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The Book of Delights Essays on the Small Joys We Overlook in Our Busy Lives

Paperback • 2020 • English

The Book of Delights Essays on the Small Joys We Overlook in Our Busy Lives

By Ross Gay

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About the book

A heart-warming and joyful collection of short lyric essays, reminding us of the purpose and pleasure of praising, extolling and celebrating ordinary wonders 'Pure balm for your soul' CELESTE NG, author of Little Fires Everywhere 'His delight is infectious. It's hard to read Gay and not to be won over' SEATTLE TIMES Among Ross Gay's funny and philosophical delights: a friend's unabashed use of air quotes, cradling a tomato seedling aboard an aeroplane, the silent nod of acknowledgeme...Show more

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ISBN

9781529349771

Publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

Published year

2020

Language

English

Original title

The Book of Delights Essays on the Small Joys We Overlook in Our Busy Lives

Format

Paperback

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