The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

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Unveiling the love-hate relationship with work.

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work is recommended for individuals seeking a philosophical and insightful take on the impact of work on our lives. Alain de Botton's exploration of different workplaces helps readers to understand their own struggles with work and provides them with tools to make the most of their working lives. The author weaves in humor and wisdom from various artists and thinkers, making it a charming and engaging read.

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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

Regular price RM52.15 MYR
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ISBN: 9780141027913
Authors: Alain de Botton
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 5731 readers)

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Why do so many of us love or hate our work? How has it come to dominate our lives? And what should we do about it?Work makes us. Without it we are at a loss; in work we hope to have a measure of control over our lives. Yet for many of us, work is a straitjacket from which we cannot free ourselves.Criss-crossing the world to visit workplaces and workers both ordinary and extraordinary, and drawing on the wit and wisdom of great artists, writers and thinkers, Alain de Botton here explores our love-hate relationship with our jobs. He poses and answers little and big questions: from what should I do with my life? to what will I have achieved when I retire?The Pleasure and Sorrows of Work explains why it is we do what we do all day, and applies sympathy, humour and insight to helping us make the most of it.
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Unveiling the love-hate relationship with work.

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work is recommended for individuals seeking a philosophical and insightful take on the impact of work on our lives. Alain de Botton's exploration of different workplaces helps readers to understand their own struggles with work and provides them with tools to make the most of their working lives. The author weaves in humor and wisdom from various artists and thinkers, making it a charming and engaging read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.