Esther Greenwood experiences a mental breakdown. Haunting but at times humorous. Thought provoking commentary on society's attitudes towards mental illness and women's aspirations.
Frustrated by the conformity imposed by modern living, Chris McCandless retreats to Alaska to be one with nature. Months later, his decmoposed body is discovered. Krakauer touches on several themes - the blinding idealism of youth, the joy of …
A compassionate guide to writing. Valuable lessons on using short assignments, overcoming perfectionism, and creating memorable characters. Delightful.
Moving memoir centered around Patti Smith's relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. Inspiring lessons on building relationships that weather difficulties, creating art, and taking bold risks.
Levitt & Dubner manage to make economics fun. Read to find out what the KKK, politicians, real-estate agents, and stock brokers have in common. Highly recommend the Freakonomics podcast as well.
