Kate Kirkpatrick Knihy

“One is not born a woman, but becomes one”, Simone de Beauvoir A symbol of liberated womanhood, Simone de Beauvoir's unconventional relationships inspired and scandalised her generation. A philosopher, writer, and feminist icon, she won prestigious literary prizes and transformed the way we think about gender with The Second Sex. But despite her successes, she wondered if she had sold herself short. Her liaison with Jean-Paul Sartre has been billed as one of the most legendary love affairs of the twentieth century. But for Beauvoir it came at a cost: for decades she was dismissed as an unoriginal thinker who 'applied' Sartre's ideas. In recent years new material has come to light revealing the ingenuity of Beauvoir's own philosophy and the importance of other lovers in her life. This ground-breaking biography draws on never-before-published diaries and letters to tell the fascinating story of how Simone de Beauvoir became herself.

»Man wird nicht als Frau geboren, man wird dazu gemacht«, schrieb Simone de Beauvoir. Sie war Philosophin, Schriftstellerin, Existenzialistin und eine feministische Ikone. Ihre Romane erhielten renommierte Literaturpreise und »Das andere Geschlecht« hat die Art und Weise, wie wir über Geschlechtergrenzen denken, für immer verändert. Kate Kirkpatricks Buch ist die erste Biografie von Simone de Beauvoir seit der Veröffentlichung ihrer Briefe und der frühen Tagebücher – vor allem die erst kürzlich erschienenen Briefe an ihren Geliebten Claude Lanzmann werfen ein neues Licht auf ihre Beziehung zu Jean Paul Sartre. Kirkpatrick beschreibt kenntnisreich und spannend, wie sich Beauvoirs Denken und ihr Selbstverständnis entwickelt haben.

Exploring the enduring nature of love, this book delves into the profound connections that transcend physical boundaries and mortal existence. It weaves a narrative that illustrates how true affection can defy separation, highlighting the emotional and spiritual bonds that persist even after death. Through poignant storytelling, it captures the essence of devotion and the belief that love remains unbreakable, offering readers a touching reflection on the power of relationships that endure beyond life's limitations.

Exploring the intersections of mysticism and existentialism, this book examines their definitions and the influence of mysticism in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century German and French philosophy. It highlights key thinkers and ideas that shaped these movements, offering insights into how mysticism informed existential thought during this transformative period in intellectual history.

An autopilot lifestyle will no longer suffice. Now is the time to actively pursue the radiance your heart, mind, and body yearn for. This book is a dynamic masterclass guide to self-healing unlike any before. If you are ready to supercharge your commitment to cultivating a life of unimaginable fulfillment and meaning, the key is within these pages.