WHY LIVE?
The Beautiful and Painful Mess of Learning to Love Life
A vulnerable story of moving from living in the fog of trauma to the joy of being present with what is.
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Praise for “Why Live?”
Parker J. Palmer
“When the author asked if I would endorse this book, his first, I proceeded with caution. At age 82, I was not sure how well a 24-year-old could answer the question, “Why Live?” By the time I’d read a few chapters of this wonderfully well-written work, my caution was replaced by admiration and trust. In his few years on earth, Faolan Sugarman-Lash has explored life so deeply and well that seekers of all ages can learn from him—whether they are members of his generation who face a very uncertain future, or members of mine who have more past than future. Faolan has powerful real-life stories to tell, and he tells them well. From those stories, he extracts insights that I found helpful and affirming, even though his life experiences are different from mine. If “Why Live?” is a question that has crossed your mind, I believe you will find this book helpful. I also believe that this first book will not be Faolan’s last. —Parker J. Palmer (author of “On the Brink of Everything,” “Let Your Life Speak,” and “The Courage to Teach”)
Shelby
“‘Why Live?’ is an inspiring and relatable read for anyone who has ever felt like they are surviving, rather than truly living. The questions posed (and sometimes even answered) by this book are heart stirringly familiar as the author himself struggles to learn what his purpose is and whether or not he is living up to his potential. Written in an informal — yet almost lyrical, way — as a reader, you feel like part of a broader conversation about what it means to live at all.
This book is an easy read, and one I actively looked forward to; I felt lighter and more empowered with every chapter as Sugarman-Lash encouraged me to formulate my own answer to the book’s namesake question. Part self-help, part memoir, “Why Live?” is a beautiful representation of the human condition and a reminder that we must choose to utilize our own innate strength every day.”
Seamus
“‘Why Live?’ tackles the deep, pivotal questions that encapsulate the realities of struggling and striving to live our best lives. It’s a wonderful story of adventure and heartbreak that weaves together words of wisdom, honest reflections, and a rollercoaster of emotions. Faolan shows the power of authentic vulnerability and how doing the intentional work to learn from ourselves exposes the true beauty of the mythical and magical mess we call life. An eye-opening must read!”
Gavin
“What does it mean to be yourself? In this spiritual memoir, Sugarman-Lash shares his journey of battling inner demons and answering the question "why live?" Though the experiences are his, they are really all of ours - our journey with searching, falling, rising, and experiencing life. Reading this book will help you enter the flow of your own life and ask questions to discover your truth. Sugarman-Lash reminds us that there is so much beauty to be found in the ordinary moments. Chock-full of life lessons, this book will help you more fully experience your brief and beautiful time here. Read it!”