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A Confession

By: Leo Tolstoy
Narrated by: Johann Zeiger
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"A Confession" is an 1880 autobiographical essay on the subject of despair, philosophy, and religion by the great Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy. In it, he describes his search for answers to questions on the meaning of life. Tolstoy discusses his various attempts to find answers in science, philosophy, Eastern wisdom, and the opinions of his fellow novelists. He also contemplates suicide. Recognizing the deep religious convictions of ordinary people as a source of answers, he challenges the authenticity of organized religion. Tolstoy concluded that the meaning of life is to be found in the fact that God has a purpose for us and that the meaning of this life is that it is a preparation for the next life.

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Superb, a great writer's analysis of the insight, complexity of life!
A must to read.

Human Life!

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I find Tolstoy to be someone who acknowledges the things we all think about honestly. So refreshing to know that we're not alone in our thoughts.

Acceptance of our tedious inevitability was the key for me to live a happy life.

This short book helped to reinforce that... thank you.

However, I felt like the narrator could have been a little less rigid in his constant stops and pauses. It almost felt like Tolstoy himself was flexible in his believes.

Kinda annoying but not a deal breaker.

Honest and direct

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