A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams by Michael Pollan

A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams

Michael Pollan

352 pages first pub 1997 (view editions)

nonfiction art design memoir philosophy informative reflective slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

Readers who relish contemplative explorations of how physical spaces shape identity and creativity, blending personal narrative with broader philosophical musings on humanity's connection to the built environment, will find this book deeply rewarding.

Description

Michael Pollan's unmatched ability to draw lines of connection between our everyday experiences--whether eating, gardening, or building--and the natural world has been the basis for the popular success of his many works of nonfiction, including th...

Read more

Community Reviews

3.75
based on 538 reviews

Moods

informative: 93%

reflective: 81%

inspiring: 43%

funny: 18%

relaxing: 18%

challenging: 12%

lighthearted: 12%

adventurous: 6%

hopeful: 6%


Pace

25% of readers chose medium
75% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more