Things You Get for Free

Things You Get for Free by Michael McGirr is a travelogue published by Scribe Publications in 2012, featuring 271 pages in English. The book chronicles McGirr’s journey with his mother as they embark on a long-overdue honeymoon across Europe, blending humor with reflections on historical figures and personal experiences. Through their travels, McGirr explores themes of family history, faith, and the complexities of life, offering insights into both joy and struggle.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines travel and personal memoir, as McGirr shares anecdotes from their adventures while delving into deeper reflections on love, perseverance, and the impact of historical figures. The book also touches on topics related to religion and genealogy, providing a rich backdrop for the author’s exploration of his family’s past. This edition captures McGirr’s unique wit and perspective, making it a thoughtful read for those interested in personal stories and cultural reflections.
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Things You Get for Free is a travelogue rich with charm and wisdom and sparkling with its author’s singular wit.
At the age of thirty-four, Michael McGirr decides to take his charming and inimitable mum on the honeymoon she and her late husband never got around to having. Between recounting their hilarious travels around Europe and meditating on the historical figures who dot their voyage Ñ everyone from Hemingway to Michelangelo to the quietly heroic people who inspire McGirr’s special brand of faith Ñ he plunges deep into his family history, unearthing sickness and depression but also moments of great love and perseverance.
Things You Get for Free is a deeply moving spiritual and intellectual journey that sparkles with McGirr’s singular wit and proves the truth behind his mother’s favourite saying: ‘I know more than you think I know.’
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