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Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading

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Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading: Nina Sankovitch: 9780061999857: Amazon.com

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June 19, 2012

Caught up in grief after the death of her sister, Nina Sankovitch decided to stop running and start reading. For once in her life she would put all other obligations on hold and devote herself to reading a book a day: one year of magical reading in which she found joy, healing, and wisdom.

With grace and deep insight, Sankovitch weaves together poignant family memories with the unforgettable lives of the characters she reads about. She finds a lesson in each book, ultimately realizing the ability of a good story to console, inspire, and open our lives to new places and experiences. A moving story of recovery, Tolstoy and the Purple Chair is also a resonant reminder of the all-encompassing power and delight of reading.

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (June 19, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061999857
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061999857
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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