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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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Discontent and Its Civilizations : Dispatches from Lahore, New York and London - Thryft
Mohsin Hamid

Discontent and Its Civilizations : Dispatches from Lahore, New York and London

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'When I was younger, I thought of being a migrant and being foreign as things that made me different, an outsider. Now I think these experiences are increasingly universal…'Since the year 2000, novelist Mohsin Hamid has been writing about what it means to be an individual in an increasingly fragmented world. In the pieces gathered here, he gives us a portrait of a man coming to terms with not only his place in that world but also how its convulsions and changes shape so many of us—for good and ill. Whether writing of his home life, about being a migrant or of today's geopolitical fault lines, Hamid gives us his deeply personal take on life at the beginning of the twenty-first century.'As simple, immediate and moving as any of Hamid's fiction.' —Financial Times'Excellent. Lucid, informative and drily funny… Hamid is one of the most perceptive commentators on contemporary global politics.' —Sunday Times'Reasonable, intelligent, humble. Just the sort of commentator the world could do with right now.' —Independent''Accessible, wise and beautifully clear.' —Metro'As a Pakistani who spent his childhood in the United States and his adult life in London, Hamid has a unique perspective on the civilization clash which has defined this era. These elegantly crafted essays confront everything from the future of Pakistan and the death of Osama bin Laden to fatherhood and falling in love.' —Prospect

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Not That Kind of Girl : A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned" - Thryft
Lena Dunham

Not That Kind of Girl : A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

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Not That Kind of Girl could be an excellent read for young women who may relate to Dunham's trials and tribulations. Dunham's take on sex, relationships, and struggles with mental health is raw, relatable, and honest. Her essays are easily digestible yet whip-smart, and her unique perspective will have you laughing, crying, and nodding your head in agreement in equal measure.

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Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer - Thryft
Una LaMarche

Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer

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Unabrow is a hilarious book for anyone who has ever felt awkward or struggled to fit in. Una LaMarche's witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as she shares cringe-worthy stories from her own life. What makes this book stand out is its feminist undertones - Una is unapologetically herself, embracing her body hair and exposing the ridiculous expectations placed on women's appearances. This book is perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer who want to read about a woman unafraid to be herself.

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Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos - Thryft
Jeff Bezos, Walter Isaacson

Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos

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This book is a must-read for anyone aspiring to achieve great success in business. Jeff Bezos, the visionary behind Amazon, shares his insightful thoughts on topics ranging from customer obsession to innovation and the future of technology. Through his direct and down-to-earth style, Bezos offers valuable lessons on business strategy and execution, inspiring readers to adopt a Day 1 mindset and strive for continuous improvement. Get ready to explore the mind of one of the most important innovators of our time and uncover the principles that have driven his remarkable success.

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The Argonauts - Thryft
Maggie Nelson

The Argonauts

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A timely and genre-bending memoir that offers fresh and fierce reflections on motherhood, desire, identity and feminism.At the centre of The Argonauts is the love story between Maggie Nelson and the artist Harry Dodge, who is fluidly gendered. As Nelson undergoes the transformations of pregnancy, she explores the challenges and complexities of mothering and queer family making.Writing in the tradition of public intellectuals like Susan Sontag, Nelson uses arresting prose even as she questions the limits of language. The Argonauts is an intrepid voyage out to the frontiers of love, language and family.

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What Now? - Thryft
Ann Patchett

What Now?

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Based on her lauded commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College, this stirring essay by bestselling author Ann Patchett offers hope and inspiration for anyone at a crossroads, whether graduating, changing careers, or transitioning from one life stage to another. With wit and candor, Patchett tells her own story of attending college, graduating, and struggling with the inevitable question, What now?From student to line cook to teacher to waitress and eventually to award-winning author, Patchett's own life has taken many twists and turns that make her exploration genuine and resonant. As Patchett writes, "'What now?' represents our excitement and our future, the very vitality of life." She highlights the possibilities the unknown offers and reminds us that there is as much joy in the journey as there is in reaching the destination.

