Book of Job

The Book of Job asks the question, “Why does God permit human suffering?” (A,125). There is no one person, man or woman, no matter how morally conscious, who is exemt from suffering. In the Book of Job, the main character, Job, has a blessed life. He has health, family, and holds a prestigious position in society. Job does not take his life for granted. He is sure to thank God every morning, and apoligize on his childrens behalf “if they have sinned, or cursed God in their hearts.” (A, 126.)
In the New York Times, Nicole John, 17 year old daughter to the U.S Ambassador of Thailand, Eric G. John, had a very similar life. She was beautiful, intelligent, rich, and among the elite status in society. She had all the oppurtunity to live a very fulfilling and joyous life. Although Nicole and Job shared similar material assets, Nicole was far more reckless. She was well aware of her privelaged lifestyle and lived as if she were to die tomorrow. 
In the Book of Job, the devil hints to God that Job would betray God if God had not blessed his life so much. The devil challenges God to make Job suffer, and see how Job responds. The Lord finally said to Satan “Behold, he is in your power; only spare his life.” The devil takes everything from Job; yet Job remains steadfast and stays loyal to God. He even cursed the day of his birth. “Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the nght which said, ‘A man-child is concieved.'”
Nicole John was never challenged. She had everything at her fingertips. On August 27, 2010, after a night of partying, Nicole fell to her death. No matter the circumstances with her lifestyle, no one could ever predict that she would pass away so abubtly.
Nicole John’s death was a tragedy. It goes back to the initial question of “Why does God permit human suffering?” Nicole John was a beloved daughter, a sibling, and her family’s life is changed forever. There is no definitive answer to the question, but the book of Job’s lessons and themes still apply to everyday life.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/ambassadors-daughter-falls-to-death/?scp=1&sq=nicole%20john&st=cse