Alain de Botton is the author of three works of fiction and eight works of nonfiction, including How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, and The Art of Travel. He lives in London, where he founded The School of Life (www.theschooloflife.com).
"Simultaneously poignant and terribly funny . . . De Botton's most
imaginative work yet." —Spectator
"Funny, charming, and slender enough to pack in your carry-on."
—Daily Mail
"Surprising. . . . His observations on airport life are wry and
thought-provoking." —Telegraph
"Shrewd, perceptive and gently ironic." —Independent
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