Growing Up Existentially: A Journey from Absurdity to Consciousness

I had forgotten that I, too, grew up existentially, until I read Ron Manheimer's absorbing new book about life, aging, identity, and consciousness. Moving effortlessly between personal memoir and philosophical meditation, Manheimer takes us back and forth in time to raise timeless questions. The journey is intellectually exciting, for sure, as we encounter deep insights into the human condition - but it is also surprisingly and profoundly emotional. With a light touch, Manheimer stirs the soul.-- Dan P. McAdams, Henry Wade Rogers Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University. Philosophers, novelists and playwrights of the existentialist tradition continue to be reprinted, discussed and performed across the world, a testimony to their enduring relevance. Embracing the vitality of these engaging and provocative thinkers and writers, History of Consciousness philosopher Ronald Manheimer takes both newcomers and devotees on a personal search for meaning while addressing twelve key ide