Author:Alain de Botton,Alain de Botton
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
From one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life - Alain de Botton sets out to understand our universal fear of failure - and how we might change it
'De Botton's gift is to prompt us to think about how we live and how we might change things' The Times
'He analyses modern society with great charm, learning and humour. His remedies come as a welcome relief when most books offering solutions to the stresses of life recommend the lotus position' Daily Mail
We all worry about what others think of us. We all long to succeed and fear failure. We all suffer - to a greater or lesser degree, usually privately and with embarrassment - from status anxiety.
Alain de Botton gives a name to this universal condition and sets out to investigate both its origins and possible solutions. He looks at history, philosophy, economics, art and politics - and reveals the many ingenious ways that great minds have overcome their worries. The result is a book that is not only entertaining and thought-provoking - but genuinely wise and helpful as well.
A breezy introduction to the science of decision making ... shows the many ways in which logical thought can be subverted or "swayed"
—— Wall Street JournalA breathtaking book that will challenge your every thought, Sway hovers above the intersection of Blink and Freakonomics.
—— Tom Rath, co-author of the New York Times Number 1 bestseller 'How Full Is Your Bucket?'A worthy companion to Malcolm Gladwell at his best. One of those rare books that explains the obvious in ways that are not obvious at all
—— Kirkus ReviewsA unique and compulsively readable look at unseen behavioural forces
—— FortuneMany come to claim the crown of Freakonomics ... this is a valid pretender to the throne
—— The BooksellerA breezy yet extremely thoughtful and intelligent work
—— Miami HeraldPhillips radiates infectious charm
—— Sunday TimesA superb how-to book.
—— Kirkus Reviewsa great book...if you need to be reminded that there is value to be discovered in experiences when they seem nothing but pointless and painful, and choices to be made when you think you have none, I'd recommend it
—— Lauren LaverneOne wishes this book could get into the hands of all the suffering children who need it
—— Washington PostThis story of unfathomable child abuse is told with remarkable wit, compassion, and courage
—— Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with ScissorsHighly articulate … Her memories are real, not recovered
—— The Times
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