This is one of the most creative ideas today. Having such a large group of people come together and produce a book.

The book itself is very thought provoking, making one really ponder their purpose in life. It has the ability to set a person in the right mind set. It moves you to wonder what the other person might be thinking about why they think they are here. Five Star.

Wonderful book, I love it.

Verice

This book is interesting as a series of individual vignettes. It is NOT an example of "swarm intelligence", the wisdom of crowds, etc., since each author is issuing a monologue without interacting with any other.

Some strain to make their thoughts relevant -- the "book" is really just a good collection of (sitting down/lots of time) toilet graffiti.

I suggest that you put this book in the same place and then reflect on others' thoughts as a catalyst to consider your own.

There are no answers here and probably should not be. The reader may be provoked to thought or bored with others' "irrelevant" or "trivial" thoughts.

If you want the wisdom of crowds, look for more interactive examples (cocktail party conversation, eg)

I believe if anything this book will raise the question of Why Are We Here...Isn't that ultimate questions everyone asks at some point? I am amazed of the passion and enthusiasm in which strangers have come together for one purpose and that was to get these thought provoking answers out there for all to hear.

I find it interesting that you can write a book from nothing, and make it work. Very interesting, I can't wait to see what comes from this next.
This is a snapshot of history from the perspective of the end user, not what the corps want us to think happened.
And this was all done using Scribus on Linux? This is even more awesome. Good work!

An exercise in self indulgence. It is amazing how many people lack boundaries and think that their aimless ramblings are of interest to anyone.

After watching this book grow from an idea to an amazing collection of the innermost thoughts of total strangers, I highly recommend this book to anyone. Almost a social experiment in sorts, people from all over the globe have opened up and shared their thoughts and feelings of where they are and why they are there.

It really does flow as though you are walking thru a city street and hearing the thoughts of those around you. There are the funny wise crackers, the parents and soon to be parents contiplating the change of life a new little one brings, grandparents looking back on their lives and seeing the future with their children's children. There are students, business people, homemakers, husbands and wives...all letting you into a small place in their lives. There is even a couple of those strange crazy people that you look at and wonder what goes on in their heads, but never asked. After reading this, now I know!

It's also great for those out there that have not ever stopped to ask them selves this question. It will make you stop and think about where you really are, not just physically, but mentally, spirtually and cosmically.

Why are you here right now also lets you know that you are not alone in some of your darkest times, there are cancer patients, those that have lost loved ones, and those that can not find the will to forgive themselves or others.

In this day of age that we all try to put on a mask and hide those feelings that we think may not be 'correct', this lets you know that you are not alone, there are others out there that are just like you, and it's okay to not be perfect or in the perfect place in your life.

A highly recommened read, and definately a thought to ponder. Why Are You Here - Right Now??

Why Are You Here-Right Now? is a thought provoking tome which provides one with stories of lighthearted humorous as well as sad darker life moments. We all have these kind of times. To be able to read, learn and experience the lives of individuals from around the world through their eyes is priceless.

I throughly enjoyed the stories of this book and I hope there are many more books to come which will ask additional probing questions which will reveal all of our true selves to ourselves. I know this will be the book that I will pick up at all times in my life from now on to be inspired or to laugh or just because; for no reason at all...

Job well done... thank you so much for writing YRUHRN!

This was by all means one of the most incredible books that I have ever read. It made you really ponder, put life in a whole other perspective. And the fact that it was written by not only 1 person, but by people all over the world, made it even more intriguing. A job well done!

To say the least, it left me with a vision.
Wanting more, needing less, my psyche was
pin pricked by painful realities. Cause and
effect. Why me? Why not someone else?
As I read your book empathy crashed my
pity party. Oh what a "dirty bird" I've
been. To wallow in sorrow, feeling empty,
feeling nothing, when 1,000 people reached
out to vent to strangers, to me.
A penny for your thoughts...oh please..
They needed to show themselves. Without feeling
any guilt. Your question came to them
like a thief in the night. To steal a part of
them that needed to be taken. And in turn
your book definitely has the potential to make a
difference in someone's life. A healing of
sorts, a bonding of kindred spirits. The melting
pot of all melting pots. Great job! Looking forward
to reading more.

Vannesa Sterling

This ebook is an interesting compilation of anwers to the universal question, "Why Are You Here - Right Now?" from all kinds of people, in all walks of life, from all over the world. It is especially interesting because it was compiled using the innovation of an internet mechanical turk site. Some answers are deep and thought provoking, and others are just funny. It is a quick read, but sure to have the reader asking himself the same question...