Description
Discover 'Insomniac City', a beautifully crafted memoir by Bill Hayes that explores love, grief, and the vibrant pulse of New York City. In this trade paperback edition published by Bloomsbury in 2018, Hayes invites readers into his world as he navigates life in the sleepless city following the loss of his partner. With a keen eye for detail, he captures the essence of late-night strolls through the streets of New York, where he encounters kindred spirits, finds solace in the city's rhythms, and rejoices in the connections with its inhabitants. A central figure in this heartfelt narrative is the celebrated neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks, whom Hayes describes with affection and humor. Experience vignettes that celebrate Sacks's unparalleled zest for life, illuminating his thoughts on love and mortality, all infused with a sense of joy and poignancy. Enhanced with Hayes's stunning street photography, 'Insomniac City' offers a visual and literary journey through the heart of New York. This memoir is not just a tribute to Sacks but also a reflective exploration of existence, celebrating life's fleeting beauty amidst sorrow. Embrace a heartfelt tribute to living fully, a story sure to resonate with anyone who has felt the magic of the city. Order your copy of this compelling memoir today and immerse yourself in its unique perspective on life and love that evokes the spirit of the city like no other.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781408890615
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
'A beautiful memoir in which Oliver Sacks comes wonderfully to life ... Exquisitely wrought, heartrending and joyous' Joyce Carol Oates
Bill Hayes came to New York in 2009 with a one-way ticket and only the vaguest idea of how he would get by. But, at forty-eight years old, having spent decades in San Francisco, he craved change. Grieving over the death of his partner, he quickly discovered the profound consolations of the city 's incessant rhythms, the sight of the Empire State Building against the night sky, and New Yorkers themselves, kindred souls that Hayes, a lifelong insomniac, encountered on late-night strolls with his camera.
And he unexpectedly fell in love again, with his friend and neighbor, the writer and neurologist Oliver Sacks, whose exuberance is captured in funny and touching vignettes throughout. What emerges is a portrait of Sacks at his most personal and endearing, from falling in love for the first time at age seventy-five to facing illness and death (Sacks died of cancer in August 2015). Insomniac City is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of life. Filled with Hayes 's distinctive street photos of everyday New Yorkers, the book is a love song to the city and to all who have felt the particular magic and solace it offers.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781408890615
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
'A beautiful memoir in which Oliver Sacks comes wonderfully to life ... Exquisitely wrought, heartrending and joyous' Joyce Carol Oates
Bill Hayes came to New York in 2009 with a one-way ticket and only the vaguest idea of how he would get by. But, at forty-eight years old, having spent decades in San Francisco, he craved change. Grieving over the death of his partner, he quickly discovered the profound consolations of the city 's incessant rhythms, the sight of the Empire State Building against the night sky, and New Yorkers themselves, kindred souls that Hayes, a lifelong insomniac, encountered on late-night strolls with his camera.
And he unexpectedly fell in love again, with his friend and neighbor, the writer and neurologist Oliver Sacks, whose exuberance is captured in funny and touching vignettes throughout. What emerges is a portrait of Sacks at his most personal and endearing, from falling in love for the first time at age seventy-five to facing illness and death (Sacks died of cancer in August 2015). Insomniac City is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of life. Filled with Hayes 's distinctive street photos of everyday New Yorkers, the book is a love song to the city and to all who have felt the particular magic and solace it offers.