This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
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Book Synopsis: In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was. Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in This is Water. How does one keep from going through their comfortable, prosperous adult life unconsciously? How do we get ourselves out of the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion? The speech captures Wallace's electric intellect as well as his grace in attention to others. After his death, it became a treasured piece of writing reprinted in The Wall Street Journal and the London Times, commented on endlessly in blogs, and emailed from friend to friend. Writing with his one-of-a-kind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.
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Are you looking for some inspiration? Do you want to gain insight into the mind of a brilliant author and philosopher? Look no further than "This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life." This book is a rare glimpse into the personal life of David Foster Wallace, one of the most influential novelists of our time.
In this book, you will find the transcript of Wallace's only public talk on his views on life. Given as a commencement address at Kenyon College in 2005, this speech is a powerful reminder of how to live a conscious and compassionate life. It has gained international recognition, being reprinted in renowned publications like The Wall Street Journal and the London Times.
Wallace's words have resonated with people all over the world. The speech has been endlessly discussed in blogs and has been shared from friend to friend. It's a piece of writing that has touched the hearts and minds of countless individuals. Now, you have the opportunity to experience it for yourself.
With his unique blend of humor, intellect, and practical philosophy, Wallace dives deep into the challenges of daily living. He offers advice that will not only inspire you but also renew your perspective with every reading. Get ready to be captivated by his electric intellect and his unwavering focus on the importance of compassion.
If you're searching for a book that will uplift your spirit, ignite your curiosity, and push you to live a more conscious life, "This Is Water" is the perfect choice. Get your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
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