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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs : A Low Culture Manifesto - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs : A Low Culture Manifesto

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Over half a million copies sold!From the author of the highly acclaimed heavy metal memoir, Fargo Rock City , comes another hilarious and discerning take on massively popular culture—set in Chuck Klosterman’s den and your own—covering everything from the effect of John Cusack flicks to the crucial role of breakfast cereal to the awesome power of the Dixie Chicks.Countless writers and artists have spoken for a generation, but no one has done it quite like Chuck Klosterman. With an exhaustive knowledge of popular culture and an almost effortless ability to spin brilliant prose out of unlikely subject matter, Klosterman attacks the entire spectrum of postmodern America: reality TV, Internet porn, Pamela Anderson, literary Jesus freaks, and the real difference between apples and oranges (of which there is none). And don’t even get him started on his love life and the whole Harry-Met-Sally situation.Whether deconstructing Saved by the Bell episodes or the artistic legacy of Billy Joel, the symbolic importance of The Empire Strikes Back or the Celtics/Lakers rivalry, Chuck will make you think, he’ll make you laugh, and he’ll drive you insane—usually all at once. Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs is ostensibly about art, entertainment, infotainment, sports, politics, and kittens, but—really—it’s about us. All of us. As Klosterman realizes late at night, in the moment before he falls asleep, “In and of itself, nothing really matters. What matters is that nothing is ever ‘in and of itself.’” Read to believe.

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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? : (And other concerns) - Thryft
Mindy Kaling

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? : (And other concerns)

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"Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?" could be an excellent read for someone who wants to dive into the life of a Hollywood insider who has experienced it all and knows how to poke fun at herself. Mindy Kaling's witty confessions on dating, friendships, and planning for her own funeral make this a hilarious read. Her unscientific observations and slice-of-life experiences will definitely keep you hooked.

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The Good Immigrant - Thryft
Varaidzo, Nikesh Shukla, Chimene Suleyman

The Good Immigrant

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How does it feel to be constantly regarded as a potential threat, strip-searched at every airport?Or be told that, as an actress, the part you’re most fitted to play is ‘wife of a terrorist’? How does it feel to have words from your native language misused, misappropriated and used aggressively towards you? How does it feel to hear a child of colour say in a classroom that stories can only be about white people? How does it feel to go ‘home’ to India when your home is really London? What is it like to feel you always have to be an ambassador for your race? How does it feel to always tick ‘Other’?Bringing together 21 exciting black, Asian and minority ethnic voices emerging in Britain today, The Good Immigrant explores why immigrants come to the UK, why they stay and what it means to be ‘other’ in a country that doesn’t seem to want you, doesn’t truly accept you – however many generations you’ve been here – but still needs you for its diversity monitoring forms.Inspired by discussion around why society appears to deem people of colour as bad immigrants – job stealers, benefit scroungers, undeserving refugees – until, by winning Olympic races or baking good cakes, or being conscientious doctors, they cross over and become good immigrants, editor Nikesh Shukla has compiled a collection of essays that are poignant, challenging, angry, humorous, heartbreaking, polemic, weary and – most importantly – real.

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Other F Word - A Celebration Of The Fat & Fierce - Thryft
Angie Manfredi

Other F Word - A Celebration Of The Fat & Fierce

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The (Other) F Word would be a great read for someone struggling with body image and looking for relatable and diverse stories. The book offers a collection of personal essays, prose, poetry, fashion tips and art, all created by fat writers, influencers and creators. What makes this book unique is that it emphasizes that fat people telling their own stories, with no judgement. The (Other) F Word is an inspiring and empowering read that promotes body acceptance and self-love.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

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"Better" is an inspiring read that pulls back the curtain on the medical profession, revealing the relentless pursuit of excellence in a world where high stakes and human limitations collide. Atul Gawande's genuine stories, combined with his introspective account as a surgeon, will not only satisfy your curiosity about the medical field but also leave you with profound respect for those who navigate its challenges daily. It's the kind of book that offers life lessons well beyond its medical context, perfect for anyone who values continuous improvement and ethical quandaries tackled with humanity.

