A Field Guide to Getting Lost
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006209
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Biography•
Philosophy•
Arts & Culture•
Science & Nature2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit is a collection of essays exploring themes of uncertainty, transformation, and the unknown. Solnit examines how individuals find meaning through losing themselves in landscapes, art, and personal experiences. She weaves together history, philosophy, and memoir to delve into the beauty and potential found in being lost.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Mysterious
Emotional
Inspirational
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A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit is praised for its lyrical prose and introspective exploration of themes like uncertainty and the unknown. Readers appreciate Solnit's ability to weave personal anecdotes with philosophical reflections. However, some find the narrative meandering and disjointed. Overall, it is valued for its depth and thought-provoking content.
Who Should Read A Field Guide to Getting Lost?
A reader of A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit enjoys reflective essays, blending memoir, philosophy, and nature, akin to Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem. This reader seeks introspection and exploration of the unknown.
20,901 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
209
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
•
Biography•
Philosophy•
Arts & Culture•
Science & Nature2006
Adult
18+ years
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