ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fear and Trembling

Alright kiddo, Fear and Trembling is a book that talks about how scary it can be when we try to do something really important or difficult. It talks about a man named Abraham who was asked by God to do something that was really scary and he had to have a lot of courage to do it.

Sometimes, we might have to do something that makes us feel scared or nervous but it can also make us feel really brave once we do it. Like the first time you learned to ride your bike without training wheels, it can feel really scary but once you do it, you feel proud of yourself and happy.

So, Fear and Trembling is all about facing our fears and finding the courage to do something even if it's really hard. And just like Abraham, we can learn to believe in ourselves and overcome our fears.