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Shelf Life: How Books Have Changed the Destinies and Desires of Men and Nations [Paperback]

George Grant (Author), Karen Grant (Author)
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  • Paperback: 221 pages
  • Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (September 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581820437
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581820430
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Only for Book lovers, I'm sure!, June 12, 2000
This review is from: Shelf Life: How Books Have Changed the Destinies and Desires of Men and Nations (Paperback)
"I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library," wrote Jorge Luis Borges. This perfect quote for book lovers is a sampling of what's inside Shelf Life, a treatise about the impact books have on humanity. Throughout this small volume, the reader uncovers information about books as well as wonderful quotes concerning books, and book lists from a variety of sources. It is also a look at what kinds of reads appeal to a variety of thinkers. The quotes alone are enough to make an avid reader want to get his/her hands on these pages, the book lists are engrosing as well. I could ad some of my own favorites to this review, and so I shall: My Best Friends Live In Books ...from a poster promoting the children's writer, Rosemary Wells. You better be careful to make books like you!... ...taken from The Goops by Gelette Burgess. The only thing missing are some pretty pictures! Enjoy!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating literary, cultural and historical survey., February 3, 2000
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The culture of books and reading has had a great impact not only upon the lives of individuals, but on the course of nations. This celebration of books and reading gathers quotes and reflections by literary figures from all eras, considering these changes. Light but inviting reading.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful handbook for booklovers, November 18, 2003
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Shelf Life is full of wonderful quotes about words and books, enlightening and inspirational stories for all booklovers, and encouragement to live your life as a reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this window into the minds of authors about the meaning and joy of reading.
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