Reviews and Comments

A powerful book that intertwines literature, philosophy, medicine, science, and religion all into a ball of lived-experience that highlights the fragility of our existence—even for the young, smart, and successful. This book will lead you to think deeply about your life and will cause you to weep as Paul recounts his own experience with death. This memoir is a short and essential read for all mortals.

An interesting look into how biblical manuscripts have been altered throughout history. Ehrman does a good job at making the academic subject of textual criticism accessible to the public while maintaining a secular stance.

Is suffering requisite for the existence of happiness? This short novella brings to light the issues with a "che sera, sera" mindset and seeks to refute Lebzinian optimism.

Despite the kooky premise, it was actually an enjoyable little read.

It's a chilling story that highlights the dangers associated with a hedonistic society that pursues happiness above wisdom and understanding, and in a discomforting way, it brings to light the inseparable relationship between suffering and genuine freedom.