Publisher's Synopsis
The Philosophy of Lost Objects
A Profound and Beautiful Exploration of Loss and What It Leaves Behind
Why do certain lost objects haunt us more than others? What stories do misplaced things carry with them? And is anything ever truly lost?
In this captivating and thought-provoking book, Suri Satnam takes readers on a journey through the strange and sentimental world of lost things. From childhood treasures that slip through our fingers to the eerie sensation of visiting vanished places, from the forgotten corners of thrift stores to the digital void of deleted memories, this book uncovers the emotional, philosophical, and even economic impact of loss.
Blending history, psychology, and personal reflection,
The Art of Losing: How the Things We Misplace Shape Our Lives
A Profound and Beautiful Exploration of Loss and What It Leaves Behind
Why do certain lost objects haunt us more than others? What stories do misplaced things carry with them? And is anything ever truly lost?
In this captivating and thought-provoking book, Suri Satnam takes readers on a journey through the strange and sentimental world of lost things. From childhood treasures that slip through our fingers to the eerie sensation of visiting vanished places, from the forgotten corners of thrift stores to the digital void of deleted memories, this book uncovers the emotional, philosophical, and even economic impact of loss.
Blending history, psychology, and personal reflection, this book reveals how missing objects continue to shape us, how cultures around the world treat loss, and why letting go can sometimes be the greatest discovery of all.
For anyone who has ever searched for something be it a lost key, a misplaced love, or a piece of themselves this book is a guide to seeing loss not as an emptiness, but as an invitation.
What if losing wasn't the end of the story, but the beginning of something new?
