{"product_id":"9780241467275","title":"The Trouble With Being Born","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis philosophy book presents a compact collection of concise aphorisms that wrestle with the big questions of existence: birth, death, time, the nature of God, and how we relate to others—and how we sometimes struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Designed for adult readers who relish sharp, lyric prose and existential humor, the tone blends bleakness with sly wit and moments of surprising levity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as interlinked, compact aphorisms, the work invites quiet, reflective reading rather than a linear narrative. Each line distills a truth with precision—often stark, sometimes lyrical, and frequently playful in its humor. The concise form rewards rereading, inviting readers to pause, revisit earlier lines, and trace connections across themes of birth, time, death, and human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking intellectual challenge, the collection condenses existential questions into quotable, thought-provoking statements. Concepts covered include existentialism, mortality, absurdism, and the ethics of relating to others. The lucid, measured prose makes heavy ideas approachable, and the translation preserves the original rhythm and bite, making the thoughts feel immediate and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterlinked aphorisms exploring birth, death, time, God, and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcise, quotable lines that invite reflection and rereading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThematic threads weave philosophy, humor, and everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslation preserves the sharp, lyrical voice and rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThought-provoking, accessible non-fiction for adult readers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWell-suited for individual reading or small-group discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a sharpened sense of the paradoxes of being, a vocabulary for discussing big questions, and a tempered curiosity about everyday life. The work lingers, offering both challenge and darkly uplifting perspective that remains with you long after the final line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540528509145,"sku":"9780241467275","price":570.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91e2AaAqs4L._SL1500.jpg?v=1779270476","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241467275","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}