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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

by Alain De Botton

3.5

About the book

We spend most of our waking lives at work—in occupations most often chosen by our inexperienced younger selves. And yet we rarely ask ourselves how we got there or what our jobs mean to us.

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work is an exploration of the joys and perils of the modern workplace, beautifully exploring what other people wake up to do each day—and night—to make our frenzied world function. With a philosophical eye and his signature combination of wit and wisdom, Alain de Botton leads us on a journey around an eclectic range of occupations, from rocket scientist to biscuit manufacturer, from accountant to artist—in search of what makes jobs either soul-destroying or fulfilling.

De Botton’s sprightly mix of reportage and rumination expands beyond the workplace to investigate the broader meaning of life.

Publishers Weekly

Categories:

Cultural Essays Economics Philosophy Sociology Psychology Business Non-fiction Self-help

Language:

English

Length:

336 pages

Author:

Alain De Botton
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