Theodore Dalrymple finds deep satisfaction in books, and in this work he captures the thoughts occasioned by his recent reading. Inspired by a great and varied group of writers and touching on subjects of eternal interest, Dalrymple's observations here are carefully considered and beautifully expressed. Witty and engaging, These Spindrift Pages is sure to inspire your own deep reflections.Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and The Wheelchair and Other Stories.