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Like many other people, Nina Sankovitch responded to the death of a loved one (in this case, an older sister) by redoubling their own activities. For her, those frenetic diversions provided no sense of escape. Finally, after three years, she shifted emotional gears and began reading; grappling with one book a day and starting a blog about her newly revived passion. Tolstoy and the Purple Chair recounts that year of magical thinking, immersing us in its gentle revelations and surprising lessons. Now in trade paperback and NOOK Book. Editor's recommendation.
Overview
Caught up in grief after the death of her sister, Nina Sankovitch decided to stop running and start reading. For once in her life she would put all other obligations on hold and devote herself to reading a book a day: one year of magical reading in which she found joy, healing, and wisdom.
With grace and deep insight, Sankovitch weaves together poignant family memories with the unforgettable lives of the characters she reads about. She finds a lesson in each book, ultimately ...