Isbn: 9781400063321 - Learning to Drive: and Other Life Stories (25 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Celebrated for her award-winning political columns, criticism, and poetry, Katha Pollitt now shows us another side of her talent. Learning to Drive is a surprising, revealing, and entertaining collection of essays drawn from the author's own life. With deep feeling and sharp insight, Pollitt writes about the death of her father; the sad but noble final days of a leftist study group of which she was a member; and the betrayal and heartbreak inflicted by a man who seriously deceived her. (Her infinitely patient, gentle driving instructor points out her weakness--Observation, Katha, observation ) She also offers a candid view of her preoccupation with her ex-lover's haunting presence on the Internet, and her search there for a secret link that might provide a revelation about him that will Explain Everything. Other topics include the differences between women and men--More than half the male members of the Donner party died of cold and starvation, but three quarters of the females survived, saved by that extra layer of fat we spend our lives trying to get rid of--and the practical implications of political theory: What if socialism--all that warmhearted folderol about community and solidarity and sharing was just an elaborate con job, a way for men to avoid supporting their kids? Learning to Drive demonstrates that while Katha Pollitt is undeniably one of our era's most profound observers of culture, society, and politics, she is just as impressively a wise, graceful, and honest observer of her own and others' human nature. Praise for Learning to Drive The kind of book you want to look up from at points so you can read aloud certain passages to a friend or lover.--Chicago Tribune A powerful personal narrative . . . full of insight and charm . . . Pollitt is her own Jane Austen character . . . haughty and modest, moral and irresponsible, sensible and, happily for us, lost in sensibility.--The New York Review of Books With . . . bracing self-honesty, Pollitt takes us through the maddening swirl of contradictions at the heart of being fifty-something: the sense of slowing down, of urgency, of wisdom, of ignorance, of strength, of helplessness, of breakdown, of renewal.--The Seattle Times Essays of breathtaking candor and razor-sharp humor . . . Pollitt] has outdone herself. . . . Her] observations are acute and her confessions tonic. Forget face-lifts; Pollitt's essays elevate the spirit.--Booklist (starred review).…

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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Celebrated for her award-winning political columns, criticism, and poetry, Katha Pollitt now shows us another side of her talent. Learning to Drive is a surprising, revealing, and entertaining collection of essays drawn from the author's own life. With deep feeling and sharp insight, Pollitt writes about the death of her father; the sad but noble final days of a leftist study group of which she was a member; and the betrayal and heartbreak inflicted by a man who seriously deceived her. (Her infinitely patient, gentle driving instructor points out her weakness--Observation, Katha, observation ) She also offers a candid view of her preoccupation with her ex-lover's haunting presence on the Internet, and her search there for a secret link that might provide a revelation about him that will Explain Everything. Other topics include the differences between women and men--More than half the male members of the Donner party died of cold and starvation, but three quarters of the females survived, saved by that extra layer of fat we spend our lives trying to get rid of--and the practical implications of political theory: What if socialism--all that warmhearted folderol about community and solidarity and sharing was just an elaborate con job, a way for men to avoid supporting their kids? Learning to Drive demonstrates that while Katha Pollitt is undeniably one of our era's most profound observers of culture, society, and politics, she is just as impressively a wise, graceful, and honest observer of her own and others' human nature. Praise for Learning to Drive The kind of book you want to look up from at points so you can read aloud certain passages to a friend or lover.--Chicago Tribune A powerful personal narrative . . . full of insight and charm . . . Pollitt is her own Jane Austen character . . . haughty and modest, moral and irresponsible, sensible and, happily for us, lost in sensibility.--The New York Review of Books With . . . bracing self-honesty, Pollitt takes us through the maddening swirl of contradictions at the heart of being fifty-something: the sense of slowing down, of urgency, of wisdom, of ignorance, of strength, of helplessness, of breakdown, of renewal.--The Seattle Times Essays of breathtaking candor and razor-sharp humor . . . Pollitt] has outdone herself. . . . Her] observations are acute and her confessions tonic. Forget face-lifts; Pollitt's essays elevate the spirit.--Booklist (starred review).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. First Edition. Pages unmarked. Glossy dust jacket moderately edgeworn. Binding square & firm.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. CS2 - An advance uncorrected proof paperback book SIGNED by author in very good condition that has some bumped corners and crease and light shelf wear. A surprising and brilliantly written collection of personal stories by one of America's best-known and most respected political commentators. 8.25"x5.5", 207 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Advance Reading Copy (ARC).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Learning to Drive: And Other Life Stories This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hole punch through the barcode, else very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition stated. Full number line. Book and DJ are solid VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. second printing. Inscribed by author on title page. Minor shelf wear to binding & edges of text block. Pages toning with age otherwise Text and images unmarked. DJ lightly shelf worn with scuffs & creases in a mylar cover. Signed by Author.…

8 1/2 x 5 7/8. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First edition, First printing. Random House, NY, 2007, 207 pages. First/First in Near Fine/Near Fine condition shelfwear to edges. Otherwise tight, square and unclipped. The Author has Signed and warmly Inscribed on the title page"for a true friend.Katha Pollitt". (See photos). Previous winner of National Critics Book Circle Award? All books bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second printing. Signed by the author on the title page: "Katha Pollitt." The book is square and unmarked; one corner and tail of spine lightly bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $22.95). Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. New York: Random House 2007 9781400063321 . Later [2nd] printing. This copy has been inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. 207+ pages collecting 11 essays ["stories drawn from the author's own life"]. Near Fine copy [very light bumping to the spine ends] in Fine jacket See photos clphE.…

Condition: FINE. First printing. An entertaining collection of 11 stories drawn from the authors own life - she writes about the death of her father; the sad final days of a leftist study group of which she was a member and more. 207 pp. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 207 pages. 5.75x8.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.