About Nobody Special: Essays on the Perils and Pitfalls of Living the American Dream

In her latest book, About Nobody Special, acclaimed author and essayist Janet Malcolm turns her keen eye on her own life, exploring the complexities of identity, loss, and hope. Through a series of interwoven essays, Malcolm examines the ways in which our personal experiences shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

ABOUT NOBODY SPECIAL: Essays on an American Life

by Eric Hanauer

4.6 out of 5

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Malcolm begins with her childhood in New York City, the daughter of Czech immigrants. She describes her parents as "hardworking and ambitious," but also "remote and unloving." Malcolm's relationship with her mother was particularly fraught, and she writes about the lasting effects of her mother's emotional abuse.

After graduating from high school, Malcolm attended Vassar College, and it was there that she began to find her voice as a writer. She joined the staff of the literary magazine, and her essays quickly gained attention for their sharp wit and incisive insights. After graduating from Vassar, Malcolm moved to London, where she worked as a journalist and editor. She eventually returned to the United States, and in 1984, she published her first book, "Diana and Nikon: Essays on the Aesthetic of Photography." READ MORE

Malcolm's work has been praised for its intelligence, wit, and honesty. She is a master of the personal essay, and she has a unique ability to write about her own life in a way that is both revealing and universal. In About Nobody Special, Malcolm explores some of the most important themes of her life: love, loss, friendship, family, and work. She writes about her marriage to the writer Donald Antrim, her divorce, and her relationships with her children. She also writes about her work as a writer, and the challenges and rewards of living a creative life.

About Nobody Special is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with readers of all ages. It is a book about the complexities of human experience, and it is a reminder that we are all, in some way, nobody special.

Reviews

"Malcolm's essays are always intelligent, witty, and honest, and About Nobody Special is no exception. This is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with readers of all ages." —The New York Times Book Review

"Malcolm is a master of the personal essay, and About Nobody Special is her best work yet. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it." —The Washington Post Book World

"Malcolm is one of our most important writers, and About Nobody Special is her most personal and revealing book yet. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the human condition." —The Boston Globe

ABOUT NOBODY SPECIAL: Essays on an American Life

by Eric Hanauer

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	791 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	146 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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