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As I approach my 40th birthday, the book that resonated with me explores aging, reflection, and the world around us. It also encourages practical action, as demonstrated by Michael Pollan, who built his own small cabin to create space for reflection, writing, or even an afternoon nap. The idea of a small, orderly space resembling the archetype of a hut or shelter deep in the woods appealed to me. Alongside the physical building process, Pollan explores and analyzes the layers of meaning that have accumulated over millennia, shaping our current understanding of home and architecture in general.

I felt the need to prepare for autumn, so I decided to start reading this.

In the end, I realized that this is the right way to grow old — reflecting calmly and peacefully on what’s around and what’s happening.

I started reading because I was drawn to a story that seemed somewhat similar to 'The Last of Us.' However, I found that 'The Road' is an even deeper and more complete, particularly due to the dynamic between the father and son. Perhaps it resonated with me so much because my youngest son is only four years old.

The book is very exciting and engrossing because it is filled with events driven by anger and hatred. These emotions have so thoroughly consumed people's minds that they lose sight of the causes of injustice and oppression. Consequently, they no longer discriminate in their means to achieve their "goal," and those around them are not spared from their actions.

On the other hand, in old age, when they must answer for what they have done, they try to cleanse their consciences by hiding under the guise of the "great goal." The former freedom fighters and neighbors shooters have become cowards, preoccupied with their own lives.

I realized that there was no point in continuing with this book because every moment I spent on it was torture. It was a brilliantly failed work by the author. I really don't know why The New York Times included it in the '100 Best Books of the 21st Century'

Although most of the stories are fiction, this book was really very interesting. It is probably one of the best I've read recently.