The Humans
What's it about
Ever wondered what an alien would think of us? Imagine seeing humanity for the first time—our bizarre habits, our confusing emotions, our messy, beautiful lives. This story drops you into that exact perspective, offering a unique and hilarious look at what it truly means to be human. You'll follow an extraterrestrial sent to Earth on a mission to erase evidence of a major mathematical breakthrough. Posing as a university professor, he initially finds humans repulsive. But as he experiences love, family, and even peanut butter, you'll discover a profound and heartwarming take on our species' greatest flaws and most incredible strengths.
Meet the author
Matt Haig is a number one bestselling author whose acclaimed works, translated into over forty languages, explore mental health, human nature, and what it means to live. Having navigated his own profound experiences with depression and anxiety in his early twenties, Haig channels his journey of recovery and rediscovery into fiction and non-fiction. His unique perspective, blending empathy with sharp wit, offers a compassionate and hopeful lens on the struggles and beauties of the human condition.
What's it about
Ever wondered what an alien would think of us? Imagine seeing humanity for the first time—our bizarre habits, our confusing emotions, our messy, beautiful lives. This story drops you into that exact perspective, offering a unique and hilarious look at what it truly means to be human. You'll follow an extraterrestrial sent to Earth on a mission to erase evidence of a major mathematical breakthrough. Posing as a university professor, he initially finds humans repulsive. But as he experiences love, family, and even peanut butter, you'll discover a profound and heartwarming take on our species' greatest flaws and most incredible strengths.
Meet the author
Matt Haig is a number one bestselling author whose acclaimed works, translated into over forty languages, explore mental health, human nature, and what it means to live. Having navigated his own profound experiences with depression and anxiety in his early twenties, Haig channels his journey of recovery and rediscovery into fiction and non-fiction. His unique perspective, blending empathy with sharp wit, offers a compassionate and hopeful lens on the struggles and beauties of the human condition.
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