Man Seeks God
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Eric Weiner |
| Products | Non-fiction book |
Man Seeks God: My Flirtations with the Divine is a 2011 publication authored by Eric Weiner, a former correspondent for NPR and the writer behind The Geography of Bliss. Following a health crisis, Weiner, who identifies as agnostic, faces a poignant question from a nurse: "Have you found your God yet?"
As an experienced traveler and self-described "spiritual voyeur," Weiner acknowledges that while he has witnessed numerous religious ceremonies, he has never truly immersed himself in spirituality. Confronted with his own mortality and driven by the wish to share spiritual principles with his daughter, he sets out on an international journey to explore various religions, seeking to cultivate his own connection with the divine.
Critic reaction
The New York Times remarks that Weiner "skillfully and often humorously balances" between impartial investigation and intimate spiritual storytelling, comparing his style to "Woody Allen channeling Karen Armstrong."
Time.com commends his "clever wit and playful language," which enliven the narrative at each destination.
The Washington Post describes the book as "thoroughly researched, enlightening, and captivating," offering insights that appeal across different faith backgrounds.
In December 2011, it was honored as National Geographic Traveler Book of the Month.
Media appearances
- PBS NewsHour: In 'Man Seeks God,' Author Eric Weiner Hunts for Divine Meaning
- National Public Radio Morning Edition: Seeks God, Finds Wayne of Staten Island
- Time magazine online: Eric Weiner's "Ikea God"