Anna String's memoir, Life, and Everything Else, is a reflection on her experiences. She sees life in a more sensitive way because she has a schizaffective mental condition. Based in South Africa, she shares her thoughts on the outbreak of World War II, the Holocaust and apartheid. She is profoundly affected by the humanitarian catastrophes that occur in the world today, and cares about people. She discusses the various theories, beliefs, ideas, love, etc., that have helped her to find inner calm, balance and peace. This story connects ideas about surviving human disasters, and still living well.