Maybe a strange choice for listening to while wrapping presents; I guess I was in a philosophical mood. This book is pretty intense, and I don’t think it’s just because it’s translated from German. The core of the book is about striking true connection with others instead of objectifying or using others. The language though was pretty high brow. Despite this, “I and Thou” is a significant philosophical work that pushes the reader to reflect on how we relate to others in our lives.