The Meaning of Life: Letters from Extraordinary People and their Answer to Life's Biggest Question

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James Bailey

The Meaning of Life

Letters from Extraordinary People and their Answer to Life's Biggest Question

James Bailey

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Robinson
08 April 2025

Diaries, letters & journals; Popular philosophy

James Bailey was unemployed, heartbroken, and questioning his purpose on the planet. In desperate search of an answer, he decided to write to luminaries from all fields and ask one simple question: What is the meaning of life?

Then he waited.

Slowly but surely their responses arrived through his letterbox.

From entrepreneurs and environmentalists, to artists, authors and adventurers, this book gathers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on what it means to be human. With over one hundred enlightening responses, it's more than just a collection of letters; it's a roadmap to finding your own path.

With letters from Dame Jane Goodall, Dame Hilary Mantel, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Rupi Kaur and many more.

By: James Bailey
Imprint: Robinson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 22mm
ISBN: 9781472149688
ISBN 10: 1472149688
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 08 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Bailey was born in Bristol, and currently lives and works in London. A graduate of King's College London, James has previously carried the Olympic Torch, made a speech at the House of Commons, and worked as a red-carpet reporter. His debut novel, The Flip Side, has been published in eleven languages.