Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The bestselling author of Encyclopedia an Ordinary Life returns with a literary experience that is unprecedented, unforgettable, and explosively human.
In the ten years since the publication of her beloved, groundbreaking Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, #1New York Timesbestselling author AmyKrouse Rosenthal has been quietly tinkering away. Using her distinct blend of nonlinear narrative, wistful reflections, and insightful wit, she has created a modest but mighty new work.
Why the titleT extbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal?
Because the book is organized into chapters with classic subject headings such as Social Studies, Music, Language Arts, Math, etc.
Because textbook is an expression meaning quintessential, as in, Oh, that wordplay and unconventional format is so typical of her, so textbook Amy.
Because for the first time ever, readers can further engage with a book via text messaging.
Because if an author s previous book hasE ncyclopediai n the title, following it up with a Textbookwould be rather nice.
Not exactly a memoir, not just a collection of observations, Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthalis an exploration into the many ways we are connected on this planet andspeaks to the awe, bewilderment, and poignancy of being alive."