Surrendering Oz
Bonnie Friedman
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 43m
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Surrendering Oz
Published
2014
Pages
223
ISBN-13
9780989753227
ISBN-10
0989753220
Description
"The boy's coming-of-age story is about leaving home to save the world. The girl's coming-of-age story is about relinquishing the world beyond home. It is about finding a way to sacrifice one's yearning for the larger world and to be happy about it. Surrendering Oz is about giving up the safety of emotionally zoning out--about learning to think with the body. It is a memoir in essays that charts the emotional awakening of a bookish Bronx girl. Bonnie Friedman is the author of Writing Past Dark. She teaches creative writing at the University of North Texas"-- "Surrendering Oz is a memoir in essays that charts the emotional awakening of a bookish Bronx girl. We follow her from her early job as a proofreader at The Guinness Book of World Records, through an illicit liaison which threatens to destroy her marriage and finally see her take charge of her life as a Texas professor, writer and wise student of her own soul"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Surrendering Oz?
This edition of Surrendering Oz has approximately 223 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 Surrendering Oz?
For most readers, Surrendering Oz typically takes between 4h 39m and 3h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,750 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 Surrendering Oz?
The estimated word count for Surrendering Oz is approximately 55,750 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 Surrendering Oz?
Surrendering Oz was written by Bonnie Friedman.
When was Surrendering Oz published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.