The Book of Questions by Gregory Stock Summary
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Gregory Stock's 265 provocative questions have sparked 4 million conversations worldwide. This #1 NYT bestseller that birthed a genre will challenge your deepest values about love, money, and ethics - just as it captivated Fareed Zakaria and readers in 18 languages.
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Questions That Ignite the Soul
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation so captivating that hours pass like minutes? This is precisely the magic Gregory Stock's "The Book of Questions" has been creating for over 25 years. Since 1987, this deceptively simple collection has sold over 2.5 million copies in 18 languages, becoming a cultural touchstone for meaningful connection. From Oprah to Tim Ferriss, influential figures have praised its ability to bypass small talk and dive straight into what makes us human. The book's enduring appeal lies in its simplicity-there are no right answers, only honest ones that reveal our values, fears, and deepest desires. These questions transform ordinary interactions into profound connections, making questioning itself not just entertainment, but a way of life.
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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