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About Schmidt

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Finding purpose in retirement and parenthood.

This book could be a good read for those who are retired or nearing retirement, and are struggling to find purpose or meaning in their post-work life. It also touches on the complexities of parenthood and the challenges of accepting a child's choices. The most unique feature of this book is the introspective journey of the protagonist, Warren Schmidt, as he reflects on his life and tries to come to terms with his mistakes. Overall, this book offers a poignant and relatable perspective on finding one's place in the world.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1996)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

About Schmidt

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ISBN: 9780345461742
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,450.80
Authors: Louis Begley
Publisher: Random House Inc.
Date of Publication: 2003-03-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.22
(rated by 847 readers)

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Set in the Hamptons and Manhattan, infused with black humor and startling eroticism, About Schmidt is a meditation on loneliness and the power of romance to unlock the most impenetrable recesses of the heart.
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Finding purpose in retirement and parenthood.

This book could be a good read for those who are retired or nearing retirement, and are struggling to find purpose or meaning in their post-work life. It also touches on the complexities of parenthood and the challenges of accepting a child's choices. The most unique feature of this book is the introspective journey of the protagonist, Warren Schmidt, as he reflects on his life and tries to come to terms with his mistakes. Overall, this book offers a poignant and relatable perspective on finding one's place in the world.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (1996)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.