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Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life

Yiyun Li
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Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Yiyun Li

Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Chinese Literature

Biography

Philosophy
Setting

2010s

Theme
Language
Topic
Philosophy

Mental Illness
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life is a memoir by Yiyun Li exploring her journey through depression, the solace she finds in literature, and her struggles with identity. The narrative delves into her relationships with authors she admires and her own writing process, reflecting on life, language, and healing.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,618 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Yiyun Li's Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life offers an introspective exploration of mental health and identity. Critics praise its eloquent prose and emotional depth, yet some note its elliptical structure may challenge readers seeking a linear narrative. Overall, it captivates with intellectual and empathetic insights into the human experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life?

Readers who appreciate introspective memoirs like When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi or The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion will enjoy Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life for its deep exploration of mental health, identity, and writing’s healing power in a reflective and poignant style.

4.0

2,618 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Chinese Literature

Biography

Philosophy
Setting

2010s

Theme
Language
Topic
Philosophy

Mental Illness
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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