Why Do Fools Fall in Love: A Realist's Guide to Romance - Couverture souple

Grose, Anouchka

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1935639005 ISBN 13 : 9781935639008

Editeur : Tin House Books, 2011

Synopsis

Falling in love is a complicated, messy, mad endeavor--and staying in love is even worse. But while bitter experience and brutal statistics may tell us that it will probably all end in tears, we still continue to believe in and pursue romance, even if it means losing sleep, friends, or our sanity in the process. In this nimble and original exploration of love's hidden motivations and manifestations, Anouchka Grose tries to get to the heart of its hold over us. This straight-talking, sympathetic book sifts through the combined wisdom of philosophers and poets, scientists and shrinks to offer some serious solutions to the conundrum of love. Guiding us from the first flirtatious text message to dodging insults in divorce court, through swooning, stalking, and swearing undying devotion, this cheerful book about the horrors of love is essential reading for anyone who has ever loved and lost. And then loved all over again.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Anouchka Grose was born in Sydney, Australia, but has lived in London most of her life. She is currently a writer and psychoanalyst, but has also worked as a musician, receptionist, editor, jewelry designer, and lampshade maker. She has published two novels, Darling Daisy and Ringing for You.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tin House Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1935639005
• ISBN 13: 9781935639008
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible