Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal

<b>The bestselling author of <i>Encyclopedia an Ordinary Life</i> returns with a literary experience that is unprecedented, unforgettable, and explosively human.  </b><br> <b> </b><br>Ten years after her beloved, groundbreaking<i> Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life</i>, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal delivers a book full of her distinct blend of nonlinear narrative, wistful reflections, and insightful wit. It is a mighty, life-affirming work that sheds light on all the ordinary and extraordinary ways we are connected.<br>  <br> Like she did with <i>Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life</i>, Amy Krouse Rosenthal ingeniously adapts a standard format—a textbook, this time—to explore life’s lessons and experiences into a funny, wise, and poignant work of art. Not exactly a memoir, not just a collection of observations, <i>Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal</i> is a beautiful exploration into the many ways we are connected on this planet and speaks to the awe, bewilderment, and poignancy of being alive.<br>  <br> “…a groundbreaking new twist on the traditional literary experience… Textbook is a delightful collection of interesting scenarios that directly point to life lessons. Rosenthal manages to spotlight grand moments and everyday moments with equal curiosity, proving that it can be both a privilege — and petrifying — to peek into one’s humanity.”<i>—</i>Associated Press<br>  <br> “Rosenthal is a marvel… a talented storyteller with an experimental flair for formatting… This engaging, playful, and clever glimpse into one woman’s life offers lots of photographs, graphic illustrations, and diagrams, resulting in a book that will make readers smile as their notions of story delivery expand.” <i>—Booklist</i>