Book · 2011 · Authors, biography
How to Live: A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer
Why people recommend it
How to Live: A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer by Sarah Bakewell is a biographical exploration of the French Renaissance philosopher Michel de Montaigne, structured around a central question and various philosophical trials. On The Book Review, Gilbert Cruz introduced the work while discussing Steven Soderbergh's reading habits concerning philosophy, essayists, and history. Cruz provided background on Bakewell, noting that she is a skilled writer who has authored several acclaimed books focusing on the history of philosophy and famous thinkers. The conversation connected Bakewell's biographical approach on Montaigne to her other widely read works, illustrating how her engaging style makes complex historical figures accessible and relevant to contemporary readers seeking guidance on how to navigate the human experience.
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Gilbert Cruz — 3 mentions
“She wrote a book called at the existentialist cafe. This was about Jean Paul Sartra Kimu Simone de Bvois and her first book which Stephen you read this year was how to live a life of Michelle de Monten.”
“Well, this actually relates to one of the books you read, which was a book called How to Live a Life of Montana by Sarah Bakewell.”
“well this actually relates to one of the books you read which was a book called how to live a life of Mona by Sarah bwell so for those listeners who don't know who Sarah bwell is she is a writer who has written several books about philosophy the history of philosophy famous philosophers”