The World's Best Book Summaries
Why do you get up in the morning? What gives your life meaning and purpose? Many people can’t answer these questions. Even worse, they’re stuck in dysfunctional lifestyles that prevent them from ever finding out what their purpose is. If that sounds like you, a good starting point is to explore different perspectives by reading books on the subject. With this in mind, here are our picks of the best books about the meaning of life.
If belief is based on evidence, is it still faith? How does C. S. Lewis define faith? According to C. S. Lewis, faith is reasoned devotion, not thoughtless adherence. In Mere Christianity, he identifies faith as one of several Christian virtues that God calls people to follow, and he explains how it makes a difference in your life. Continue reading for a brief discussion on faith, as Lewis sees it.
How do your beliefs influence your life? How can you change your innermost beliefs to support—rather than hinder—your success and well-being? According to Tony Robbins, beliefs are the bedrock on which you build your life. The more strongly you hold a belief, the more important it is for that belief to be powerful rather than disempowering. Here’s how your beliefs shape your life outcomes.
Is God moral? If so, why is there evil? What are the various theological perspectives on the goodness of God? In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis makes an argument for a moral God and shows how this aligns with Christianity. He also explores two theological perspectives—pantheism and dualism—that contradict this interpretation of God. Read more for this intriguing discussion of the morality of God.
Why does evil exist? Why would an all-powerful, all-loving God allow evil and suffering? For millennia, people have struggled with this paradox. According to C. S. Lewis, free will is to blame. He lays out his argument in his classic book Mere Christianity. Keep reading to understand how free will solves the problem of evil and suffering.
Why is living a life of service important? How can you make your life an act of service? The Surrender Experiment tells the extraordinary story of Michael Singer’s 40-year commitment to saying yes to the opportunities life presented him. In this book, Singer imparts the spiritual lessons he’s learned about living a wholehearted life that’s free of judgment and devoted to service. Read on to learn what Michael Singer learned from living a life of service by surrendering to the universe.
Does success make you arrogant? How do you prevent success from eroding your personal integrity? Achieving a significant level of success makes many people stuck up or full of themselves. In his book Unlimited Power, Tony Robbins explains how to not fall into this trap: Use your success and power to help others. Keep reading for Tony Robbins’s advice on how to avoid this trap.
Is morality objective or subjective? Is Christianity credible? Is there evidence for a creator? According to C. S. Lewis, the law of human nature points to something extraordinary. In Mere Christianity, one of his major arguments for the credibility of Christianity is that morality is objective, universal, and non-material. Furthermore, he argues that these qualities provide evidence for the existence of a creator. Continue reading to learn the philosophy of C. S. Lewis on the law of human nature.
Want to know how to surrender to the universe? How can you trust the universe and stop worrying, even in hard times? In The Surrender Experiment, author Michael Singer explains his lifelong journey of self-realization and spirituality. Singer learned how to surrender to the universe by letting go of the need for control, in his book he also discusses how to survive hard times by confronting adversity. Read on to learn how to surrender to the universe, even during hard times, according to Singer.
Want to know how to let go of wanting to control everything? What are the benefits of letting go of control? According to author Michael Singer, it’s pretty presumptuous of us to think we should know what life should be doing and try to control it. In The Surrender Experiment, he asks us to instead consider trusting that life knows exactly what’s supposed to happen and allowing it to naturally unfold. Read on to learn how to let go of wanting to control everything by going with the flow, according to Singer’s advice.