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Things I Don't Want to Know - Thryft
Deborah Levy

Things I Don't Want to Know

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'Unmissable. Like chancing upon an oasis, you want to drink it slowly... Subtle, unpredictable, surprising' GuardianThings I Don't Want to Know is the first in Deborah Levy's essential three-part 'Living Autobiography' on writing and womanhood.Taking George Orwell's famous essay, 'Why I Write', as a jumping-off point, Deborah Levy offers her own indispensable reflections of the writing life. With wit, clarity and calm brilliance, she considers how the writer must stake claim to that contested territory as a young woman and shape it to her need. Things I Don't Want to Know is a work of dazzling insight and deep psychological succour, from one of our most vital contemporary writers.'Superb sharpness and originality of imagination. An inspiring work of writing' Marina Warner

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Letters to a Young Muslim - Thryft
Omar Saif Ghobash

Letters to a Young Muslim

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**A New York Times Editor's Pick**From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century.In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together.Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe.*One of Time 's Most Anticipated Books of 2017, a Bustle Best Nonfiction Pick for January 2017, a Chicago Review of Books Best Book to Read in January 2017, a Stylist Magazine Best Book of 2017, included in New Statesman 's What to Read in 2017*

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I Remember Nothing : and Other Reflections - Thryft
Nora Ephron

I Remember Nothing : and Other Reflections

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Here is the beloved, bestselling author of I Feel Bad About My Neck at her funniest, wisest, and best, taking a hilarious look at the past and bemoaning the vicissitudes of modern life—and recalling with her signature clarity and wisdom everything she hasn’t (yet) forgotten.In these pages she takes us from her first job in the mailroom at Newsweek to the six stages of email, from memories of her parents’ whirlwind dinner parties to her own life now full of Senior Moments (or, as she calls them, Google moments), from her greatest career flops to her most treasured joys.Filled with insights and observations that instantly ring true, I Remember Nothing is a delightful, poignant gift from one of our finest writers.

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Here Is New York - Thryft
Roger Angell, Barbara Cohen, E.B. White

Here Is New York

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Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E.B. White's stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America's foremost literary figures. The New York Times has named Here is New York one of the ten best books ever written about the metropolis, and The New Yorker calls it "the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city.

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The Year of Magical Thinking - Thryft
Joan Didion

The Year of Magical Thinking

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From one of America’s iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion. Joan Didion explores an intensely personal yet universal a portrait of a marriage--and a life, in good times and bad--that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child.

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How Proust Can Change Your Life - Thryft
Alain de Botton

How Proust Can Change Your Life

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The starting point of How Proust Can Change Your Life is that a great novel can be nothing less than life-transforming. This is an unusual claim: our education system, while stressing that novels are highly worthwhile, rarely investigates why this is so. How Proust Can Change Your Life takes Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time as the basis for a sustained investigation into the power and significance of literature. Proust's novel, almost a byword for obscurity and irrelevance, emerges as an invaluable source of insight into the workings of love, society, art and the meaning of existence.The book reveals Proust's thoughts on how to revive a relationship, choose a good doctor, enjoy a holiday, make friends and respond to insult. A vivid portrait of the eccentric yet deeply sympathetic author is built up out of extracts from his letters, essays and fiction and is combined with a commentary on the power of literature to change our lives. A self-help book like few others.

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Do I Feel Better Yet?: Questionable Attempts at Self-Care and Existing in General - Thryft
Madeleine Trebenski

Do I Feel Better Yet?: Questionable Attempts at Self-Care and Existing in General

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This book is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the constant flood of self-help advice. Madeleine Trebenski takes a humorous and honest approach as she delves into the world of popular self-care practices, exposing the absurdity and unattainable promises they make. Through witty essays, she offers readers a sense of camaraderie, making them feel less alone in their search for genuine well-being. So if you're tired of the endless suggestions and looking for a good laugh, this book is for you. It's a refreshing reminder that self-care doesn't always come in a fancy package but rather through genuine connection and self-acceptance.

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Medium Raw : A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook - Thryft
Anthony Bourdain

Medium Raw : A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook

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Medium Raw could be a great read for food enthusiasts who want an unfiltered look at the restaurant industry and its players. Bourdain's no-holds-barred style and insider knowledge make this sequel a must-read for anyone who enjoyed Kitchen Confidential. A unique aspect is Bourdain's exploration of the question of why chefs cook and why they strive for excellence. The book offers a mix of anecdotes, rants, and investigations that are sure to keep readers engaged and entertained.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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This book is for those seeking more than just a travel guide. It delves into the deeper meaning of travel and explores the emotional and philosophical aspects of our journeys. With insightful observations and thought-provoking reflections, Alain de Botton takes readers on a transformative exploration of the art of travel, offering a new perspective on why we travel and how it can enrich our lives. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone dreaming about your next adventure, this book will inspire you to see the world with fresh eyes and find beauty in the everyday.

