"Born Again" by Alfred Lawson is a bizarre and delightfully silly utopian science fiction novel that follows the journey of John Convert, a wayward seafarer who finds himself on an island inhabited by superhuman giants known as the Sagemen. After being cast overboard by his crew, Convert encounters Arletta, a giantess who leads him on a transformative adventure filled with idealistic visions and philosophical musings. Lawson, a true Renaissance man, uses this narrative to explore themes of reform and the potential for a better world, making the book an intriguing reflection on human aspirations and societal challenges.