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Highlights
- Compelling answers to your biggest questions about life.The Western world faces unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
- Author(s): Mark Clark
- 272 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life
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About the Book
In The Problem of Life, author and pastor Mark Clark looks at the questions that drive our search for meaning, our longing for happiness, and our need for purpose in life.Book Synopsis
Compelling answers to your biggest questions about life.
The Western world faces unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite advancements in wealth, knowledge, and longevity of life, many feel their lives lack significance, leading to a deep longing for fulfillment and happiness.
In The Problem of Life, author Mark Clark recounts a pivotal moment when he mistakenly informed a woman of her husband's death. This profound mistake taught him invaluable lessons about existence and purpose. He argues that our relentless pursuit of money, family, and friendships--while important--often distract us from what truly matters, leaving us disenchanted.
What if we could address this inner ache? What if we could discover our true place in the world?
In this final book of a trilogy which began with The Problem of God, Clark presents 11 practical principles to help us flourish. He explores foundational topics like our origins, identity, and the meaning of suffering while drawing from biblical theology, psychology, and engaging stories, like:
- His battle with Tourette Syndrome and how it made him a better preacher and person.
- How he accidentally saved a woman from killing herself.
- Why scientists and tennis players agree that the cultural conversation about gender is all backward.
- Why your view on Sea World may predict your level of anxiety.
- What the dramatic events surrounding a false missile alert in Hawaii in 2018 have to do with you.
The Problem of Life illustrates how we may be looking in all the wrong places for joy, contentment, and satisfaction and points us toward God as the remedy for our brokenness.
Review Quotes
'If you believe that the unexamined life is not worth living, then this is a must-read. These are the deep questions of life that not enough of us are asking, and we're all paying a price for it. In a world where too many of us--even Christians--settle for the shallows, this is a beautiful, profound, and, at times, challenging look at the depths. Mark tackles some of the hardest questions of existence and traces out the meaning, purpose, and further questions that will make your soul question, dream, and, ultimately, hope again.'--Carey Nieuwhof, author, speaker, and podcaster
'Mark is a voice I trust. Among the things I like most about him is that he doesn't pull any punches but surrounds us with so much love that he doesn't leave us bruised. He has written another terrific book, and when you turn the final page, you will see more possibilities for your life than you did before you started, more answers to your questions than you have ever experienced, and if you are like me, more hope than you have seen in a while.'--Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author
'This book is outstanding... truly. I was mesmerized from the first page. This will be a go-to book for our generation. It is that good! Mark helps us find meaning and make sense of living in a world full of chaos, confusion, and consternation. It's compelling, profound, inspiring, and thought-provoking from beginning to end--a modern-day classic.'--Christine Caine, founder, A21 and Propel Women