I recently read this book and 500 days of summer being one of my favorite films, i also thought they were very similar. He published essays in love 1993, which went on to sell two million copies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alain botton books online. He lives in london where he founded the school of life, an organization devoted to fostering emotional health and intelligence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. A users manual, the course of love and the school of life among many others. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Im not convinced that adb is that great a philosopher in his own right, but his gathering together of the wisdom of others is both intelligent and readable. He lives in london where he founded the school of life, an organization devoted. The school of life alain has always tried to get ideas to impact on the way we actually live.
Its a style of writing that has been termed a philosophy of. Page after page their is a relentless assault of references to marxism, aristophelian certainty, john stuart mill, marsilio ficino, leon battista alberti, plato, the muller lyer illusion, kant. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophys relevance to everyday life. An emotional education its an amazing book chris evans hardcover 5 sep 2019. He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true pleasure in our work. He is a writer of essayistic books that have been described as a philosophy of everyday life. Jul 06, 2019 results for alaindebotton book depository he is most insightfully expressive with regard to perspectives and perceptions, which, lucky for the reader, penetrate most portions of the novel. Whether you fear being disappointed when you travel, youre looking for a reason to travel, or, in fact, youre looking for an excuse to stay home, this little collection of essays should provide the solace you need. Francine prose witty, funny, sophisticated, neatly tied up, and full of wise and illuminating insights.
So in the summer of 2008, alain and some colleagues set up the school of life. But despite its fictional trappings, the book seems more like a class on maintaining a. Exclusive offer, enjoy 20% discount on order of selected best books collection. The number one international 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 lifethe architecture of happiness explores the fascinating hidden links. Hes written on love, travel, architecture and literature. It argues that while supernatural claims made by religion are false, some aspects of religion are still useful and can be applied in secular life and society. You can read this book with apple books on your iphone, ipad, ipod touch. The school of life is now a global organisation with a mission to help people lead more fulfilled lives. His work has been translated into twenty languages. His first book, essays in love titled on love in the us, was published when he was twentythree. It came up as a featured prop in the movie 500 days of summer, starring zooey deschanel and joseph gordonlevitt, and for that reason was given a m like the first book that.