Summary:
The book reflects on the author's experience with a rare form of stroke that threatened his eyesight, prompting a meditation on the impermanence of health and the need to adapt to life's unpredictability. It weaves personal narrative with interviews and research, exploring how people find resilience and new perspectives in the face of change and loss.
Key points:
1. Health's Fragility: Bruni's eye stroke reveals how quickly health can change, highlighting the need to value our current well-being.
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