I Am, I Am, I Am:Seventeen Brushes With Death

Name: I Am, I Am, I Am:Seventeen Brushes With Death
SKU: 9781035430048
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The Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling memoir from the author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT

With an introduction by Ann Patchett

AS FEATURED ON: DESERT ISLAND DISCS, BIG SCOTTISH BOOK CLUB, THE ZOE BALL BOOKCLUB
A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, IRISH TIMES, OBSERVER, RED and THE TELEGRAPH
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE FOR MEMOIR AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY 2018
O’Farrell takes up a bow and arrow and aims right at the human heart” The Times
I Am, I Am, I Am is novelist Maggie O’Farrell’s unputdownable story of a life told in near-death experiences. A childhood illness she was not expected to survive. A terrifying encounter on a remote path. A mismanaged lab our in an understaffed hospital. An ongoing struggle to protect a child from a condition that leaves her daily vulnerable.
Insightful, inspirational, gorgeously written, it is a book to devour at a sitting – a story you finish newly conscious of life’s fragility, determined to make every heartbeat count.
Leaves the reader feeling breathless, grateful and fully alive” Ann Patchett
A rare talent to enthrall… It will leave you bereft and wanting more” Sunday Times
It is absolutely, in every possible sense of the word, brilliant” Max Porter
I have never read a book about death that has made me feel so alive” Tracy Chevalier

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I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death

I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death Book Description

This captivating memoir, I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death, is now available at Kalimat Bookstore Online. Written by celebrated novelist Maggie O’Farrell, the book offers an unputdownable story that explores the fragile line between life and death. With an introduction by Ann Patchett, the narrative weaves together childhood illness, a terrifying encounter on a remote path, and a mismanaged labor in an understaffed hospital. Readers will feel the urgency of each near‑death moment and the deep love that pulls the author forward.

The Sunday Times named it a No. 1 bestselling memoir, and it won Book of the Year honors from The Times, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. It was also shortlisted for the 2018 PEN Ackerley Prize for Memoir and Autobiography. Throughout the story, O’Farrell takes up a bow and arrow, aiming directly at the human heart, as described by The Times. Fans of powerful, lyrical writing will recognize her talent for turning trauma into hope.

Key Features of I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death

Readers will discover seven vivid brushes with death that shape the author’s life. Each episode highlights an ongoing struggle to protect a child from a condition that leaves her vulnerable daily. Moreover, the memoir blends insight, inspiration, and gorgeous prose, making it a book to devour in one sitting. Meanwhile, the narrative leaves you newly conscious of life’s fragility and determined to make every heartbeat count.

Additionally, the memoir has been featured on Desert Island Discs, the Big Scottish Book Club, and the Zoe Ball Book Club. It has earned praise from Ann Patchett, who says it leaves readers “breathless, grateful and fully alive.” Max Porter calls it “absolutely brilliant,” while Tracy Chevalier notes that no other book about death has made her feel so alive.

Why Read This Book?

Fans of memoirs will appreciate O’Farrell’s ability to turn personal tragedy into universal truth. The story offers a rare talent to enthrall, combining raw emotion with literary craftsmanship. Therefore, readers can expect a reading experience that is both heart‑breaking and uplifting. Because the memoir is written in a clear, accessible style, it resonates with a broad audience, from casual readers to literary enthusiasts.

Furthermore, the book invites you to reflect on your own life’s moments of vulnerability. It encourages gratitude, resilience, and a deeper appreciation for the people who support us. In short, it is a powerful reminder that even in darkness, we can find light.

About This Book

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