First published 2021
Philadelphia's archbishop emeritus Charles Chaput tackles humanity's most pressing questions about purpose and meaning. He examines why people exist and how they can live and die with significance. Chaput explores human desires for God, love, honor, beauty, truth, and eternal life. He analyzes modern culture's focus on consumption and individualism, tracing how society reached this point. The author offers a path back to foundational values through faith and historical roots. He investigates the persistent questions that trouble human hearts, the false idols people create, and what genuine faith looks like in practice. Chaput connects the human longing for meaningful existence to the search for God, loyalty to country and family, behavior during conflict, and service to others. He demonstrates how the principles people would die for reveal what truly matters in life.
Genres: philosophy, christian, religion, non-fiction, spirituality, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction
Setting: Philadelphia
257 pages · Kindle Edition · Henry Holt and Co.