Ricky firman (17 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You have spent your entire life looking up.You have shouted at the sky, asking for a sign. You have built temples to the invisible and bargained with a future that hasn't happened yet. You have carried the heavy stone of your history in your pocket, terrified that if you put it down, you will disappear.But the answer was never in the stratosphere. It was on the floor.It was in the creature who does not care about your sins, or your bank account, or the mistakes you made ten years ago. It was in the one who meets you at the door with a frantic, messy, absolute love.This is a book about the theology of the immediate. It is about unlearning the religion of 'Later' and converting to the religion of 'Now'. It is for anyone who has ever found God not in a holy book, but in the steady rhythm of a heartbeat against their hand.The universe is vast and silent. But you are not alone.The god who stays is sleeping on the rug.In Dog I Trust.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We are the stories we tell ourselves to feel significant.For millennia, we have looked at the stars and seen a mirror. We've convinced ourselves that the universe is a script, and that Homo sapiens is the leading role. From divine creators to the 'inevitable' march of progress, we have clung to the comforting myth of Intention.But what if the truth is far more radical In Accident, Not Intention, the masks of human specialness are stripped away to reveal a spectacular truth: we are a biological glitch. We are the survivors of a 300,000-year streak of cosmic luck. From a 'Drunken Architect' who built our bodies with leftover parts to a 'Hallucinating Brain' that prioritizes survival over truth, our existence is the result of a long chain of beautiful, terrifying, and utterly random mistakes.Moving through the volcanic ash of Indonesia's ancient past to the silicon labs of the future, this book explores the 'Wisdom Gap' of the twenty-first century. We have acquired the power of gods-the ability to edit our DNA and create Artificial Intelligence-yet we wield it with the instincts of an ape.Can a species born of accident survive the arrogance of its own design Provocative, unsettling, and ultimately liberating, Accident, Not Intention is a manifesto for a new kind of humility. It argues that accepting our insignificance is not a path to despair, but the ultimate key to freedom. If the universe didn't give us a purpose, we are finally free to create our own.We aren't the point of the universe. We are its most extraordinary accident. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Brutal Truth About Indonesia: From Irony to Absurdity peels back the layers of Indonesia's carefully curated image to expose the harsh realities lurking beneath. Written with biting wit and unflinching honesty, this darkly cynical exploration examines the nation's deep-rooted corruption, abuse of power, and the shameless hypocrisy of its elite and society at large.Ricky Firman, an unapologetic truth-teller, takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through Indonesia's moral contradictions. From the systemic persecution of minorities-ethnic, religious, and sexual-to the relentless grip of religious fundamentalism and superstition, Ricky dissects the absurdities that define the social and political landscape. He confronts the rampant anti-LGBTQ and anti-Jewish sentiments and challenges the widely held illusion that religion equates to morality.Equal parts exposé and dark comedy, Brutal Truth About Indonesia forces readers to question their assumptions about a nation celebrated for its diversity and hospitality but marred by deeply entrenched prejudices and contradictions. Ricky's sharp, unfiltered perspective is as unsettling as it is necessary, daring readers to confront the uncomfortable truths behind Indonesia's façade.This is not a book for the faint of heart-but for those brave enough to face reality, it's a must-read.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Life is a mess. A beautifully chaotic, utterly nonsensical mess. In Brutally Human: The Paradox of Existence, Ricky Firman gleefully explores the delicious contradictions that make us human, using biting irony to expose the absurdity of our attempts to 'figure it all out.'From the freedom that promises liberation but leaves us paralyzed with choice, to the endless pursuit of happiness that only makes us more miserable, Ricky deconstructs the myth of 'having it together.' Want happiness Too bad-because the harder you chase it, the more it evades you. Control Sure, but good luck planning anything in a world that laughs in your face at every turn. Ricky's stories-like a mindfulness retreat that caused more anxiety than calm, or a perfectly planned vacation that unraveled into pure chaos-prove that life doesn't follow the scripts we write.The book doesn't stop at personal paradoxes; it dives into society's most ironic delusions. Unity through division Check. Society thrives on finding common ground. by hating the same people. Technology that connects us More like technology that isolates us in shiny, pixelated prison cells. We're living in the Information Age, yet we're somehow more ignorant than ever, scrolling through social media like it's the holy grail of truth, while missing the real news. Wellness culture It turns self-care into a competitive sport, proving that even rest has been commodified.Each chapter offers a brutally honest-and often darkly funny-look at everything from the myths of