I first learned of this book through an NPR interview and immediately connected with the central thesis in the book: our lives are more often than not ruled by randomness. As I reflected on my own personal journey and life, I began to realize how seemingly insignificant random effects dictated the trajectory of my life and led me to where I am today. This book resonated with me even more because this realization and gave me an appreciation of the role randomness plays in our lives.