The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work: t/c

Alain De Botton

Jun 2009 · Sold by Vintage

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

Since I first bought this book and read it from cover to cover, I've never really stopped reading. It's kept a spot on my headboard and I regularly pick it up to skim a few pages or admire the photos. I can't think of a better college graduation or retirement gift. Well done, Mr. deBotton, very well done.

Lovely 🌹

Full of nouns and verbs, with some other words.

About the author

ALAIN DE BOTTON is the author of three works of fiction and six works of nonfiction, including How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, and The Art of Travel. He lives in London, where he founded The School of Life.