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Unfree Speech : The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now - Thryft
Joshua Wong, Ai Weiwei, Jason Y. Ng

Unfree Speech : The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now

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Unfree Speech is an inspiring call to action, chronicling the story of Joshua Wong- a young activist and his journey to fight for democracy. This book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of democracy and wants to understand the importance of free speech in today's world. It is an urgent manifesto that highlights the need to defend our democracies, wherever we are in the world, and why we must act now. Joshua Wong's message is powerful- when we stay silent, no one is safe, but when we free our speech, our voice becomes one. This book is an inspiring guide to mobilizing for democracy, and it will leave readers motivated to take action and uphold democratic values.

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Genius: A Mosaic of One Hundred Exemplary Creative Minds - Thryft
Harold Bloom

Genius: A Mosaic of One Hundred Exemplary Creative Minds

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Recommendation: This book is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by literary geniuses throughout history. Bloom's expert analysis and passionate writing style bring these remarkable writers to life, allowing readers to gain a deeper appreciation for their works. From the well-known figures to the hidden gems, this book is a journey that will expand your literary horizons and leave you in awe of the incredible minds that have shaped the world of literature.

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Love From Boy - Roald Dahl's Letters To His Mother - Thryft
Donald Sturrock

Love From Boy - Roald Dahl's Letters To His Mother

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You should read "Love From Boy - Roald Dahl's Letters To His Mother" because it allows you to experience the iconic author in a more intimate and personal way. Through his letters, you gain insight into his early childhood, his adventures in Africa, his time in the Royal Air Force, his literary successes, and even his rise in Hollywood. This collection of letters is not just a glimpse into Roald Dahl's life, but also a touching tribute to the enduring bond between a mother and her son.

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Rasputin and Other Ironies - Thryft
Teffi, Anne Marie Jackson, Robert Chandler

Rasputin and Other Ironies

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A new collection of Teffi's best autobiographical non-fiction writings Ranging from portraits of Rasputin and Lenin to observations on the Russian Revolution, and from profiles of cultural figures to moving domestic scenes, this short collection includes writings by the inimitable Teffi never before published in English. Everything is here - politics, society, art and literature, love and family life - and all is told in Teffi's multifaceted style: amusing, sincerely moving, ironic and always honest, pervaded by an intensely felt understanding of humanity's simultaneous tragedy and absurdity.Teffi (1872-1952) wrote poems, plays, stories, satires and feuilletons, and was renowned in Russia for her wit and powers of observation. Following her emigration in 1919 she settled in Paris, where she became a leading figure in the émigré literary scene. Now her genius has been rediscovered by a new generation of readers, and she once again enjoys huge acclaim in Russia and across the world. Her short-story collectionSubtly Wordedis also published by Pushkin Press, and>em>Memories - From Moscow to the Black Sea, her account of her final journey across Russia and into exile, will also be published in May 2016.

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Notes from a Big Country - Thryft
Bill Bryson

Notes from a Big Country

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Recommended for those who enjoy dry humor and satire. Bryson's wit shines in this collection of columns, as he offers his outsider's perspective on American culture and quirks. His observations are both humorous and biting, providing a unique and eye-opening view of the country.

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ME Talk Pretty One Day - Thryft
David Sedaris

ME Talk Pretty One Day

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"ME Talk Pretty One Day" is a hilarious and relatable read for anyone who has ever struggled to learn a new language. David Sedaris' witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as he recounts his misadventures in Paris. This book is perfect for anyone in need of a good laugh and some light-hearted entertainment.

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Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart - Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now - Thryft
Gordon Livingston

Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart - Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now

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Dr Gordon Livingston has been a psychiatrist since the 1960s, and has heard from his patients the whole spectrum of those things in life that work and that don't work - and the limitless ways in which we are capable of inflicting unhappiness on ourselves.Out of this lifetime of experience he has extracted thirty bedrock truths, amongst them 'We are what we do', 'Only bad things happen quickly', 'We are afraid of the wrong things' and 'Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid'.Gordon believes that we all have a wonderful capacity to face loss, misfortune and regret, and that it is never too late to move beyond them and find greater happiness. This profound and incisive book of collected wisdoms and deceptively simple truths will encourage and inspire you to seek and recognise the best in your life - to realise that it is never too late to find your greatest happiness, and how to go about it.

