Estates Large and Small

Phil Cooper has closed his secondhand bookstore and moved his business online. He decides to teach himself 2,500 years of Western philosophy to understand himself and the world better. He meets Caroline, a fellow book lover, who helps him on his journey. Estates Large and Small is a story of reckoning, love, and saying goodbye, with wry humor and tender joy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Biblioasis

Estate Large and Small is a profound, perceptive, and wryly observed story that delves into the life of Phil Cooper, a man facing the closure of his secondhand bookstore due to decades of rent increases and declining readership. However, a pandemic forces him to reluctantly close his physical store and move his business online. In his quest to understand the bigger picture of his existence and the purpose of humanity, Phil decides to embark on an extraordinary journey: to teach himself 2,500 years of Western philosophy.

Thankfully, he meets Caroline, a fellow book lover who agrees to join him on this trek through the best of what has been thought and said. Caroline, on her own path, challenges Phil to rethink what it means to be alive in the twenty-first century. Through their shared love for books and their philosophical discussions, Phil and Caroline explore the depths of human existence, love, and the complexities of modern life.

Estate Large and Small is a testament to the power of literature and philosophy to inspire and transform. Ray Robertson's writing is filled with wry humor, tender joy, and deep insights into the human condition. The book reminds us of the importance of living fully, loving passionately, and finding meaning in our lives, even in the face of adversity.

As Phil and Caroline journey through the ages, they encounter a diverse range of thinkers and ideas, from ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle to contemporary thinkers like Slavoj Žižek and Toni Morrison. Each encounter offers new perspectives and challenges Phil's understanding of the world.

Estate Large and Small is a captivating and thought-provoking book that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a testament to the enduring power of literature and philosophy to inspire and guide us on our journey through life. Whether you are a book lover, a philosopher, or simply someone seeking to explore the deeper meaning of existence, this book is a must-read.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 142 x 216 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781771964623