{"product_id":"textbook-amy-krouse-rosenthal-9781101984550","title":"Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia an Ordinary Life\u003c\/i\u003e returns with a literary experience that is unprecedented, unforgettable, and explosively human. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen years after her beloved, groundbreaking\u003ci\u003e Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life\u003c\/i\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal delivers a book full of her distinct blend of nonlinear narrative, wistful reflections, and insightful wit. It is a mighty, life-affirming work that sheds light on all the ordinary and extraordinary ways we are connected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Like she did with \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of an Ordinary Life\u003c\/i\u003e, Amy Krouse Rosenthal ingeniously adapts a standard format--a textbook, this time--to explore life's lessons and experiences into a funny, wise, and poignant work of art. Not exactly a memoir, not just a collection of observations, \u003ci\u003eTextbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful exploration into the many ways we are connected on this planet and speaks to the awe, bewilderment, and poignancy of being alive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"...a groundbreaking new twist on the traditional literary experience... Textbook is a delightful collection of interesting scenarios that directly point to life lessons. Rosenthal manages to spotlight grand moments and everyday moments with equal curiosity, proving that it can be both a privilege -- and petrifying -- to peek into one's humanity.\"\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eAssociated Press \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Rosenthal is a marvel... a talented storyteller with an experimental flair for formatting... This engaging, playful, and clever glimpse into one woman's life offers lots of photographs, graphic illustrations, and diagrams, resulting in a book that will make readers smile as their notions of story delivery expand.\" \u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Krouse Rosenthal\u003c\/b\u003e wrote more than thirty picture books, including the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eI Wish You More \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDear Girl\u003c\/i\u003e (cowritten with her daughter, Paris Rosenthal). In addition to \u003ci\u003eTextbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal\u003c\/i\u003e, Amy is also the author of the groundbreaking memoir \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of an Ordinary Life\u003c\/i\u003e, which Amazon named as one of the top 10 memoirs of the decade. She was a con­tributor to National Public Radio, a TED collaborator and speaker, a filmmaker, and the creator of a specialty line of keepsake journals. Amy raised her three children with her husband on a tree­lined street in Chicago. For more about Amy's life and work, and to donate to the Foundation formed in her memory, please see www.amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dutton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681940869394,"sku":"9781101984550","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9acbb584-f706-436e-ae94-e6b2aa87f82f.jpg?v=1733960840","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/textbook-amy-krouse-rosenthal-9781101984550","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}