Eva Hoffman (2) (1945–)
Author of How to Be Bored
For other authors named Eva Hoffman, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Eva Hoffman was born in Krakow, Poland and eventually emigrated to Canda with her family. She received a Ph. D. from Harvard University. She taught literature and was the editor of the New York Times Book Review. Hoffman is the author of such books as Lost in Translation: A Life in a New Language show more (1989) and Shtetl: The Life and Death of a Small Town and the World of Polish Jews (1997). (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Eva Hoffman
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Common Knowledge
- Other names
- Ewa Wydra
- Birthdate
- 1945-07-01
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Rice University
Yale School of Music
Harvard University (Ph.D. | English and American Literature | 1975) - Organizations
- The New York Times
- Birthplace
- Krakow, Poland
- Places of residence
- Krakow, Poland
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
London, England, UK - Map Location
- Poland
USA
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Reviews
The prompt started out very interesting: we have two biggest problems in our current world. First is hyperactivity, where everbody is busy with consuming information and experiences, and is stuck in their little phone screen. The second problem is that we have more freedom than ever, and comes with it the plethora of options and choices on how to live your life, which turns out is more harmful than we thought. The author then went on explaining how to solve this problem, by become idle (to show more have time to think), introspection (knowing what is your value and what you want) and get in the "flow" state (to fully engage in whatever you do).
This book serves more as a reminder for me, and it doesn't really give new information. And it feels stretching at times. show less
This book serves more as a reminder for me, and it doesn't really give new information. And it feels stretching at times. show less
Concise, thoughtful and informative. A useful tool box of ideas and techniques for expanding self knowledge and satisfaction.
Could alternatively be titled - how to find meaning and purpose.
Could alternatively be titled - how to find meaning and purpose.
Well, I discovered one way to be bored....
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- Works
- 5
- Members
- 82
- Popularity
- #220,760
- Rating
- 3.2
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 72
- Languages
- 5