How Long to Read The Book of Calamities

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Calamities?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read The Book of Calamities by Peter Trachtenberg

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What does it mean to suffer? What enables some people to emerge from tragedy while others are spiritually crushed by it? Why do so many Americans think of suffering as something that happens to other people -- who usually deserve it? These are some of the questions at the heart of this powerful book. Combining reportage, personal narrative, and moral philosophy, Peter Trachtenberg tells the stories of grass-roots genocide tribunals in Rwanda and tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka, an innocent man on death row, and a family bereaved on 9/11. He examines texts from the Book of Job to the...

How long is The Book of Calamities?

The Book of Calamities by Peter Trachtenberg is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Calamities Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read The Book of Calamities aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Calamities?

The Book of Calamities is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Book of Calamities?

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