The Measure - Nikki Erlick

It seems like just another morning.

You make a cup of tea. Check the news. Open the front door.

On your doorstep is a box. Inside the box is the exact number of years you have left to live.

Do you open yours?

IMAGINE a world where everyone receives a mysterious box containing a string that reveals the length of their life.

The Measure (originally published June 2022) follows an interwoven cast of eight characters, including best friends, a couple, a doctor, and a politician, whose lives are changed by the boxes. They grapple with the choice of whether to open the box and how to live with the knowledge, exploring themes of hope, family, and human resilience in the face of an unknown future.

This book explores destiny, free will, love, loss, hope, and how people react to a predetermined fate. It examines how this revelation affects all aspects of modern life, from politics and intimacy to personal decisions.
It forces individuals and society to confront profound questions about the meaning of life.

FUN FACTS 🔖

• Erlick drew inspiration from Greek myths, particularly the Fates.
• New York Times bestseller
• Read with Jenna pick for July 2022.