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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs

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With an exhaustive knowledge of popular culture and an effortless ability to spin brilliant prose out of unlikely subject matter, Klosterman attacks the entire spectrum of postmodern America: reality TV, Internet porn, breakfast cereal, serial killers, Pamela Anderson, literary Jesus freaks, and the real difference between apples and oranges (of which there is none). Sex, Drugs and Coca Puffs is ostensibly about movies, sport, television, music, books, video games and kittens, but really it's about us. All of us.

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I Feel Bad About My Neck : Dolly Alderton introduction - Thryft
Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck : Dolly Alderton introduction

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This book is like having a hilarious and wise friend by your side, guiding you through the ups and downs of life. Nora Ephron's sharp wit and insightful observations make you feel understood and empowered. Whether you're navigating relationships, fashion choices, or aging, this book offers an honest and refreshing perspective that will leave you laughing and nodding in agreement. It's the perfect read for anyone seeking a dose of relatable humor and wisdom.

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Sabotage : How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Get Out of Your Own Way - Thryft
Emma Gannon

Sabotage : How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Get Out of Your Own Way

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"Sabotage" is a must-read for those struggling with self-sabotage. Emma Gannon's book offers practical solutions to overcome procrastination and self-criticism, using real-life examples from cultural figures to help readers identify and overcome their own barriers. The book's most distinctive feature is its emphasis on introspection, challenging readers to look at themselves and question their own behaviors, and providing them with the tools to silence their inner critic. Overall, "Sabotage" is an inspiring and empowering read that helps readers take control of their own lives.

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I Miss You When I Blink : Essays - Thryft
Mary Laura Philpott

I Miss You When I Blink : Essays

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I Miss You When I Blink is a relatable and insightful memoir-in-essays about Mary Laura Philpott's journey to rediscovering herself and her purpose. Philpott shares her own stories to show that identity crises are normal and necessary. She humorously captures the conflicting pressures of modern adulthood and how personal re-inventions are possible. Readers will find comfort in knowing they're not alone and be inspired to embrace their imperfections and figure out where they belong.

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The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories - Thryft
Marina Keegan, Anne Fadiman

The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories

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This collection of essays and stories by the late Marina Keegan provides a raw and honest insight into the thoughts and aspirations of the current generation. The blend of youthful optimism and life’s complexities in her writing is both relatable and powerfully thought-provoking. Through her words, the reader is encouraged to not only reflect on their own lives but also find hope in a world sometimes saturated with despair.

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How to Live : A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer - Thryft
Sarah Bakewell

How to Live : A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer

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This book is a unique blend of biography and philosophical exploration. Through Montaigne's essays, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery as they ponder life's big questions alongside the Renaissance nobleman. Bakewell's engaging writing style effortlessly brings Montaigne to life, making this book a captivating and thought-provoking read. Whether you're seeking companionship, wisdom, or simply entertainment, How to Live is sure to provide all that and more.

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Medium Raw : A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook - Thryft
Anthony Bourdain

Medium Raw : A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook

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Medium Raw is a must-read for foodies who want to explore the transformation of the culinary industry. Bourdain's brutal honesty about his personal failures as a cook and his interactions with controversial figures in the food industry are fascinating. His exploration of "why cook well?" and his reflections on the importance of food culture make this book a thought-provoking page-turner.

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Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls - Thryft
David Sedaris

Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls

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A guy walks into a bar...From here the story could take many turns. A guy walks into a bar and meets the love of his life. A guy walks into a bar and finds no one else it there. When this guy is David Sedaris, the possibilities are endless, but the result is always the same: he will both delight you with twists of humor and intelligence and leave you deeply moved. In Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, Sedaris remembers his father's dinnertime attire (shirtsleeves and underpants), his first colonoscopy (remarkably pleasant), and the time he considered buying the skeleton of a murdered Pygmy.The common thread? Sedaris masterfully turns each episode into a love story: how it feels to be in a relationship where one loves and is loved over many years; what it means to be part of a family; and how it's possible, through all of life's absurdieties, to accept oneself. With Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris shows once again why he has been described as 'a man who could capture your heart and lift your spirits while reading out the ingredients of a rice cake'(Observer).