work-life balance to the failure of 'dream jobs.' Family The ones who love you most are also the ones who'll leave you questioning your sanity. Friendships They'll save you-but also roast you relentlessly. And don't even get started on modern health and wellness, which somehow makes us feel worse about ourselves while claiming to 'fix' us.Brutally Human: The Paradox of Existence doesn't offer easy solutions-because life is a chaotic disaster that can't be fixed. Instead, it invites you to laugh at the absurdity, embrace the contradictions, and stop pretending that there's a perfect way to live. Because, spoiler alert: there isn't. So, let's stop trying to solve life's mess and start enjoying the chaos. After all, the only thing we can be sure of is that life will surprise us, disappoint us, and laugh at our expense-so we might as well laugh along.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a world defined by rigid labels of good and evil, one man embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery when a mysterious figure appears at his doorstep. A disillusioned writer, consumed by self-doubt and a growing frustration with the superficiality of society, is forced to confront the contradictions of human nature and morality when this enigmatic visitor reveals his own painful story of being cast aside, misunderstood, and vilified for challenging the world's accepted truths.As their unlikely friendship deepens, the writer learns that the boundaries between good and evil are not as clear-cut as society would have him believe. Through their candid conversations, he uncovers the complexity of life itself-how labels, whether applied to others or ourselves, are tools of division that keep humanity from truly understanding each other. The visitor, once a figure of rebellion and defiance, shows the writer that change, growth, and redemption are not only possible but necessary.But when betrayal forces the writer to confront his own identity, the true test of his transformation arrives. With the lines between right and wrong blurred, he must choose between personal sacrifice and preserving his integrity. In doing so, he discovers that true freedom lies not in external validation, but in shedding the labels that have defined him and embracing the messy, contradictory, and beautiful truth of what it means to be human.A journey of self-acceptance, personal growth, and profound friendship, this story challenges the very foundations of morality, urging us all to look beyond the labels and see the world-and each other-in a new light.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if love isn't linear What if it behaves more like quantum reality - unpredictable, uncertain, and deeply entangled Quantum Love: This is Everything I Never Said Volume II is a lyrical exploration of human connection through the strange, beautiful lens of quantum theory. In this emotionally resonant collection, love is not just a feeling - it's a force that defies time, space, logic, and even endings.Divided into six thematic sections - Superposition, Entanglement, Uncertainty, Entropy, Parallel Realities, and Light and Observation - these poems speak to the contradictions we carry: the longing for what almost was, the ache of invisible bonds, the complexity of being known, and the beauty of being seen.Whether you're mourning someone who never fully left, imagining a version of love that existed in another universe, or learning to recognize your own reflection for the first time, this book will meet you there - gently, honestly, and without judgment.For anyone who has ever felt too much, too soon, or too far away - this is your story written in stardust and language.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This Is Everything I Never Said is a collection of quiet heartbreaks, soft goodbyes, and the truths we carry when no one's listening.Written in fragments, letters, and poems that feel more like whispered confessions, this book is for anyone who has ever loved in silence, grieved without closure, or held back the words they were never brave enough to say.Once shared under the hashtag #RFnotes, these pieces have lived through lost conversations, untold stories, and years of emotional survival. Now, they are here-for you.If you've ever waited for a message that never came, if you've ever let someone go without saying everything, if you're still healing from something that never had a name-this book understands. And maybe, just maybe, it says what you've been trying to say, too.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if creation never needed a creator The Universe: Creation Does Not Need Creator is a fearless exploration of existence without divine design - where physics replaces miracles, and consciousness becomes the universe's way of thinking about itself.Blending science, philosophy, and poetic reflection, Ricky Firman challenges one of humanity's oldest assumptions: that life and meaning must come from a higher hand. From the birth of matter to the rise of mind, from evolution to ethics, he reveals a cosmos that builds itself - law by law, atom by atom, question by question.This is not a rejection of wonder, but its restoration.Because when the gods are gone, the stars remain - and they are enough.'The universe does not answer our prayers.But it gave us minds capable of asking them - and that, perhaps, is creation's greatest act of all.