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A Poetic Exploration of Loss and Renewal

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Rag and Bone: A Family History of What We've Thrown Away

by Lisa Woollett

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1978 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	207 pages

In her new book, The Family History of What We've Thrown Away, Maggie Shipstead explores the complex and often contradictory nature of family. Through a series of interwoven essays, Shipstead tells the story of her own family, her struggles with loss and grief, and her efforts to find meaning in the objects that her family has left behind.

Shipstead's writing is both lyrical and deeply personal. She writes about the death of her father, the loss of her childhood home, and the challenges of starting a new family of her own. But through it all, she finds hope and renewal in the objects that her family has left behind.

The Family History of What We've Thrown Away is a beautiful and moving book about the power of family, the importance of memory, and the healing power of art. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for The Family History of What We've Thrown Away

"A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir about loss, family, and the power of objects to connect us to the past." — The New York Times

"Shipstead's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her insights into the human condition are both profound and moving." — The Washington Post

"A powerful and unforgettable book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." — The Guardian

About the Author

Maggie Shipstead is the author of the novels Astonish Me, Seating Arrangements, and Great Circle. She is a graduate of Harvard University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two children.

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Rag and Bone: A Family History of What We've Thrown Away

by Lisa Woollett

4.6 out of 5