A fascinating examination of the causes of, and 'cures' for, painful doubts about where we stand in the general scheme of things - something it turns out we all suffer from to some extent. De Botton is lucid, penetrating and persuasive and writes gloriously sinuous prose. I found myself galloping through it with delight and then going back to absorb the insights.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 26 October 2004 ) |
