I Miss You When I Blink: Essays
I Miss You When I Blink: Essays
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BetaI Miss You When I Blink: Essays
Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019
Super Short Summary
I Miss You When I Blink: Essays by Mary Laura Philpott is a collection of personal essays exploring themes of identity, reinvention, and finding balance in life's complexities. Philpott reflects on her experiences with humor and insight, addressing the challenges of adulthood, personal growth, and the quest for fulfillment while navigating everyday responsibilities.
Contemplative
Emotional
Humorous
Bittersweet
Inspirational
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I Miss You When I Blink: Essays by Mary Laura Philpott receives praise for its wit, relatability, and exploration of identity crises. Readers appreciate its humor and authenticity, though some find its narrative repetitive. The blend of personal anecdotes with universal themes resonates, appealing to those navigating life's complexities.
Who Should Read I Miss You When I Blink: Essays?
A reader who enjoys I Miss You When I Blink: Essays likely appreciates witty, introspective essays on personal growth and identity, akin to Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert or Bossypants by Tina Fey, blending humor and poignant self-reflection.
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Mixed feelings
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Mary Laura Philpott is known for her relatable and humorous writing style, which has led her to be compared to celebrated essayists such as Nora Ephron.
I Miss You When I Blink: Essays explores themes of identity and personal growth while reflecting on Philpott's experiences as a bookseller, mother, and writer.
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The book's title, I Miss You When I Blink, is inspired by a playful phrase often exchanged between Philpott and her children, emphasizing the fleeting nature of everyday moments.
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