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Tell Me More : Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say - Thryft
Kelly Corrigan

Tell Me More : Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say

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This book can be a good read for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and deepen their connections with loved ones. Kelly Corrigan uses personal anecdotes to showcase the power of certain phrases in our relationships. The book is honest, humorous, and relatable, making it an enjoyable and insightful read. The author challenges readers to embrace vulnerability, uncertainty, and forgiveness in order to create stronger connections with those around us.

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Blue Nights - Thryft
Joan Didion

Blue Nights

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A New York Times Notable BookFrom one of our most powerful writers, a work of stunning frankness about losing a daughter.Richly textured with memories from her own childhood and married life with her husband, John Gregory Dunne, and daughter, Quintana Roo, this new book by Joan Didion is an intensely personal and moving account of her thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness and growing old.As she reflects on her daughter’s life and on her role as a parent, Didion grapples with the candid questions that all parents face, and contemplates her age, something she finds hard to acknowledge, much less accept. Blue Nights—the long, light evening hours that signal the summer solstice, “the opposite of the dying of the brightness, but also its warning”—like The Year of Magical Thinking before it, is an iconic book of incisive and electric honesty, haunting and profound.

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Brown Baby : A Memoir of Race, Family and Home - Thryft
Nikesh Shukla

Brown Baby : A Memoir of Race, Family and Home

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How do you find hope and even joy in a world that is racist, sexist and facing climate crisis? How do you prepare your children for it, but also fill them with all the boundlessness and eccentricity that they deserve and that life has to offer?In Brown Baby, Nikesh Shukla, author of the bestselling The Good Immigrant, explores themes of racism, feminism, parenting and our shifting ideas of home. This memoir, by turns heartwrenching, hilariously funny and intensely relatable, is dedicated to the author’s two young daughters, and serves as an act of remembrance to the grandmother they never had a chance to meet. Through love, grief, food and fatherhood, Shukla shows how it’s possible to believe in hope.

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Feel Free : Essays - Thryft
Zadie Smith

Feel Free : Essays

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From Zadie Smith, one of the most beloved authors of her generation, a new collection of essays Since she burst spectacularly into view with her debut novel almost two decades ago, Zadie Smith has established herself not just as one of the world's preeminent fiction writers, but also a brilliant and singular essayist. She contributes regularly to The New Yorker and the New York Review of Books on a range of subjects, and each piece of hers is a literary event in its own right. Arranged into five sections--In the World, In the Audience, In the Gallery, On the Bookshelf, and Feel Free--this new collection poses questions we immediately recognize. What is The Social Network--and Facebook itself--really about? "It's a cruel portrait of us: 500 million sentient people entrapped in the recent careless thoughts of a Harvard sophomore." Why do we love libraries? "Well-run libraries are filled with people because what a good library offers cannot be easily found elsewhere: an indoor public space in which you do not have to buy anything in order to stay." What will we tell our granddaughters about our collective failure to address global warming? "So I might say to her, look: the thing you have to appreciate is that we'd just been through a century of relativism and deconstruction, in which we were informed that most of our fondest-held principles were either uncertain or simple wishful thinking, and in many areas of our lives we had already been asked to accept that nothing is essential and everything changes--and this had taken the fight out of us somewhat." Gathering in one place for the first time previously unpublished work, as well as already classic essays, such as, "Joy," and, "Find Your Beach," Feel Free offers a survey of important recent events in culture and politics, as well as Smith's own life. Equally at home in the world of good books and bad politics, Brooklyn-born rappers and the work of Swiss novelists, she is by turns wry, heartfelt, indignant, and incisive--and never any less than perfect company. This is literary journalism at its zenith.

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Between the World and Me - Thryft
Ta-Nehisi Coates

Between the World and Me

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This book is a powerful portrayal of the lived experiences of Black Americans and the systemic racism that continues to plague our society. Coates writes with raw honesty and vulnerability to his son, inviting readers to witness his journey of grappling with America's dark past and uncertain future. It is a necessary read for anyone seeking to understand the Black experience in America today.

