*New York Times* essayist and author of *We Learn Nothing*, Tim Kreider trains his virtuoso writing and singular power of observation on his (often befuddling) relationships with women. Psychologists have told him he's a psychologist. Philosophers have told him he's a philosopher. Religious groups
I Wrote This Book Because I Love You: Essays
β Scribed by Kreider, Tim
- Book ID
- 109733210
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 354 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781476738994
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
New York Times essayist and author of We Learn Nothing , Tim Kreider trains his virtuoso writing and singular power of observation on his (often befuddling) relationships with women.
Psychologists have told him he's a psychologist. Philosophers have told him he's a philosopher. Religious groups have invited him to speak. He had a cult following as a cartoonist. But, above all else, Tim Kreider is an essayist--one whose deft prose, uncanny observations, dark humor, and emotional vulnerability have earned him deserved comparisons to David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell, and the late David Foster Wallace (who was himself a fan of Kreider's humor).
In his new collection, I Wrote This Book Because I Love You , he focuses his unique perception and wit on his relationships with women--romantic, platonic, and the murky in-between. He talks about his difficulty finding lasting love, and seeks to understand his commitment issues by tracking down the John...
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