"Don't dig a second pit" is a book of the psychological genre written by the Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko. In this book, the author tried to reveal the deepest features of human destiny by analyzing the relationships between people and the consequences of our own behavior with others. The book is built in the form of reflections and philosophical considerations that fascinate and force the reader to think about his behavior and relationships with other people. "Do not dig a hole for a friend" is not only a book, but a source of wisdom and reflection on one's own actions and deeds.