"First, think a beginner's guide to philosophy . . . Next, imagine a fantasy novel–something like a modern-day version of Through the Looking Glass. Meld these disparate genres, and what do you get? Well, what you get is an improbable international bestseller . . . [A] tour de force." –Time
"This book contains a novel mantra for those days when the world gets in your face." –
Entertainment Weekly "Extraordinary...read it for yourself." –
Newsweek "A simply wonderful, irresistible book...a cross between Bertrand Russell's
History of Western Philosophy and
Alice in Wonderland." –
Daily Telegraph "
Sophie's World is sheer delight. How I wish I'd had it during my college freshman survey of philosophy!" –
Madeleine L'Engle