one of the architects of modern Hebrew, and how there didn’t used to be a word for shirt until he created it, because Hebrew had been a biblical language. It’s so interesting to think about what comes before the process of naming something—how you struggle when you don’t have the words to say what you feel."

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Auburn (57 KP) rated Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
Scott Kelly | 2017 | Biography
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8.0 (2 Ratings)
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This is the story of one astronauts year long stay on the space station. Scott Kelly does an amazing recount, complete with stunning photographs, of his stay. That means the good and the bad. Especially transitioning back to living on Earth.
I normally don't read autobiography but I made an exception for this one. The hard work and dedication he has to the space program is truly inspiring. Add to that his family dedication and you have a role model.

This book would be perfect for anyone who loves space, strong role models, or just anyone who wants to know what it takes to be an astronaut. Kids will enjoy the pictures while parents are able to explain some of the parts.
Overall this is one of the best memoirs I have read.