Review: Deeply enlightening!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
I have read some of Paul Huhn’s past works, but I’ve gotta say ‘The Book of Meaning’ is the one that struck a deep cord within me. Ever since I “encountered” Albert Camus’ works 20 years ago, I’ve read and combed through all his works, even the derivative discussions of them. And for a simple reason: Camus was the first writer who struck me in the head with some fascinating, yet uncomfortable, truths about human existence.I have perhaps fleshed out the myth of Sisyphus in half a dozen of my early poems. But Camus aside, Paul Huhn’s uncanny knack for seamlessly putting these thoughts about meaning from some of my favourite thinkers—from Camus to Viktor Frankl—and transform them into a solid, life-changing discussion of where meaning arises is what makes this book a must-read.But most importantly, Paul brings down these otherwise complex philosophies to a level the layman will not only understand, but also deeply feel. In not so many words or pages, the author manages to drive home a powerful discussion of what meaning is in human life, where do we derive it, and how it propels us not only to keep on living, but to live with happiness, contentment, and purpose.A truly groundbreaking work. Seriously, get a copy.