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I Miss You When I Blink: Essays

Mary Laura Philpott
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I Miss You When I Blink: Essays

Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019

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Mary Laura Philpott

I Miss You When I Blink: Essays

Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Short Story • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

15,203 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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 this

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.

4.0

15,203 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Short Story • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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