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Stories We Tell Ourselves

Making Meaning in a Meaningless Universe
By Richard Holloway
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Stories We Tell Ourselves by Richard Holloway delves into the narratives and myths crafted throughout human history to make sense of our existence. The book examines how these stories shape our understanding of life and influence society. Holloway explores the tension between historical facts and the perceptions shaped by the tales we embrace.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the diverse tapestry of human history and the narratives we create to understand our past. Written by Richard Holloway, it delves into the stories we craft in history and warfare, analysing how they shape our perceptions and identities. Ideal for readers fascinated by the intersection of storytelling and historical events.

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Stories We Tell Ourselves

A thought-provoking and playful examination of how we make sense of the world, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

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Throughout history, we have told ourselves stories to try and make sense of our place in the universe. Richard Holloway takes us on a personal, scientific, and philosophical journey to explore what he believes are the answers to the biggest questions.

He examines what we know about the universe into which we are propelled at birth and from which we are expelled at death, the stories we have told about where we come from, and the stories we tell to get through this muddling experience of life.

Thought-provoking, revelatory, compassionate, and playful, Stories We Tell Ourselves is a personal reckoning with life's mysteries by one of the most important and beloved thinkers of our time.

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Richard Holloway's Stories We Tell Ourselves is lauded for challenging certainty in political and religious realms, providing a message of spiritual hope. Reviewers commend it for its blend of science, philosophy, and religion, describing it as engaging, thought-provoking, and humane. It's recognised for encouraging readers to reassess their belief systems with honesty and empathy, inspiring thoughtful reflection on the world's biggest questions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786899965

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 272

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Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Richard Holloway

About the Author

Richard Holloway was Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A former Gresham Professor of Divinity and Chairman of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, he is a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Leaving Alexandria won the PEN/Ackerley Prize and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize. His most recent book, Waiting for the Last Bus, was a Sunday Times bestseller.

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