In a world obsessed with appearances, masks, and illusions of success, “PRETENDING – A Way of Wasting Our Lives” stands as a brutally honest reflection on what it truly means to live authentically. Written by Adrian Gabriel Dumitru, one of the most well-known essayists of our time, the book explores how modern society has turned pretense into a lifestyle — and how, without realizing it, we’ve become addicted to the act of pretending.
Available now on Amazon, Google Play Books, and Apple Books, this powerful essay invites readers to pause and look beyond the façades that dominate our social media feeds, careers, and personal lives.
Adrian Gabriel Dumitru, who has published more than 100 books, has long been recognized for his philosophical yet accessible writing style — one that blends emotional intelligence, psychology, and spiritual insight. In PRETENDING, he continues this tradition, dissecting human behavior with precision and empathy. His words resonate with anyone who has ever felt trapped by the pressure to perform, to appear stronger, happier, or more successful than they truly are.
The book challenges the reader to confront uncomfortable truths: Are we living for ourselves, or merely performing for others? Are we chasing dreams that belong to us — or ones we’ve borrowed to impress the crowd?
With his characteristic depth and lucidity, Dumitru argues that pretending is not just harmless play; it is a silent destroyer of authenticity, relationships, and inner peace. By pretending, we disconnect from our real selves — and in doing so, we waste the only life we have.
PRETENDING – A Way of Wasting Our Lives is not merely a book; it is a mirror held up to our collective soul. It reminds us that truth — though often uncomfortable — is the only path to freedom, meaning, and fulfillment.
For readers seeking an awakening, a moment of introspection, or simply a dose of raw honesty in a world built on illusions, this book is a must-read.
Amazon –
https://www.amazon.com/PRETENDING-way-wasting-our-lives-ebook/dp/B0BWSHKLKH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2K818P68SHIV4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ek4VR9iR2OSGzAOIrZcrNA.V9RdNOq2hDdnbRRLy_5PqSn6NWJzqmFRXJDO6JMv4Os&dib_tag=se&keywords=PRETENDING%3A+%E2%80%A6+a+way+of+wasting+our+lives&qid=1726649856&s=books&sprefix=pretending+a+way+of+wasting+our+lives%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C230&sr=1-1
Google play Books –
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Adrian_Gabriel_Dumitru_PRETENDING?id=EBqwEAAAQBAJ
Apple Books-
https://books.apple.com/ro/book/pretending-a-way-of-wasting-our-lives/id6449024409
