Why do so many
people in the happiest countries in the world take their own lives,
while fewer people in poorer countries do? The surprising answer is
meaning. Too many people in the richer countries don’t feel their
lives are meaningful. I particularly enjoyed the incident where Will
Durante was asked by a man why he should go on living. Durante had no
easy answer, so the man walked away, but it inspired Durante to
search for the answers for himself.
This book is
organized around the four aspect of meaning: belonging, purpose,
storytelling, and transcendence. In each of these sections, the
author relies on psychology, sociology, philosophy, and theology to
present information and look at the way, philosophers, poets,
scientists, and others have answered the question, or looked for
meaning.
The book is well
researched. The author does a commendable job of presenting somewhat
difficult material in a form that the average reader can enjoy. Her
storytelling ability is one of the major reason for this. I recommend
reading this book if you’re looking for a more fulfilling life.
Reading the stories and questions can change your outlook and lead
you to find more meaning in your own life.
I received this book
from Blogging for Books for this review.
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