“To love is good too: love being difficult. For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult task entrusted to us.” A wonderful friend gifted this to me. It felt like it reached me at the perfect moment; as if the universe conspired with her to place it in my hands. The letters in this book are so honest, deep, and comforting. They reminded me of Letters to Milena by Franz Kafka , which also held raw truths that felt personal and real. This is one of those books where even a random page can give you an answer or a small sign. It’s truly a go-to book. The language is simple, the emotions relatable, and the guidance magical. When the author talks about solitude, relationships, love, sex, and the responsibilities we carry, he does it with such ease; without judging anything, just observing life the way it is. Letters to a Young Poet feels like a warm, intellectual friend speaking straight to your heart. Through ten letters, Rainer gently encourages to look within,...