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The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

The Consolations of Philosophy

by Alain de Botton
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  • First Published:
  • Apr 1, 2000, 320 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Apr 2001, 320 pages
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Emily Pound

a must read!
Stephen

This is if not the best one of the best books I have ever read. I stongly suggest it. De Botton is clever in his way of intertwining philosophy with every day stuggles. Pick this book up you will not be able to put it down.
Siggy

Not bad. You feel good at the end, but somehow the lessons don't quite seem to stick or fall short of really consoling a person with all the nuances of life. Its general, but I suppose the style makes it that way.
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