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Too Much & Not In The Mood
240 pages, 2017
In 1931, Virginia Woolf expressed frustration with writing and editing her work to please others. That attitude inspired Durga Chew-Bose to create and collect her own fine essays. The result is a lyrical and piercingly insightful collection of essays, letters (to her grandmother, to the basketball star Michael Jordan, to Death), and her own brand of essay-meets-prose poetry about identity and culture. Inspired by Maggie Nelson’s Bluets, Lydia Davis’s short prose, and Vivian Gornick’s exploration of interior life, Chew-Bose captures the inner restlessness that keeps her always on the brink of creative expression.
In Too Much & Not In The Mood, Durga Chew-Bose invites us to explore the concept of personal identity. She encourages us to look into our own lives and see how our experiences shape who we are. It's a journey of self-discovery that can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Chew-Bose shows us the power of words and how they can be used to express our deepest emotions and thoughts. She encourages us to not be afraid of using words to express ourselves, even if it means being vulnerable. It's a reminder that our words have power and we should use them wisely.
The book emphasizes the importance of reflection. Chew-Bose encourages us to take time to reflect on our experiences, our feelings, and our thoughts. This reflection can help us understand ourselves better and make sense of our lives.
Too Much & Not In The Mood also explores the concept of cultural identity. Durga Chew-Bose digs into her own experiences as a woman of color, and encourages us to examine our own cultural identities. It's a chance to understand how our cultural backgrounds shape our experiences and perspectives.
Chew-Bose finds beauty in the mundane and everyday life. She encourages us to do the same, to find joy and beauty in the simple things. It's a reminder to appreciate the little things in life and find happiness in them.
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