In my new book The Wisdom of the Shire (to be published October 30th from Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press) I shed a light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J.R.R. Tolkien and his most beloved creation—those stouthearted Hobbits.
Drawing on The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other tales of Middle-earth, I show how a snug Hobbit-hole is actually just a state of mind and how even the smallest person can have the valor of a Rider of Rohan.
I explore subjects dear to a Halfling’s heart, such as beer, food, and friendship, as well as more serious concerns such as courage, living in harmony with nature, and good versus evil.
How can simple pleasures like gardening, taking long walks, and eating delicious meals with friends make you significantly happier? Why is the act of giving presents on your birthday instead of getting them such a revolutionary idea? And how can we carry the burden of our own “magic ring of power” without becoming devoured by it? The Wisdom of the Shire holds the answers to these and more of life’s essential questions.
–Ty Burrell, Emmy-winning star of Modern Family
The UK cover from Hodder & Stoughton
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