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SoulPancake: Chew on Life's Big Questions Paperback – October 26, 2010

by Rainn Wilson (Author), Devon Gundry (Author), Golriz Lucina (Author),

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CAUTION: To all the world's thinkers, artists, poets, and misfits: SoulPancake is a movement to chew on Life's Big Questions. Side effects may include change in the way you think about what it means to be human. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Somewhere over the course of history, chewing on Life's Big Questions lost its cool factor. Fortunately for mankind, Rainn Wilson (best known for playing Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office) and a bunch of his friends are on a mission to change that.

CAN MEN AND WOMEN REALLY BE "JUST FRIENDS?

IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE HOUR LEFT TO LIVE, HOW WOULD YOU SPEND IT?

WHAT PARALYZES YOUR CREATIVITY? WHAT FUELS IT?

Based on the wildly successful website SoulPancake.com, this book urges you to explore philosophy, creativity, spirituality, love, truth, science, and so much more. With bold questions, intriguing challenges, and mind-bending art, SoulPancake creates a space for you to stimulate your brain stem, spark your soul, and figure out what it means to be human.

CRAMMED INSIDE:

A revealing Introduction by Rainn Wilson
180 Life's Big Questions (the ones that gnaw at your innards)
Visual masterpieces from 90+ artists
Unusual activities that launch you into the world
Exclusive commentary from the fascinating minds of: Amy Sedaris, David Lynch, Heather Armstrong (Dooce.com), Dr. Drew, Jesse Dylan, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Harold Ramis, Josh Ritter, and Saul Williams.

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Packed with thought-provoking essays, bold questions and mind bending art from nearly 100 up-and-coming artists, the book takes you on a creative and philosophical journey.

Kaye Cloutman --sanfranciscobookreview.com

About the Author

RAINN WILSON is best known for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Dwight on NBC's The Office. An actor and a writer, he is the co-creator of SoulPancake.com and his son Walter.

DEVON GUNDRY is the co-creator and CEO of SoulPancake.com. With an academic background in Engineering Science and a social media entrepreneur, Devon has worked for a variety of web startups and has culminated his love for technology and creativity in SoulPancake.

GOLRIZ LUCINA is the co-director of content for SoulPancake.com. With an MA in Publishing and Editing, and a background in creative direction and marketing, Golriz's professional experiences alongside her world travels have cultivated her strong interest in social media and creative expression.

SHABNAM MOGHARABI is an award-winning cross-disciplinary journalist and editor who has worked for People magazine and a half-dozen real estate and housing publications and Web sites. Shabnam is the co-director of content for SoulPancake.com

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1401310338
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Original edition (October 26, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781401310332
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401310332
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches

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Golriz Lucina
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I am the co-director of content for SoulPancake.
I have a freckle in my eye.
I order hot water at restaurants.
I feel awkward if you feel awkward.
I loathe comic sans font.
I love lists.
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Rainn Wilson is a three-time Emmy Award nominated actor, best known for the role of Dwight Schrute in NBC's The Office. He's acted in dozens of other films and TV shows such as (in no particular order): Six Feet Under, The Meg, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Super, The Rocker, Star Trek Discovery, Utopia, Jerry and Marge Go Large, Almost Famous, Backstrom, Galaxy Quest, Blackbird as well as the upcoming CODE 3.
He is the host of the new Peacock docu-series "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss" in which he travels the world in search of happiness.
Rainn is the co-founder of the digital media company SoulPancake which created thousands of pieces of content and over a billion video views, including viral hits like Kid President, My Last Days, and The Idiots Guide to Climate Change.
He also Co-Founded the educational non-profit Lide Haiti, along with his wife, author Holiday Reinhorn and some Haitian friends. Lide educates hundreds of some of the poorest girls in Haiti and provides tutoring and scholarships as well.
Rainn co-wrote the New York Times bestselling SOULPANCAKE: Chew on Life's Big Questions as well as his comedic memoir, The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith and Idiocy.
His newest book is entitled Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.
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1. I’m grateful that I slacked off in my sixth-grade computer class, since typing with all of the wrong fingers naturally holds my hands in a position that prevents carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. Depending on when you met me, I might have been: a checkers champion, the kid who squirted Super Glue in his eye, a competitive Ping-Pong player, Tweedle Dum, a high school valedictorian, a fake blond, 1⁄12 of an all-male a capella group, a graduate of the Vanderbilt School of Engineering, a nomad, a street musician, or a pigeon assassin.
3. My little brother is smarter than me. My little sister is a better writer than I’ll ever be. My mom has twice as much energy as me. And my dad’s mustache makes mine look like a wannabe.
4. Somehow, I convinced one of my co-authors to marry me. Now I have a wife. And she’s so dang cool.
5. I co-created SoulPancake to see what happens when you simultaneously smash art and spirituality into your brain stem.
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Customers find the book thought-provoking and entertaining. They appreciate the beautiful art presentation, stimulating activities, and engaging questions that provoke deep reflection. The book serves as a conversation starter and provides a virtual book club discussion with daily topics. Readers praise the writing style as wonderful and well-formatted. They find the creative variety unique and mind-boggling. Overall, customers describe the book as fun and enjoyable, providing a great support for life exploration.

