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100% original used books in good condition at half the price, with minor signs of usage.
No pen/pencil marks and the condition is Good.
About the Book:
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
From one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life – Alain de Botton sets out to understand our universal fear of failure – and how we might change it
‘De Botton’s gift is to prompt us to think about how we live and how we might change things’ The Times
We all worry about what others think of us. We all long to succeed and fear failure. We all suffer – to a greater or lesser degree, usually privately and with embarrassment – from status anxiety.
Alain de Botton gives a name to this universal condition and sets out to investigate both its origins and possible solutions. He looks at history, philosophy, economics, art and politics – and reveals the many ingenious ways that great minds have overcome their worries. The result is a book that is not only entertaining and thought-provoking – but genuinely wise and helpful as well.
‘He analyses modern society with great charm, learning and humour. His remedies come as a welcome relief when most books offering solutions to the stresses of life recommend the lotus position’ Daily Mail
Author? : ? Alain de Botton
Publisher ? : ? Penguin
Publication date ? : ? 13 January 2005
Language ? : ? English
Paperback ? : ? 320 pages
ISBN-10 ? : ? 0141014865
ISBN-13 ? : ? 9780141014869
