Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved

by Kate Bowler · 2018

Kate Bowler's memoir about illness, faith, fate, and living with stage IV cancer.

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Bill GatesCo-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

It's inspiring to see this thoughtful woman face such weighty topics with honesty and humor.

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Bill Gates Shares the 5 Books You Should Read This Summer

Gates included Bowler's memoir on his 2018 summer reading list and praised the way she handled illness, faith, and fate.

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TIME · 2018-05-21 · accessed 2026-06-20

Article · Gates Notes list via TIME

TIME reports Gates's 2018 summer Gates Notes list and quotes his comments on Everything Happens for a Reason.

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Kate BowlerHistorian and memoirist

Duke professor and author of memoirs about illness, faith, and meaning.

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