Books That Saved My Life
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A profound, funny and uplifting collection of reminiscences about a life in books, now available in a smaller, competitively priced format.
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Michael McGirr crafts narratives that delve into the intricate connections between individuals and their inner lives. His writing is characterized by penetrating introspection and a keen ability to capture the subtle nuances of human experience. McGirr grapples with profound questions about life and the search for meaning within everyday circumstances. His literary style is often described as meditative and poetic, offering readers a deep and enriching engagement.
- 2018
- 2017
Snooze
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
From bestselling author Michael McGirr comes Snooze, a revised edition of the entertaining and enlightening The Lost Art of Sleep(2009). Michael always had trouble sleeping, but the arrival of twins made him realise he'd never known true exhaustion. While he celebrated these small children who brought him so much joy, he also found himself desperately searching for a few extra winks a night. In Snooze, McGirr delves into the mysterious world of sleep- its many benefits, its stubborn elusiveness and what our brains get up to while we're in bed. He takes readers on a tour through the odd sleep patterns of some of history's greatest figures, including Plato and Homer, Shakespeare and Dickens, Florence Nightingale (who slept a great deal) and Thomas Edison (who hardly slept at all). He looks at the demise of sleep in our ever more fragmented world, and what that means for everyone from average sleepers to those with serious sleep disorders. And he describes his own family's quest to master the ancient art of getting a decent kip. A profound and humorous exploration of the precious resource of sleep-and the causes and consequences of getting too little of it - Snoozeis the perfect book for sleepless nights.
- 2003
Things You Get for Free
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A heartwarming travelogue intertwines humor and reflection as a priest embarks on a European journey with his spirited mother, fulfilling a long-overdue honeymoon dream. Their adventures are laced with anecdotes about historical figures encountered along the way, offering insights into both the landscapes they explore and their familial bond. This memoir captures the essence of travel, memory, and the enduring spirit of love and adventure.