Name: How Proust Can Change Your Life
Brand: Alain de Botton

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9780330354912

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2017-02-18

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Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author, born on 20 December 1969 in Zürich, Switzerland. With a diverse range of interests, he has become renowned for his insightful perspectives on various aspects of life. His thought-provoking works delve into topics such as love, art, architecture, and travel.

Known for his ability to blend philosophy with everyday experiences, de Botton's writings offer readers a fresh perspective on the world around them. Through his books and lectures, he aims to bridge the gap between academic philosophy and practical wisdom that can be applied to daily life.

Inspired by the likes of Derek Sivers, Samantha Power, and Daniel Kahneman among others from different fields of expertise *en*, de Botton's unique approach has garnered him a dedicated following. Whether it is exploring the complexities of human emotions or examining societal norms through a philosophical lens, his work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

‘What a marvellous book this is . . . de Botton dissects what [Proust] had to say about friendship, reading, looking carefully, paying attention taking your time, being alive and adds his own delicious commentary. The result is an intoxicating as it is wise, amusing as well as stimulating, and presented in so fresh a fashion as to be unique . . . I could not stop, and now much start all over again.’ Brian Masters, Mail on Sunday

‘De Botton not only has a complete understanding of Proust’s life . . . but what is particularly charming about this small, readable book is its tongue-in-cheek benignity, its lightly held erudition and its generous way of lending itself to what is not only the greatest book of the century but also the darkest and the most eccentric’ Edmund White, Observer

‘It contains more human interest and play of fancy than most fiction . . . de Botton, in emphasizing Proust’s healing, advisory aspects, does us the service of rereading him on our behalf, providing of that vast sacred lake a sweet and lucid distillation.’ John Updike, New Yorker

‘De Botton’s little book is so charming, amusing and sensible that it may even itself change your life.’ Allan Massie, Daily Telegraph

How Proust Can Change Your Life

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