Reading by Hubertus Meyer-Burckhardt - Monumental Art - Artistic Monuments

77 Quotes in 77 Minutes - Reading

It’s small, black with red corners, and already starting to fall apart in places: a notebook that has been with Hubertus Meyer-Burckhardt since his youth—it is the book of his life. In it, he jots down phrases and quotes he has fallen in love with, as well as thoughts that have inspired him.

Combined with the author’s personal comments, anecdotes, and reflections, this creates an autobiographical collage exploring the major themes of love, loss, friendship, and the question of the meaning of our existence: a handbook for all of life’s situations.