That Beautiful Question: A Father and Son's Quest to Love a Broken World

Can you truly know the world and still love it?

In That Beautiful Question, Matt Woodley invites readers into a gripping father-son journey that spans continents. He weaves together the story of his struggles as a pastor recovering from burnout and disillusionment with that of his son, a young ER doctor in Papua New Guinea, who confronts diseases easily cured in the West but often fatal in the Highlands. Together, they wrestle with a deep and enduring question: Can you truly know the world in all its suffering and beauty and still love it?

Set against the vibrant yet heart-wrenching backdrop of Papua New Guinea, this memoir explores how faith, resilience, and love are tested when faced with overwhelming odds. Readers will encounter gripping medical failures, miraculous recoveries, and raw human moments that shape both father and son. That Beautiful Question offers readers a compelling vision of how honest lament can lead to a renewed love for this broken and beautiful world.