The Mansion of Happiness

In "The Mansion of Happiness," renowned Harvard scholar and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore offers a captivating exploration of American ideas about life and death, tracing their evolution from a 17th-century Englishman’s theories to modern practices like cryonics. This thought-provoking narrative examines how concepts of life have shifted over time, influenced by pivotal moments in history such as the age of discovery and the scientific revolution. Through a blend of curiosity and historical inquiry, Lepore reveals the intertwined nature of life’s stages and the ongoing debates that shape American society today.