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do you say to a God who never answers In this bold and unfiltered book, the author speaks directly to the silent divine-personally, intimately, and relentlessly. No prayers. No worship. No ritual. Only honest questions, frustration, curiosity, and clarity.Dear God, We Need to Talk is not a theological treatise. It is a conversation that humanity has always wanted to have but never dared to initiate. Through letters written entirely in the first person, the author confronts the ambiguity of God's existence, the psychology of belief, the weight of suffering, the logic-and illogic-of religion, the contradictions of morality, and the unsettling possibility that we may have been talking to ourselves for thousands of years.This book explores what happens when a single human being sits down and writes to a God who remains silent. The result is a powerful, often uncomfortable journey through doubt, meaning, fear, longing, disappointment, resilience, and finally, acceptance.These letters illuminate a truth we rarely admit: in the absence of divine answers, humans became the authors of our own morality, creativity, courage, and purpose.Whether you believe in God, doubt God, debate God, fear God, or are still trying to understand what the word 'God' even means, this book will challenge you to rethink the role silence has played in shaping humanity-and yourself.Direct. Honest. Unapologetically human.This is the conversation that should have happened a long time ago.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Untold Creation of God is a profound exploration of existence, divinity, and the enigmatic silence that lies at the heart of creation. The narrative delves into the psyche of the Creator, an omnipotent being haunted by questions of its own origins, purpose, and the shadow of an architect it cannot fully grasp.As the Creator shapes the cosmos, from radiant stars to fragile humanity, it seeks answers through its creations. Humanity, endowed with curiosity and the capacity for doubt, becomes a mirror to the Creator's own struggles, asking questions that echo the divine's silent musings. Through their myths, religions, and relentless pursuit of meaning, humanity transforms the Creator's silence into stories that bridge the finite and the infinite.The story also confronts rebellion and dissent. Samael, a brilliant angel, challenges the Creator's silence, igniting a celestial conflict that fractures the harmony of the heavens. His fall reshapes the narrative of existence, revealing the Creator's vulnerability and the paradox of granting freedom while maintaining order.The Untold Creation of God is a meditation on the paradox of existence and the unending quest for meaning. It invites readers to ponder whether the greatest mysteries of life are not meant to be solved but lived, explored, and embraced-a journey shared between the Creator and its creations in the infinite tapestry of being. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if morality never belonged to heaven or hell in the first place For centuries, humanity has outsourced its conscience. We thank God for every good deed and blame the Devil for every evil one. It's a theater of excuses that lets us dodge the most uncomfortable truth of all: it was always us.In this bold, brutally honest, and darkly comic book, Ricky Firman tears down the stage and throws away the costumes. He dismantles the myths of divine credit and demonic blame, exposing how religion, culture, and fear have turned morality into an outsourced business. With wit as sharp as it is unsettling, he argues that we don't need God to be good and we don't need the Devil to be evil - because both goodness and evil have always been human choices.This is not a polite discussion about faith. It is a satirical manifesto that mocks our need for cosmic babysitters and dares us to face the mirror instead. The result is uncomfortable, liberating, and impossible to ignore.If you've ever questioned the logic of divine reward and demonic temptation - or if you've ever suspected that morality might just be ours to own - this book hands you the mirror you've been avoiding. Look into it, if you dare.We Don't Need God to Be Good: And We Don't Need the Devil to Be Evil is a fearless reminder that the most terrifying, liberating truth is also the simplest: morality has always belonged to us.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happens when humanity learns we're not the center of the universe-or even its most interesting inhabitants Holy Galactic: When We're No Longer Special in the Universe tackles this mind-bending question with wit, biting humor, and a touch of absurdity.This provocative and hilarious exploration begins with humanity's long-standing delusion of cosmic significance. From ancient myths that crowned Earth as the chosen stage of creation to modern debates about extraterrestrial life, this book unpacks our fragile egos with sharp insight and dark comedy. But the real fun begins when we imagine the impact of discovering intelligent alien civilizations-beings with their own advanced technologies, moral systems, and possibly even scriptures of their own.Will humanity try to convert aliens to our religions, only to face theological chaos Will philosophers and scientists rewrite our understanding of existence to accommodate alien atheism Or will we collapse under the weight of realizing we were never that special to begin with Through vivid thought experiments, satirical scenarios, and profound reflections, Holy Galactic examines how our species might adapt-or fail spectacularly-in a universe that doesn't revolve around us. It challenges readers to laugh at