Kate Bowler
Duke Professor | Exploring the Meaning of Life in the Face of Illness
Kate Bowler is an associate professor at Duke Divinity School and the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir 'Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved'.
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Kate Bowler is an associate professor at Duke Divinity School and the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir 'Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved'. Her research focuses on the history of the prosperity gospel, a movement that promises health, wealth, and happiness.
After being diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 35, Bowler's perspective shifted, leading her to explore how people find meaning in the face of suffering. Her moving TED talk has been viewed over 6 million times, and her work offers audiences deeply human insights on resilience, mortality, and the power of community.
"Everything happens for a reason" -- and other lies I've loved
"Everything happens for a reason" -- and other lies I've loved
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