The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

The best piece of literature I have read this year. I am a big fan of Alain de Botton, having been introduced to his work through his YouTube channel “School of Life”. It opened for me the various schools of philosophy ,which has greatly affected the way I view the world.

This book explores various professions and provides a glimpse into the life of various individuals pursuing them. The writing might come across very erudite, elitist and verbose to most readers, who might have picked up this book for its name and are unfamiliar with the author himself and the context in which this book was written. This should not however, deter anyone from giving it a try.

The book got me looking at everyday things in the work place in a different light. Each page provides something very fresh to think about.

Would definitely recommend this book.