What’s the Point? Finding Hope in a Crisis by Paul Kolberg is an intellectual and philosophical attempt to answer life’s great question: what’s the point? In the late 1980s, the author’s oldest son was born prematurely with severe medical complications that made his first five years a significant struggle. While in his early thirties, one of his son’s conditions returned, requiring seven invasive brain operations. These experiences gave the author a unique insight into suffering. Through a parent’s eyes, he came to understand that everyone can be happier and that pain and suffering are often illusory. However, to be happier and to avoid pain, everyone needs to understand what happiness actually is and where to find it, and what pain and suffering is, its source, and how to avoid or mitigate it. The answers are found within this book that attempts to answer the question posed in its title: what’s the point?

I found What’s the Point? by Paul Kolberg to be an interesting and compelling how-to on the way to find lasting happiness. He does so without referring to religious dogma or theology. While some may miss that perspective, the author did so purposely, perhaps to appeal to a larger audience or to provide the basis for his argument in reason. Certainly, the truths he posits are universal and fit within many a worldview. Ultimately, the source of life and the point of it are clearly and uniquely conveyed in this book. It’s one that makes you think and the exercise is fruitful under his guidance. Paul Kolberg doesn’t shy away from the tough questions. His answers to ‘what is ego?’, what is evil?’ and ‘is life simply the absence of death?’ will fascinate and engage you. In today’s times of crisis, Paul Kolberg’s book is a gift. Recommended for readers who appreciate a deep look into the deep questions of life.

Why do bad things happen? Why is there pain and suffering in the world? What is the point in trying when all these negative forces exist, lurking around to slam the door in your face at every chance? If you have been contemplating these questions, What’s the Point? aims to help you find answers. Paul Kolberg dives into the concepts of life and existence, pain and pleasure, love and ego, selflessness and selfishness, and lots more, and finally arrives at a conclusion: a recipe for a positive and fulfilled mindset in an imperfect world. What’s the Point? Finding Hope in a Crisis makes use of logical arguments and prompts readers to think outside their present realities; it requires an open mind and a quiet space to reflect.

What’s The Point? Finding Hope in a Crisis is straight to the point; the answers are not hidden in layers of mysterious philosophical concepts but presented with points that are easy to assimilate. These points have helped me to think further and look deeper into some life concepts, triggering insights that I was able to discover by myself. Paul Kolberg makes it clear from the beginning that religion is not included. Apparently, the things we have been told are not necessarily true. But there are some facts that are easy to see and can be proved with science. From these facts, we can arrive at conclusions and solutions that could make the world a better place. Paul Kolberg's book is a blessing in this pandemic period. What’s the Point? projects ways to find hope and love in troubling times. We need more books like this, especially now.