Given all of the crimes of humanity that are being played out every single day, occasionally a little book comes out that gets people thinking that perhaps we are part of the problem as well? Written as a story in a style that pulls no punches it gives the reader a chance to look the bigger picture and ask themselves what can we do to make a change? "At first glance you might think The Big Cosmic Joke is simply an entertaining fairy tale, albeit a very dark and adult one. However behind the black humour, the clever characterisations and the wise and witty words lie some sinister truths. This book reveals the reality of our sick society and begs the question - Isn't it time you woke up? In The Big Cosmic Joke, Sarah Strudwick makes some sharp observations about human nature and summarises astutely exactly why society is working against rather than for the vast majority of us. This book should be compulsory reading for everyone - highly recommended. Sharon Simpson - Empathic Guidance