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The phenomenon returns! Originally published in 1987, The Book of Questions, a New York Times bestseller, has been completely revised and updated to incorporate the myriad cultural shifts and hot-button issues of the past twenty-five years, making it current and even more appealing.

This is a book for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a lively conversation starter for the family dinner table, a fun way to pass the time in the car. It poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves and how they really feel about the world.

The revised edition includes more than 100 all-new questions that delve into such topics as the disappearing border between man and machine―How would you react if you learned that a sad and beautiful poem that touched you deeply had been written by a computer? The challenges of being a parent―Would you completely rewrite your child’s college-application essays if it would help him get into a better school? The never-endingly interesting topic of sex―Would you be willing to give up sex for a year if you knew it would give you a much deeper sense of peace than you now have? And of course the meaning of it all―If you were handed an envelope with the date of your death inside, and you knew you could do nothing to alter your fate, would you look?

The Book of Questions may be the only publication that challenges―and even changes―the way you view the world, without offering a single opinion of its own.

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Ask your friends. Ask your parents. Ask someone you hardly know. The Book of Questions gives you permission to ask those things that are too bold, too embarrassing, or just too difficult to ask by yourself. You will find questions of integrity; of sex; of what you would do for money; even things too personal to talk about out loud.

Whether you use it as a tool for self discovery, or as a provocative way to stimulate conversation, this book constantly challenges attitudes, morals, beliefs-and it challenges you.

About the Author

Gregory Stock is a biophysicist, bestselling author, biotech entrepreneur, and the former director of the Program on Medicine, Technology, and Society at UCLA’s School of Medicine. His interests lie in the scientific and evolutionary as well as ethical, social, and political implications of today’s revolutions in the life sciences and in information technology and computers. He lives in Houston, Texas.

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Which sex do you think has it easier in our culture? Have you ever wished you were of the opposite sex?

Knowing you had a 50 percent chance of winning and would be paid 10 times the amount of your bet if you won, what fraction of what you now own would you be willing to wager?

Would you rather spend a month on vacation with your parents or put in overtime at your current job for four weeks without extra compensation?

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Algonquin Young Readers; Updated edition (September 10, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761177310
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761177319
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.63 x 6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #13,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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MELINDA HODGE

Wonderful way to get to know new friends

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023

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This is a wonderful book to get to know people in general new friends children etc.

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023

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Helps foster conversation in uncomfortable situations. Reminiscent of the game Scruples.

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Coach T

Great!

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023

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This is a great book for teambuilding, for icebreaking, for reunions, etc. We are going to use it at my next teambuilding function for an organization I am with.

One word of caution: a number of questions are for mature audiences… Sexual questions etc. Not X-rated, by any means, but some of the questions are not suited for all audiences. For example, you wouldn’t want to ponder some of these questions with your parents, grandparents, kids, priest or pastor, etc.

That said, most of the questions have nothing to do with that and are really thought-provoking.

I have given this book as a gift many times over the years and my most recent purchase here was for a gift.

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Ripley_Effect

Great book for getting to know someone more

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023

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I was first introduced to this book in the late 80s & have pulled it out many times throughout the years - both to get to know someone better & to revisit the questions myself as I mature.

I have searched for it for 4 years since my last move & finally decided to buy another copy. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it has been Revised & Updated over the years! Kind of like a bonus for having to repurchase it, lol. :)

I'm glad to have a copy in my possession again & I appreciate the refreshers that have been done. I have a new partner in my life now, so I was excited to share these questions & to learn about each other some more. But so many of the questions are still along the same lines, so unfortunately it's novelty can wear off fairly quickly.

However, it's a book that I always want to have to pull out again every so often - whether it be to learn more about my partner, myself, friends, etc. Remember, there's no "right" or "wrong" answers, only learning about each other & having some fun!

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Woody

I thought the original Book of Questions was a must-have, but this is the one you need

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014

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When I was young, my parents had this book and used to (gently) demand that we "play" this book from time to time. It was always thought provoking and always an ice breaker.

Fast forward to when I moved into my own apartment in college: they were delighted to dump many of their well-worn possessions--including this book--into my lap. I used this book many a time with new and old friends to get to know them better, both in college, in my 20s and beyond. It's a great after dinner activity at a dinner party when the conversation has lulled, because everybody gets to know a lot about everybody else and everybody seems to like it. The questions, a mix of "what would you do in this situation" and "what's more important to you: x or y?" and other psychological questions, are thought provoking and entertaining. Of course, there's no right or wrong answer and every time I've used the book, people have seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.

I recently ordered this revised version and was really happy with the changes. First, there are more questions: 291, up from 217. Next, and perhaps more importantly, the "follow up" questions that some of the questions had have been moved from the back of the book to a light blue font below the relevant questions. This way, you don't have to clumsily flip back and forth and find the question number. It's a small change but a definite improvement. Finally, and most importantly, the questions are fresher, updated for today.

In sum, if you already have The Book of Questions, I highly recommend buying the revised and updated version, and if you don't already haven't the Book of Questions, I highly recommend buying this revised and updated version and trying it out with your spouse, your family, your friends--it's a great way to get to know people and quite fun!

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Charles Denning

A Book I Often Turn To

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023

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Since buying my copy of the original in 1987, I've returned to "The Book Of Questions" countless times, sometimes for diversion, sometimes for mental stimulation, sometimes for inspiration. I look forward to dipping into the new enhanced edition.

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Hopper

Out dated questions

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023

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This book was originally published in 1987, and again in 2013, so the questions reflect that.
"If all Internet interactions have web browsing had to be under your real name and would be recorded and archived, how would it alter your user of the Internet and the way you connect with people?" ...they are?
"How would you feel if you knew within a century, intelligent machines would be self-aware and much smarter and more creative than humans?"
Chat GPT my guys. We're living it.
Some of these are decent but I'm returning because I want to seek out something that was written more recently.

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Becca Cat Darlin

Good questions for anyone

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023

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If you love getting to know people beyond the “what’s your favorite food” then this is a good book for you! Start those more intriguing and deep conversations!

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Richard Waldrop

Muy util y divertido

Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2023

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He comprado este libro para mis classes de conversaccion en Inglés. Es excelentee. Muy provocativo y excellente para pensar, reflexionar y conversar!. Cada persona necesito este libro para casa, familia, amigos si mismo, fiestas y clases. Muy divertido. Lo recomendo!

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Yolanda Martínez

Sin recibir

Reviewed in Mexico on January 16, 2020

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Celia A

Re-brand as a 1st date book!

Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2020

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If you could get past the awkwardness of pulling out a literal book of questions on a first date, I think this could revolutionize the dating world. It quickly lets you get to know where someone stands on matters politically, socially, emotionally, etc... but in a way that's fun and is sure to spark conversation far beyond the questions as well. Would be great as a ice breaker for other types of meetings as well, and between couples, friends, or family members. Read alone is good to help you get to know yourself better too. Also love the Kids version.

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Marc Lamy

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Reviewed in France on May 9, 2019

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Anon

A book full of questions

Reviewed in India on March 16, 2018

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Call it a conversation starter or an introspector... The book is exactly what it's name suggests it is. A book full of questions... Creative questions that'll get you to think about all sorts of things. I thoroughly enjoy flipping through it when I need to get my creative thought processes hit a wall...

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