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80 customers mention "Thought provoking"77 positive3 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking and engaging. They say it poses deep questions and challenges them to look deeper into themselves and life. The book engages readers in content that is rooted in questions, inspiring them to do more with their lives. It blends art, philosophy, science, and religion, providing an interesting perspective on life.

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"...They artistically (verbally and graphically) engage the reader in content that is rooted in questions from classic philosophers to contemporary pop..." Read more

"...Each chapter has opportunities for journaling thoughts, gives prompts for creative art projects, and contains many beautiful quotes...." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining and thought-provoking. They enjoy the quotes, pictures, vivid color, and stimulating activities that get them more in tune with their inner self. The book is described as an absolute delight for the eyes and mind, mixing arts and humor to create a delicious mind feast.

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"...thoughts, gives prompts for creative art projects, and contains many beautiful quotes...." Read more

"...And it somehow presents them with both reverence and humor, prompting beauty and fresh perspectives all around." Read more

"...Really interesting and got my creativity juices going and sparked my brain. Also it gave me motivation to be a better human...." Read more

25 customers mention "Art quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers like the art quality of the book. They find the creative presentation engaging and the collage of inspiring art, photography, and quotes an eye-catcher. The questions, quotes, and pictures provoke deep thought. The format is inspiring, with stunning colors. The layout is fantastic and the book provides prompts for creative art projects and stimulating activities to get more in tune with oneself.

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"...Fortunately I did not. The questions, quotes, and pictures did in fact provoke deep thought and I deeply appreciated this book...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the conversation starter. They find it provides a virtual book club discussion with daily topics and offers a range of questions for every reader. The book is interactive, good for reconnecting with loved ones or getting to know someone better, and perfect for journaling and book clubs.

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"...flawlessly and provides a virtual book club discussion with daily topics of conversation and the ability to connect with other "pancakers" all over..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing style and format of the book. They find it well-written and engaging, with a journal-like setup that helps them explore their own personalities. The book is set up like a journal and perfect for re-reading.

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Customers enjoy the book's creativity. They find it unique, challenging, and mind-boggling. The book offers creative challenges and checklists that enhance any experience. Readers describe it as funny, profound, and irreverent.

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Customers find the book helpful for exploring life's big questions and finding answers. They say it's a companion for life, not just a one-time read. Readers mention it's great for teenagers, graduates, and anyone who has a life crisis.

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John P. Quirke
Laugh and Think Deeply
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
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A gem of a book if you like to ponder Big Questions without taking yourself too too seriously. This book WILL get you thinking. It WILL challenge you. It IS serious. It just isn’t pompous while fulfilling its mission of getting you to think about who you are, what you believe in, and your place in the cosmos.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2013
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SoulPancake: Chew on Life's Big Questions

"Engaging, contemporary, creative, challenging." These are the academic words that come to mind when I reflect on my read of SoulPancake.

"Exciting, fun, edgy, hip, fresh." These are the social words that come to mind when I use SoulPancake with my high school students in our writing class.

Wilson, Gundry, Lucina, and Mogharabi have done a splendid job formatting a book calling for a re-examination of humanity, published for a contemporary audience. They artistically (verbally and graphically) engage the reader in content that is rooted in questions from classic philosophers to contemporary pop songs. In the introduction it is clear their objective is more than a book; it "is a movement to chew on life's big questions" (p. vi). Moving the reader to action is what the authors do.

