There were times of repetition of narratives however, Nina added some context to each so that it made sense in the placement of the chapters. Hardback books with a 1″ width (equivalent to 250-300 pages).The rules Nina set out would be difficult but would be well worth it: Would I call for a sabbatical or consider being paid for an experience like this?! Not having a family at the moment, it technically would be ‘easier’ to manage however, I was jokingly advised to read only children’s books if I were to do this! That would not be setting myself up for a challenge or feeling accomplished. When Nina first started, I couldn’t imagine balancing being a stay-at-home-mom with the work she describes as this adventure. Following her year of reading a book a day, I pondered what would that look like for me? Of course, I’d never hope for loss or pain to lead me to this escape, but more so looking at how I can I care for myself and learn more about me that I have yet allowed myself to do. After completing her memoir, I find myself exploring its contents more than I anticipated. I stumbled across Nina’s site about a year ago and bookmarked the page to come back. I wanted to engulf myself in books and come up whole again” (Sankovitch 20). “‘words are alive and literature becomes an escape, not from, but into living.’ That’s how I wanted to use books: as an escape back to life. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair Snap Review: Tolstoy and the Purple Chairby Nina Sankovitch
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