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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work - Community Reviews back

by Alain de Botton
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Clif's Book World
Clif's Book World rated it 11 years ago
We are all descended from a long line of hunter gatherers who didn't survive unless they continued to consistently hunt and gather. Today we call it work. And except for the fortunate few born with wealth, we all are required to spend a significant portion of our lives working in order to survive. ...
Kate Says: "Reading Is Fun!"
Kate Says: "Reading Is Fun!" rated it 12 years ago
While a great piece of photo journalism, I was disappointed in the fact that there wasn't much philosophical debate on what the the pleasures and sorrows at work are, and what one can do to maximize happiness and not get bogged down in the sorrows. This book was very different, but I think fans of A...
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 13 years ago
The title of this book seems a bit misleading but the contents are often interesting. I expected more of a philosophical meditation on the meaning of work in people's lives. There is some of that, but de Botton's observations and reflections are wide-ranging. He examines things that most people igno...
michaelhartford
michaelhartford rated it 15 years ago
Equally insightful and exasperating, with a significant dose of aristocratic condescension.Full review here
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