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The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard , Pourriol, Ollivier
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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- ISBN
- 9780143135494
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
014313549X
ISBN-13
9780143135494
eBay Product ID (ePID)
21050033400
Product Key Features
Book Title
French Art of Not Trying Too Hard
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mind & Body, Personal Growth / Happiness, General, Self-Management / General
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Philosophy, Self-Help, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-022658
Reviews
"Compelling . . . Pourriol set out to write a readable 'airport book,' and he has succeeded. . . . In a year of struggle and travel bans, owing to COVID-19, which makes it impossible for Americans to visit France, this title comes at a perfect time." Library Journal "[An] amusing and interesting read; even Pourriol's description of his approach to the material is a lesson in the laissez-faire outlook. Is this likely to change readers' lives? Peut être pas, but it is fun to think that it might." Booklist
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
994
Synopsis
Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything. In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone who's trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of succeeding without trying, and that's a lesson the French have mastered. We can see it in their laissez-faire parenting, chic style, haute cuisine, and enviable home cooking: They barely seem to be trying, yet the results are world-famous--thanks to a certain je ne sais quoi that is the key to a more creative, fulfilling, and productive life. For fans of both Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Alain de Botton's How Proust Can Change Your Life, French philosopher Ollivier Pourriol's The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard draws on the examples of such French legends as Descartes, Stendhal, Rodin, Cyrano de Bergerac, and Fran oise Sagan to show how to be efficient la fran aise, and how to effortlessly reap the rewards. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE, Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything. In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone who's trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of succeeding without trying, and that's a lesson the French have mastered. We can see it in their laissez-faire parenting, chic style, haute cuisine, and enviable home cooking: They barely seem to be trying, yet the results are world-famous--thanks to a certain je ne sais quoi that is the key to a more creative, fulfilling, and productive life. For fans of both Mark Manson's The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Alain de Botton's How Proust Can Change Your Life, philosopher Ollivier Pourriol's The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard draws on the examples of such French legends as Descartes, Stendhal, Rodin, Cyrano de Bergerac, and Françoise Sagan to show how to be efficient à la française, and how to effortlessly reap the rewards. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
LC Classification Number
BF575.S75P67513 2020
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- 1***g (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOnly one page was colored on, so "gently used" was a good way to describe this book. The quality is great. It was a really good price. It has no rips, torn pages, even the cover is like new, the appearance is better than described. The seller had good communication. Item arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. I would buy from this seller again.
- h***e (202)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat communication and quick shipping. I felt that the appearance of the item matched the description. Arrived in great condition and for a good value. This seller sells books of the highest quality for used market and I think the quality of the item that they sent is unmatched. Arrived with no bent pages and has the appearance of a new book. Thank you! Will buy from again!
- _***c (562)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReally great seller. I love that you wrap the books in plastic before putting in the bag! All four books arrived in the condition described. Very happy! Prices are great too!
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- 1***g (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOnly one page was colored on, so "gently used" was a good way to describe this book. The quality is great. It was a really good price. It has no rips, torn pages, even the cover is like new, the appearance is better than described. The seller had good communication. Item arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. I would buy from this seller again.
- h***e (202)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat communication and quick shipping. I felt that the appearance of the item matched the description. Arrived in great condition and for a good value. This seller sells books of the highest quality for used market and I think the quality of the item that they sent is unmatched. Arrived with no bent pages and has the appearance of a new book. Thank you! Will buy from again!
- _***c (562)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReally great seller. I love that you wrap the books in plastic before putting in the bag! All four books arrived in the condition described. Very happy! Prices are great too!