Live by the foma that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.
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About the book
Narrator John investigates the eccentric co-inventor of the atomic bomb, leading him to the impoverished Caribbean island republic of San Lorenzo. There he discovers Bokononism, a religion based on comforting lies, and a lethal chemical substance called ice-nine that freezes water at room temperature. The novel satirizes religious dogma, scientific irresponsibility, and humanity's capacity for accidental apocalypse.
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Tiger got to hunt, Bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder, "Why, why, why?" Tiger got to sleep, Bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.