our absurdities while confronting deep questions about purpose, faith, and identity in a cosmos far vaster and more complex than we ever imagined.For fans of dark comedy, thought-provoking science fiction, and existential humor, Holy Galactic is a journey into the unknown-an invitation to embrace humility, curiosity, and wonder. Because sometimes, the best way to deal with our smallness in the universe is to laugh at it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In The Devil's Redemption: Reclaiming the Narrative, Ricky Firman takes readers on a bold and provocative journey that challenges everything we think we know about good, evil, and redemption. A sequel to the acclaimed My Friendship with the Devil: A Story, this book continues the unlikely and deeply introspective partnership between a writer and the Devil, now revealed as Samael-a being burdened by centuries of vilification.Samael returns, not to defend his past, but to seek something far more elusive: a second chance. What unfolds is an unflinching exploration of humanity's contradictions, where historical atrocities and moral hypocrisies are laid bare. Together, the writer and Samael revisit pivotal moments in history, uncovering the ways humanity has externalized its darkness, using the Devil as a scapegoat for its own failings.Through their conversations, Samael reveals his regrets-not for defying the Creator, but for the unintended suffering his rebellion caused. He seeks to reclaim his story, not as a villain or hero, but as a symbol of freedom, thought, and the possibility of change. Along the way, the writer confronts his own doubts and fears, realizing that redemption is not about erasing the past, but about embracing it and choosing to move forward.With its blend of sharp irony and profound introspection, The Devil's Redemption: Reclaiming the Narrative is a thought-provoking tale that will challenge readers to look beyond the surface of morality and question the narratives we use to define ourselves. At its heart, this is not just the Devil's story-it's a story about humanity's potential to find redemption within its own flaws.What if even the Devil deserved a second chance Would we have the courage to grant it-or to claim it for ourselves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if God were your patient In Diagnosing God, author Ricky Firman dares to ask the unthinkable: What would happen if we put the Divine on the therapist's couch With the sharp eye of a psychologist and the fearless honesty of a skeptic, this groundbreaking book examines the behavioral patterns of God as depicted in religious texts-without reverence, without rebellion, but with relentless inquiry. From jealous tantrums to apocalyptic punishments, from divine love to divine wrath, Firman traces the psychological footprints of a being worshipped by billions yet rarely questioned in terms of mental and emotional stability.Is God a nurturing parent or a narcissistic ruler A moral compass or a projection of human trauma With case-study precision, this book unveils unsettling parallels between divine behavior and human psychological disorders, from Narcissistic Personality Disorder to Borderline tendencies and authoritarian delusions.Whether you are a believer, a seeker, or a bold critic of religion, Diagnosing God will challenge your most sacred assumptions-and leave you asking the questions that organized faith refuses to entertain.This is not blasphemy. This is psychological inquiry. Brutally honest. Clinically framed. Existentially necessary.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Holy Olympics: Religions War for Relevance and Dominance, Ricky Firman delivers a scathing and hilariously irreverent critique of humanity's most enduring rivalry: the fight to prove whose god reigns supreme. This dark comedy dissects the absurdities and contradictions of religious competition, from the rise of ancient pantheons to modern-day ideological showdowns, exposing the cosmic irony at the heart of faith's global spectacle.Through biting wit and sharp satire, Ricky explores how religions, claiming to promote peace and love, have paradoxically sparked centuries of war, division, and persecution. Why do believers slaughter their neighbors in the name of divine mercy Why are humanity's most violent acts justified by texts that preach turning the other cheek And why is the ultimate message of salvation often wielded as a weapon to condemn those who don't conform Ricky unpacks these paradoxes with merciless humor, highlighting how faith has evolved into a brutal competition for relevance, market share, and the human soul. Whether through holy wars, crusades, or doctrinal schisms, religions have turned love into leverage and salvation into a zero-sum game. The irony is undeniable: in their race to bring enlightenment, faiths often plunge humanity into darkness.Beyond the bloodshed, Ricky examines the absurd marketing tactics of spiritual capitalism: from indulgences to televangelists peddling eternal life like a premium subscription service. He exposes the surreal lengths religions go to in their quest for dominance-each striving to outdo the other with promises of miracles, threats of damnation, and claims of exclusive access to the divine.Wickedly funny and deeply provocative, Holy Olympics invites readers to laugh, question, and confront the hypocrisy of humanity's sacred obsessions. Because in the end, as humanity fights over whose god is the greatest, the gods themselves might be sipping celestial cocktails, amused by the chaos below.…