Jonathan Safran Foer Books
Jonathan Safran Foer is a promising young novelist from New York who has written the international bestsellers Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.
Contemplating the responsibilities of fatherhood lead the author to question what kind of diet he wished to provide his firstborn son. Eating Animals documents his findings and reflections on the topic.
What's Eating Animals about?
Eating Animals (2009) offers a comprehensive view of the modern meat industry and demonstrates how the entire production process has been so completely perverted that it is unrecognizable as farming anymore.
The book explains the moral and environmental costs incurred to achieve today‘s incredibly low meat prices.
Who should read Eating Animals?
- Anyone interested in how meat is produced today and what the consequences are for people, animals and the environment.
- Anyone who thinks of food as an important part of their lives, from full-blooded meat-eaters to vegetarians and vegans.
What's We Are the Weather about?
We Are the Weather (2019) is a rigorous investigation of climate change, what it means and why humans seem so powerless to tackle it. Jonathan Safran Foer argues that while climate change is terrifying and hard to understand, there is a very simple action that we can take: By leaving out meat and animal products for breakfast and lunch, we can make a huge contribution to the health of the planet.
Who should read We Are the Weather?
- People who want to save the planet, but feel paralyzed by what first step to take
- Psychology buffs who are interested in group dynamics, and what motivates people to act
- Would-be vegans who need a bit more persuasion to take the plunge
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
What's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close about?
This novel tells the story of a young boy named Oskar Schell who embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks. Through a series of letters, photographs, and encounters with strangers, Oskar learns about love, loss, and the power of human connection. The book explores themes of grief, resilience, and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy.
Who should read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close?
- People who enjoy unconventional storytelling and unique narrative formats
- Readers interested in exploring themes of grief, loss, and resilience
- Individuals curious about the effects of historical events on personal and collective memory
Everything Is Illuminated
What's Everything Is Illuminated about?
Everything Is Illuminated is a novel by Jonathan Safran Foer that weaves together the stories of a young man on a quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather during World War II, and the history of his own family. Through a mix of humor and heartbreak, the book explores themes of memory, identity, and the power of storytelling.
Who should read Everything Is Illuminated?
Readers who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of magical realism
Those interested in exploring themes of identity, memory, and the impact of history
Individuals who appreciate unique storytelling techniques, such as multiple narrators and non-linear narratives
Extremely Lound and Incredibly Close
What's Extremely Lound and Incredibly Close about?
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that follows a young boy named Oskar as he navigates the aftermath of his father's death in the 9/11 attacks. Oskar sets out on a quest to uncover the secrets his father left behind, and in doing so, discovers the power of love, connection, and the human spirit.
Who should read Extremely Lound and Incredibly Close?
Readers who enjoy emotionally powerful and thought-provoking stories
Those interested in exploring themes of grief, loss, and resilience
People who appreciate unique storytelling techniques, such as non-linear narratives and multiple perspectives