A review by nachofergie
The Age Of Absurdity: Why Modern Life Makes It Hard To Be Happy by Michael Foley

4.0

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. In a clear, frank and, at times, crude way the author offers us a very interesting analysis of happiness - past and present. The emphasis, understandably, is on the present, which is what really makes the work so appealing. The book is crammed with ancient wisdom, perceptive observations and endless paradoxes about life in a modern world. While not a self-help book per se, it does include some very helpful and practical advice. It also provides many pointers to further reading including texts from several Buddhist, Stoic and Existentialist philosophers. I'll be hunting these texts down shortly :)