A Short History of Richard Kline by Amanda Lohrey literary-nonfiction 'Remarkably tender and thoughtful

'Remarkably tender and thoughtful

this unique edition of In Praise Of Idleness is given new life by New York Times–bestselling author and internationally acclaimed humourist Bradley Trevor Greive

Read it with the young kids in your life and show them early that

”— Alexa von Tobel

A Short History of Richard Kline by Amanda Lohrey literary-nonfiction 'Remarkably tender and thoughtfulI woke with a gasp. And lay in the dark, open mouthed, holding my breath. That feeling . . . that feeling was indescribable. For a moment I had felt as if I were falling . . . falling into bliss. All his life, Richard Kline has been haunted by a sense that something is lacking. He envies the ease with which others slip into contented suburban life or the pursuit of wealth. As he moves into middle age, Richard grows angry, cynical, depressed. But then