Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything
Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014237
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1950s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything, Barbara Ehrenreich explores her personal journey, reconciling mystical experiences from her youth with her scientific skepticism. Through a blend of memoir and philosophical inquiry, Ehrenreich examines themes of spirituality, consciousness, and existential questions, while reflecting on her own transition from a spirited teenager to an analytical adult.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Barbara Ehrenreich's Living with a Wild God offers an intriguing exploration of spirituality from a skeptic's perspective. Positive reviews highlight its thought-provoking narrative and candid introspection. However, some critics find its philosophical musings meandering. Overall, it's a compelling read for those questioning existential beliefs.
Who Should Read Living with a Wild God: A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything?
A curious reader who questions spirituality and science would relish Living with a Wild God. Fans of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari and The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins would appreciate its blend of memoir, existential inquiry, and skepticism.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 1950s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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