Event Listing - Literary Arts
Tue Nov 13, 2007

Ilana Simons

" A Life of One's Own: A Guide to Original Living Through the Work and Wisdom of Virginia Woolf"


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Books Inc. in Laurel Village
3515 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118 map
cross street: Laurel Village
district: Laurel Heights/Presidio Heights

Tue Nov 13, 2007 (7PM)

Description
Ilana Simons author of A Life of One's Own: A Guide to Original Living Through the Work and Wisdom of Virginia Woolf, a lively and accessible guide to more fulfilling, more original living inspired by one of literatures greatest observers of human nature. Books Inc. in Laurel Village.


the tradition of "How Proust Can Change Your Life", a unique handbook for using the brilliance of Virginia Woolf to enhance everyday life
One of the most admired writers of the twentieth century, Virginia Woolf is as popular now as she ever was. In this remarkable book, award-winning professor Ilana R. Simons plumbs the depths of Woolfs words and career, drawing on them to produce a lively and accessible guide to more fulfilling, more original living inspired by one of literatures greatest observers of human nature. The result, beautifully packaged, is almost worthy of Woolf herself.

Chapter headings include:
Accept Solitude
Take on Challenging Friendships
Change Routine
Lie to Encourage Your Friends
Read and Be More