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At Home in the World : Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life - Thryft
Thich Nhat Hanh, Jason DeAntonis

At Home in the World : Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life

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This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories from peace activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is thought provoking and inspiring. Collected here for the first time, these stories span his life. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam. There are stories from his years as a teenage novice, as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam, and of his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites and influence world leaders.The tradition of Zen teaching stories goes back at least to the time of the Buddha. Like the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh uses story–telling to engage people’s interest so he can share important teachings, insights and life lessons.

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Citizen : An American Lyric - Thryft
Claudia Rankine

Citizen : An American Lyric

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A provocative meditation on race, Claudia Rankine’s long-awaited follow up to her groundbreaking book Don’t Let Me Be Lonely: An American Lyric Claudia Rankine’s bold new book recounts mounting racial aggressions in ongoing encounters in twenty-first-century daily life and in the media. Some of these encounters are slights, seeming slips of the tongue, and some are intentional offensives in the classroom, at the supermarket, at home, on the tennis court with Serena Williams and the soccer field with Zinedine Zidane, online, on TV—everywhere, all the time. The accumulative stresses come to bear on a person’s ability to speak, perform, and stay alive. Our addressability is tied to the state of our belonging, Rankine argues, as are our assumptions and expectations of citizenship. In essay, image, and poetry, Citizen is a powerful testament to the individual and collective effects of racism in our contemporary, often named “post-race” society.

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The Moth Presents All These Wonders : True Stories About Facing the Unknown - Thryft
Catherine Burns, Neil Gaiman

The Moth Presents All These Wonders : True Stories About Facing the Unknown

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Recommended for those seeking inspiration and self-discovery. Each story contains a unique perspective that provides an opportunity for readers to empathize with people who have faced challenging situations. This book highlights the power of storytelling and its ability to connect individuals from all backgrounds.

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I Hate Myselfie : A Collection of Essays by Shane Dawson - Thryft
Shane Dawson

I Hate Myselfie : A Collection of Essays by Shane Dawson

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"I Hate Myselfie" is a unique memoir written by YouTube star Shane Dawson that combines humor with heartwarming personal stories. The essays range from silly to serious, providing readers with a glimpse into the struggles and successes of Dawson's life. It's perfect for fans who want to learn more about their favorite YouTuber and for individuals seeking a book that combines humor, fresh perspectives, and inspiration.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl - Thryft
Issa Rae

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

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I’m awkward—and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?Being an introvert (as well as “funny,” according to the Los Angeles Times) in a world that glorifies cool isn’t easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award-winning hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, is that introvert—whether she’s navigating love, the workplace, friendships, or “rapping”—it sure is entertaining. Now, in this New York Times bestselling debut collection written in her witty and self-deprecating voice, Rae covers everything from cybersexing in the early days of the Internet to deflecting unsolicited comments on weight gain, from navigating the perils of eating out alone and public displays of affection to learning to accept yourself—natural hair and all.The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl is a book no one—awkward or cool, black, white, or other—will want to miss.

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Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story

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The pop culture author of Fargo Rock City and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs recounts his more than 6,500-mile journey across America, during which he visited the sites of famous rock star deaths and experienced philosophical changes of perspective. 100,000 first printing.

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames - Thryft
David Sedaris

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys dark humor and finds amusement in the absurdities of everyday life. With his trademark wit, David Sedaris takes readers on a humorous journey through bizarre conundrums, from awkward encounters on airplanes to protecting a house from neurotic songbirds. Not only will this collection of essays make you laugh out loud, but it will also resonate with the deeper truths of human existence. So, buckle up, get ready to laugh, and let Sedaris engulf you in his riotously entertaining stories.

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Conduct of Life - Thryft
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Conduct of Life

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This collection of essays was published originally in 1860, just before the American Civil War. In it, philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson turns toward pragmatism and focuses on the practical application of ethics in everyday life. Students of philosophy and literature will enjoy these thoughtful writings from one of America's most celebrated authors. Topics include. . Culture . Fate . Beauty . Worship American poet and philosopher RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882), the "Sage of Concord," was a driving force behind the Transcendental Movement of the early 18th century and remains a major figure in American literature. His works include Representative Men (1850), Society and Solitude (1870), and Parnassus (1875).

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