Book : Becoming Duchess Goldblatt - Anonymous

-Titulo Original : Becoming Duchess Goldblatt

-Fabricante :

Mariner Books

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One of the New York Times’ 20 Books to Read in 2020 “A tonic . . . Splendid . . . A respite . . . A summer cocktail of a book.”-Washington Post“Unforgettable . . . Behind her brilliantly witty and uplifting message is a remarkable vulnerability and candor that reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles-and that we can, against all odds, get through them.”-Lori Gottlieb, New York Times best-selling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeonePart memoir and part joyful romp through the fields of imagination, the story behind a beloved pseudonymous Twitter account reveals how a writer deep in grief rebuilt a life worth living.Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is two stories: that of the reclusive real-life writer who created a fictional character out of loneliness and thin air, and that of the magical Duchess Goldblatt herself, a bright light in the darkness of social media. Fans around the world are drawn to Her Grace’s voice, her wit, her life-affirming love for all humanity, and the fun and friendship of the community that’s sprung up around her. @DuchessGoldblat (81 year-old literary icon, author of An Axe to Grind) brought people together in her name: in bookstores, museums, concerts, and coffee shops, and along the way, brought real friends home-foremost among them, Lyle Lovett. “The only way to be reliably sure that the hero gets the girl at the end of the story is to be both the hero and the girl yourself.” - Duchess Goldblatt Review An Amazon Best Book of July 2020: Fans of Duchess Goldblatt will relish Becoming Duchess Goldblatt, and for those who have not yet met “Her Grace” (as her fans call her) you will soon fall under her spell. Goldblatt is a fictional 81-year-old social-media personality and author of the bestselling Feasting on the Carcasses of My Enemies, who tweets things like Hello, lemon-lime sourballs. It’s Transitory Saturday, when we remember that nothing is good forever, and nothing is bad forever.” Her witticisms and turns of phrases have cultivated quite a following, including Lyle Lovett and best-selling authors Celeste Ng, Alexander Chee, Lori Gottlieb, Rebecca Makkai, and so many more. Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is the memoir of her creator discovering humor, camaraderie, and community through Her Grace as she deals with the sadness and loneliness that comes from a divorce, partial custody of her kid, job annoyances, and the absence of care. Her Grace extends friendship to everyone, offering universal acceptance and encouragement. As her creator writes, “the damnedest thing was: she was better than me...Duchess has perfect compassion and grace.” This true story based in make-believe is a breath of fresh air and a lot of fun. A powerful testament to the joys of the imagination and how a simple change in viewpoint can make a more sprightly and supportive world. -Al Woodworth, Amazon Book Review Review Deeply satisfying, unexpectedly moving. ...As lovable as the duchess herself. ...In Duchess Goldblatts digital neighborhood, people are not just welcome but completely adored. ...Duchess and Anonymous subtly, slowly become one person. She no longer feels alone; neither do her subjects. People find solace in this fictional character-and Anonymous does, too. - Julie Klam, New York Times Book Review Theres no recipe for Duchess Goldblatt tweets, but they often amount to one part conventional wisdom and two parts surrealism, with some grandmotherly tenderness or saltiness sprinkled in for good measure...Her feed is one of the few places on the internet devoted to spreading unadulterated joy. Its also a successful example of social media literature, due in part to Duchesss voice, which requires readers to confront the ridiculousness of the entire premise alongside the sincerity of her musings. ... Becoming Duchess Goldblatt recontextualizes the Twitter account as a therapeutic exercise. - Kate Dwyer, New York TimesUplifting. - People, T