Lenney, Dinah
Coffee (Object Lessons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501344350
- author:
- Lenney, Dinah
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 16.51 x 12.19 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,Philosophy, Aesthetics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Coffee by Dinah Lenney explores the complex relationship we have with this everyday beverage. It's more than just a drink - it's a ritual, a comfort, and a way to slow down or speed up our lives. Through her thoughtful examination of coffee culture, Lenney delves into the ways in which it shapes our daily routines, our sense of self, and our connection to others. As she reflects on the simple pleasures of coffee, Lenney also confronts the challenges of growing older and finding meaning in a rapidly changing world. This beautifully designed book is part personal history, part meditation on the human experience, and part exploration of the ways in which we find comfort and solace in our daily routines. Published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic, Coffee offers a unique perspective on the power of everyday objects to shape our lives and our understanding of ourselves.