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Travelers & Explorers - The Importance of Not Being Ernest: My Life with the Uninvited Hemingway (A unique Ernest Hemingway biography, Gift for writers)

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Book Synopsis: An Ernest Hemingway Biography Like No Other“...illuminates his life and works in ways not seen before.” —Sigrid Nunez, National Book Award winner and author of The Friend and What Are You Going Through#1 New Release in Historical Latin America Biographies

Discover Hemingway’s biography through the eyes of a fellow author and journalist. New York Times bestselling author of Salt, Mark Kurlansky turns his historical eye to the life of Ernest Hemingway. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, The Importance of Not Being Ernest shows the huge shadow Hemingway casts. The perfect gift for writers. By a series of coincidences, Mark Kurlansky’s life has always been intertwined with Ernest Hemingway's legend, starting with being in Idaho the day of Hemingway’s death. The Importance of Not Being Ernest explores the intersections between Hemingway’s and Kurlansky’s lives, resulting in creative accounts of two inspiring writing careers. Travel the world with Mark Kurlansky and Ernest Hemingway in this personal memoir, where Kurlansky details his ten years in Paris and his time as a journalist in Spain—both cities important to Hemingway’s adventurous life and prolific writing. Paris, Basque Country, Havana and Idaho. Get to know the extraordinary people he met there—those who had also fallen under the Hemingway spell, including a Vietnam veteran suffering from the same syndrome the author did, two winners of the Key West Hemingway look-alike contest, and the man in Idaho who took Hemingway hunting and fishing.

In this unique gift for writers, find:

  • A memoir full of entertaining and illuminative stories
  • Little-known historical facts about Hemingway’s life
  • Anecdotes about those who suffer from what the Kurlansky calls “hemitis”

Readers of Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley in Search of America, or The Boys will love The Importance of Not Being Ernest.

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In the world of literature, there are few names as iconic and influential as Ernest Hemingway. Now, imagine delving into the life of this legendary writer like never before. Introducing "The Importance of Not Being Ernest: My Life with the Uninvited Hemingway" - a unique and captivating biography that will take you on a journey through Hemingway's life and works in ways you've never imagined.

Written by Mark Kurlansky, a New York Times bestselling author and renowned journalist, this book offers a fresh perspective on Hemingway's legacy. Kurlansky's deep understanding of the literary world and his personal connections to Hemingway make this biography a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Embark on a literary adventure as Kurlansky takes you through his own intertwined journey with Hemingway. From his time in Paris to his journalistic endeavors in Spain, every step of Kurlansky's life seems to intersect with the great Hemingway. Paris, Basque Country, Havana, and Idaho - these are just some of the vivid locations that come alive in this memoir.

But this book is not just about places, it's about people. Dive into the fascinating stories of those who were captivated by Hemingway's charm, including a Vietnam veteran who shares the author's struggles, winners of the Key West Hemingway look-alike contest, and the man in Idaho who shared the author's passion for hunting and fishing.

Discover little-known historical facts about Hemingway's life, laugh at entertaining anecdotes, and gain insights into the mysterious "hemitis" - a syndrome that some suffer from after falling under Hemingway's spell. This biography is not just a gift to writers, but to anyone who appreciates great storytelling and wants to understand the legendary Ernest Hemingway on a deeper level.

If you're a fan of authors like Haruki Murakami and John Steinbeck, or if you simply love immersive and enlightening biographies, "The Importance of Not Being Ernest" is a must-read. Get your hands on this extraordinary book today and embark on a literary journey that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

Get "The Importance of Not Being Ernest: My Life with the Uninvited Hemingway" now and experience the magic of Hemingway like never before!

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