Why people recommend it
Book of Mercy by Leonard Cohen is a collection of contemporary prose poems and modern psalms that explore deep spiritual themes, grief, and faith. On The Ezra Klein Show, Matt Duss recommended the book during a discussion about personal influences and current events. Duss shared that the collection held profound personal significance for him because he had recently shared it with his mother during the final months of her life, noting that she was a woman of deep religious faith. By reflecting on the text, Duss illustrated how the poetry provided comfort and a meaningful point of connection during a time of immense personal loss and transition. His recommendation underscored the emotional power of Cohen's writing to offer solace and articulate complex spiritual reflections in the face of mortality and grief.
Who recommended it
- Matt Duss Recommended
Matt Duss — 1 mention
“And the last one is book by Leonard Cohen. It's called Book of Mercy. Um So, my mom recently passed away. She's She was among other things a woman of deep religious faith... And it's just been something that I shared with her in her last months”