My Year Off
Robert McCrum
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My Year Off
Published
1999
Publisher
Charnwood
Pages
280
ISBN-13
9780708991176
ISBN-10
0708991173
Description
On the morning of July 29, 1995, Robert McCrum - 42 years old, newly married, at the top of his profession as one of British publishing's most admired editors, and in what he thought was the full bloom of health - awoke to find himself totally paralyzed on the left side, the victim of a stroke brought on by a massive cerebral hemorrhage. After a nightmarish day struggling to reach a phone, he finally summoned help. In the weeks to come, McCrum would have to face the reality that his life had irrevocably changed and that medical science, maddeningly, could neither pinpoint the cause of the stroke nor offer any guarantee of recovery. What ensued was a battle beset by frustration and depression but equally marked by small victories, the help of dedicated physicians and therapists, and, first and last, the support of his new wife, whose love proved equal to their dismaying circumstances. My Year Off is a story of hope, written with the sort of candor and detail that has been missing in the literature of strokes up to this time. It is as well a grown-up love story of the most realistic - and hence, inspiring - kind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in My Year Off?
This edition of My Year Off has approximately 280 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read My Year Off?
For most readers, My Year Off typically takes between 5h 50m and 3h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of My Year Off?
The estimated word count for My Year Off is approximately 70,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of My Year Off?
My Year Off was written by Robert McCrum.
When was My Year Off published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.