I really liked this book.The book's central conceit--twenty answers to the question "how does one live?"--is a tad contrived, but doesn't detract from Bakewell's central message. This message is simply that one should love Montaigne, because Montaigne loved life. Not a detached, philosophical aga...
Charming and quietly uplifting. This one's going on the once-a-year list, I think. A glimpse into who he was, who we were, and who we still are. Beautiful and transformative.
To everyone involved: a heartfelt thank you.Above all, this means people who read the manuscript in whole or in part, and who pointed me in new directions and/or saved me from disasters (although they are innocent of any disasters that remain): Jay Bernstein, Ivan Chvatík, George Cotkin, Robert F...
writes Montaigne. His is not one of them. My essential pattern is suited to communication and revelation. I am all in the open and in full view, born for company and friendship. He loves to mingle. Conversation is something he enjoys more than any other pleasure. He depends on it so much that he ...