![]() ![]() The premise he is testing is a worthy one: The secular world worships consumerism, optimism, and perfection to its doom, and would do well to make room for a little humility, community, and contemplation instead." - Boston Globe " demonstrates his usual urbane, intelligent, and witty prose. Particularly noteworthy are de Botton's insights on what education and the arts can borrow from the formats and paradigms of religious delivery." - The Atlantic "The eminently quotable de Botton holds forth on the deliberately provocative premise that ancient traditions can solve modern problems. ![]() If only all writers wrote with such unabashedly kind intentions." - Huffington Post "Provocative and thoughtful. ![]() De Botton is literate, articulate, knowledgeable, funny and idiosyncratic." - "De Botton writes at his best when he confronts our abiding human frailty. beautifully and wittily illustrated." - Los Angeles Times "A wonderfully dangerous and subversive book." - San Francisco Chronicle "A new book by Alain de Botton is always a treat. Focusing on just three major faiths-Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism-he makes a convincing case for their ability to create both a sense of community and education that addresses morality and our emotional life." - Washington Post "Compelling. The wealth of knowledge and felicity of phrasing that de Botton brings to his task make for a stimulating read." - Seattle Times "Quirky, often hilarious. One has to appreciate his pluck as much as his lucid, enjoyable arguments." - Miami Herald "Commonsensical and insightful. ![]()
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