The Book of Friendship

Description

Aristotle prized friendship. Kierkegaard judged it sinful. But from playground to grave, friendships play a critical role in our lives. Friendships define and even replace relationships with siblings and parents; they can last decades longer than some marriages, and be just as turbulent and passionate. With 'the big society' and social networking dominating the headlines, modern friendships and how we create and maintain them are very much under debate. In The Book of Friendship, Josie Barnard explores this elusive and potent phenomenon. Moving seamlessly from Boudicca to Jennifer Aniston, from Nietszche to Morecambe & Wise, she examines how friendship is affected by class, gender and geography, and the circumstances that can turn a passing acquaintance into a lifelong friend. The Book of Friendship discusses with wit, intelligence and sparkling insight every aspect of this alluring, uplifting, vital relationship.

Author description

Josie Barnard has been an editor, journalist and radio broadcaster. Her first novel, POKER FACE (Virago), was the winner of a Betty Trask Award. She lives in London.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781844085484
• Publisher : Little, Brown Book Group
• Imprint : Virago Press Ltd
• Publication date : November 2011
• Dimensions : 216mm X 135mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Availability date : December 2011
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Pages : 352
• Dewey classification : 302.34
• Bind : Hardback
• Author : Josie Barnard