Life of One's Own

''A beautiful, deeply philosophical book about reading as a form of existential consolation'' Literary Review
''Acute and tender . . . alive with discovery and desire'' Observer
''A meditation, by turns glorious and aching, on what it means to be a woman and to try to be free'' Amia Srinivasan
''A gift to readers of all ages. Engaging . . . poignant . . . uplifting'' Washington Post
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