Using SoulPancake in my high school classes, students seem more engaged as they critically think about their own definitions of humanity. Worksheet-style pages invite the readers to participate in a "space to tackle art, philosophy, creativity, and spirituality" (vi). Content collected from a variety of sources provides for the scientist, theologian, poet, child, elder, or explorer in any classroom. This book offers something for every reader as it explodes with creative variety. From "Dig Deeper" questiuons and empirical data to artistic challenges and unique checklists, SoulPancake can enhance any classroom with enriching activities and themes for any content area.

I recommend SoulPancake and look forward to them incorporating an educational component to their already successful movement!

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Better Than I Expected!, Perfect for Journaling and Book Clubs!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2011
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Open your journals, start a book club, and champion your braintrust! Soulpancake is about to shake the dust off your stagnant mind and challenge your thought process. Each chapter has opportunities for journaling thoughts, gives prompts for creative art projects, and contains many beautiful quotes. The corresponding website links the book to the site flawlessly and provides a virtual book club discussion with daily topics of conversation and the ability to connect with other "pancakers" all over the world.
The authors do not give their opinions but instead, give ways for readers to approach the topics from many angles. Give to teenagers, graduates, quarter life crisis sufferers, pretty much everyone. I've shared much of the book with my daughters (10 and 5) and they are eager to share their views and ask questions. Everything about this book makes me feel good. I get excited everytime I pick it up! The format is inspired; the colors stunning. The pages of the book even smell good!

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Little small for some dice but great stocking stuffer
Introspective dive
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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Way to get to know yourself to a deeper degree

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For those thoughtful times
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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I found this book when I was looking for "Soul Boom," by Rainn Wilson, and it was a nice discovery. While I probably wouldn't agree with its collaborators on all of their beliefs or views, I do think I could enjoy some long conversations with them about the possibilities of this world and the next. I love the combination of art, philosophy, science, and religion, as they are all important elements in a full life. Note: This book is not something to just read straight through - it is a collection of ideas and questions to consider over time. And it somehow presents them with both reverence and humor, prompting beauty and fresh perspectives all around.

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Good for reconnecting with your SO or children. Or just getting to know someone. Also, great for therapy when you have a client that neee question prompting to get them to open up or just start talking.

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Lori Miller
Loved this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
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I bought this book because I listened to Oprah’s Super Soul Conversation podcast that featured Rainn Wilson and I was not disappointed! Such a great book!

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I ordered this book new and it came dirty, with damaged corners and indentations on the cover. Too late to return because it's a gift.

Contents of the book are great but I would suggest buying it elsewhere.

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Charlie
this will motivate your creativity soul indeed
Reviewed in Mexico on April 3, 2024
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Apart from the fact that Rainn Wilson is a unique force in the world of entertainment, this book is utterly estimulating to the mind, the eye and of course, the soul, for all those out there who call themselves creatives, this is a perfect getaway not only for the attractive and artsy stuff all over its pages but for bringing up so relevant, sincere and intriguing life's big questions, I am so glad I picked this one up, the print version is pretty darn awesome, two thumbs up sir.

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this will motivate your creativity soul indeed
Reviewed in Mexico on April 3, 2024
Apart from the fact that Rainn Wilson is a unique force in the world of entertainment, this book is utterly estimulating to the mind, the eye and of course, the soul, for all those out there who call themselves creatives, this is a perfect getaway not only for the attractive and artsy stuff all over its pages but for bringing up so relevant, sincere and intriguing life's big questions, I am so glad I picked this one up, the print version is pretty darn awesome, two thumbs up sir.

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Sam
Loving this book. Each page has something new to say
Reviewed in India on January 30, 2021
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This is one book I was looking to buy. It's an interactive book. The best part is, we can not only read this book but also do activities mentioned in them. I'm almost done with the book and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every page of it. Some of the interviews shared in this book put our minds to work and make us thing.

In short, this book is as lovable as Dwight Schrute from The Office.

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Awesome Book
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2019
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I love this book - It had been purchased for me as a Christmas gift and I loved it so much I had to buy one to share

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Francesca
I love Rainn Wilson
Reviewed in Italy on October 21, 2020
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I've bought this book 10 years ago and it stills stimulate my mind. Recommended

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love it
Reviewed in France on February 27, 2014
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the best book-illutsrations ever!!!!
let's be happy and enjoy life...

be creative and explore the world in a different perspective

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