The Read Well Podcast

The 53-Page Book That Consumed My Brain (So I Bought 100 Copies) | EP 104


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In this week's episode, I’m sharing why The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever read. It’s only 53 pages, but it forced me to rethink how I’m living, what I’m chasing, and whether I’m being honest with myself.

We’ll break down what this book is really about (spoiler: it’s not just death), how it gets under your skin, and why it might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

💡 In this video, you'll learn:

  • What makes The Death of Ivan Ilych a manual for living authentically
  • How Tolstoy captures the lies we tell ourselves
  • Why I bought 100 copies of this book and created a course around it

📚 Want to read this with me?

This November, I’m teaching a 30-day live course on The Death of Ivan Ilych.

🎉🔗 Link to reserve your seat: https://pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course


We’ll read slowly together, take deep notes, and build a personal system for lifelong learning. It’s part reading group, part note-taking workshop, and part life reset.

📦 What’s Included in the Course:

  • A physical copy of the book
  • A custom Edgewater reading journal
  • A handcrafted bookmark
  • 14 live reading sessions + 4 instructional workshops
  • Full access to recordings for 1 year
  • And a chance to support the launch of Edgewater Bookstore

Only 500 seats available.

🎉🔗 Link to reserve your seat: https://pages.thereadwellpodcast.com/products/30-day-deep-reading-course


Let’s read slowly, take notes, and apply the ideas -- together.

-Eddy

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