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The Book of Delights

Essays

Ross Gay

Discover the little things that bring joy in Ross Gay's The Book of Delights. In this genre-defying collection of essays, Gay takes a clear-eyed view of life's complexities, from being a black man in America to the ecological and psychic violence of consumer culture. His meditations on delight celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the connections we have to each other. This powerful and inspiring book will remind you to find space for joy in your own life.
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Publish Date
2019-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
2019-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.17
based on 15k ratings
ISBN
9781616207922
Categories
NonfictionPoetryFiction
Recommendations
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Gretchen Rubin
2020-09-14T18:55:45.000Z
On episode 223 of #happierpodcast, we talked to poet Ross Gay about his latest book, a collection of short essays called "The Book of Delights." It’s funny, thought-provoking, meditative—and ebook is on sale today! Get it on Kindle here: @RossGay18     – source
Sarah Kay
2021-02-26T01:53:12.000Z
@ChazEngelkes Have you read “Book of Delights” yet? Highly recommend! (I recommend Ross Gay for most situations) Let me think for more joy and smiles. But that book is really lovely as a place to start.     – source
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