--- product_id: 104084057 title: "Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are" brand: "farrar, straus and giroux" price: "141.57 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/104084057-hiking-with-nietzsche-on-becoming-who-you-are store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are **Brand:** farrar, straus and giroux **Price:** 141.57 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are by farrar, straus and giroux - **How much does it cost?** 141.57 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/104084057-hiking-with-nietzsche-on-becoming-who-you-are) ## Best For - farrar, straus and giroux enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted farrar, straus and giroux brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nw39ygsiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A Fascinating Journey of Both The Author's Life and Nietzsche's *by P***M on Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018* I give this work mixed reviews. On the positive side, Kaag's biographical depiction of Nietzsche's young adult years, and especially his relationship to Richard Wagner was one of fullest I have come across. Kaag's depiction of Nietzchean concepts was largely helpful. His rich descriptions of Sils Maria and the Waldhaus were spot on and especially relevant to someone who had just returned from there and hiked many of the trails traversed by Nietzsche (and Kaag). The photo above is the boulder that Nietzsche attributes as his source of inspiration for his idea of the 'eternal recurrence'.But what was deeply disappointing in this work, and to my mind could have been easily corrected, was Kaag's absolute refusal to include references and footnotes throughout this book. As an avid Nietzsche aficionado, Kaag asserted many claims that I have not come across before, and to not be able to go to his references was very frustrating. I hope Kaag will eventually consider editing a new edition that is sourced. For any serious student of Nietzsche, that would prove invaluable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fleeting Moment where Becoming Takes Place *by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018* A couple of sentences set the context for this captivating book. “‘Become what you are’: has been described as ‘the most haunting of Nietzsche’s haunting aphorisms.’”“As it turns out, to ‘become who you are’ is not about finding a ‘who’ you have always been looking for. It is not about separating ‘you’ off from everything else. And it is not about existing as you truly ‘are’ for all time. The self does not lie passively in wait for us to discover it.”Curious, introspective, courageous, and intelligent are words I would use to describe the intended audience for this book. And those who have encountered suffering on their journey will benefit the most.The two biggest lessons/benefits the reader will gain is: 1) “Nietzsche’s point may be that the process of self-discovery requires an undoing of the self-knowledge that you assume you already have. Becoming is the ongoing process of losing and finding yourself.”2) “Modern life, however, is not entirely amenable to becoming who one is; it is designed to distract and deaden…”The writer, David Haag provides a very transparent example of these statements: “I remember too vividly an argument with my ex-wife that terminated with three words that I screamed before slamming our front door: ‘Let. Me. Be!’ I now know what I actually meant: ‘Get out of my way.’ Let me find my immutable essence. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as an immutable essence, at least not in my world. And so I left, but I never found what I was looking for, not even with (my new family) Carol and Becca. I found something else.”As a fellow walker, hiker, mountain climber and would-be philosopher, I was enthralled by the writing style the author uses throughout the book weaving his personal pilgrimage in and out of Nietzsche’s stomping grounds high in the Swiss Alps to discuss the thoughts expressed in pivotal books written by this genius who called himself Zarathustra and Dionysus.The book was a good length—although I must admit—I wanted more. The author stays relentlessly on topic and his writing style is honest and engaging. He writes from personal experience and years of research.It was a bit unusual that he and his wife (also a philosophy teacher) ) took their young daughter on this pilgrimage of outdoor adventure, but Haag skillfully weaves in lessons gained from the child that redeemed the oddity.The book reminds me of a bit of Sarah Bakewell’s masterful “At the Existentialist Cafe” in that it makes difficult philosophical ideals more accessible by utilizing real-world situations.The unique aspect of staying in Nietzsche’s spartan haunts and hiking his mountain trails to better understand and explain this tormented man’s insights was brilliant. It is one of those rare books where one discovers a eureka moment on almost every page. I could not put it down.Nietzsche sums this book up best for me: “It is an excellent thing to express a thing consecutively in two ways, and thus provide it with a right and a left foot. Truth can stand indeed on one leg, but with two she will walk and complete her journey.” (The Wanderer and His Shadow, 1880) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Introduction to Nietzsche, ever! *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018* I have been a "fan" of Nietzsche for more than 60 years, and never read a better introduction to his Thought and Life!John Kaag, a Professor of Philosophy, writes (beautifully) of his personal experiences climbing the same mountains of the Swiss Alps as Nietzsche, while recounting his Life and Philosophy. The ideal first taste of Nietzsche, this Book will also please those who have already enjoyed his unique Writings. Bravo, Prof. Kaag! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/104084057-hiking-with-nietzsche-on-becoming-who-you-are](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/104084057-hiking-with-nietzsche-on-becoming-who-you-are) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-13*