Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange of intellectual and psychological currency, that leaves both participants the richer. Here Robert Macfarlane recounts the story of a book he was given as a young man, and how he managed eventually to return the favour, though never repay the debt.
Commissioned in celebration of Independent Bookshop Week, this is a beautiful and moving 5,000 word essay on the power, beauty and value of the given book.
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'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. That gift, like so many gifts, was a book...'
In this luminous essay, Robert Macfarlane reflects on the unique emotional resonance of books given and received - and how such gifts have shaped his own life.
All proceeds from the sale of The Gifts of Reading will be donated to Migrant Offshore Aid Station.
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Spese di spedizione:
EUR 5,64
Da: Regno Unito a: U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR007618960
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR007698454
Descrizione libro Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 4.41. Codice articolo 353-0241257344-vrg