What is the meaning of life? Can that question be answered? What does it even mean to ask it? Is there a purpose to our human existence? In this little book, literature professor Terry Eagleton takes a look at these kinds of big questions and explores ways that we might approach them. The heaviness of the subject matter is balanced by the author’s humor and playfulness. It’s a very challenging but fun read and a great addition to the ‘very short introduction’ series.
Recommended by Tim
Kai Chen discusses and signs One in a Billion: Journey to Freedom
07/29/2008 7:00 pm
Location:
Street:
Vroman's Bookstore
Additional:
695 E. Colorado Blvd
City:
Pasadena
,
Province:
California
Postal Code:
91101
Country:
United States
In this gripping narrative of political persecution, exile, and redemption, Kai Chen tells of having to flee his home at the age of 15, a victim of China's Cultural Revolution. Finding salvation in basketball, he used his athletic skills to escape to Canton and eventually to the US.