This is one in a series of books by Jacob Needleman on the deep meanings of common experiences; he has also explored the significance of time and money. The author, who teaches philosophy at San Francisco State University, argues that "we are born for meaning, not pleasure unless it is pleasure that is steeped in meaning." To sustain a love relationship, couples need to nourish each other's inner life and search for truth.
Needleman taps into the teachings of wisdom which underlie the world's religions and spiritual philosophies for more insight into this nonegotistical expression of love. Those who help each other in the search for meaning can handle problems of communication, trust, time pressures, and the rigors of a constantly changing world because they are selflessly seeking the other's well being.
A Little Book of Love is a treasure of great worth. It will be of inestimable value to those starting out on the long voyage of love.
