And The Pessimist's Handbook : a Companion to Despair
This is a rich anthology of evidence from both sides of any argument. Covering everything from Africa to beauty, happiness to patriotism to walking, it is the perfect tool for squabbling families, a counterbalance for arguing couples and a mine of detail for the quarrelsome.
Are optimists merely naive dreamers? Are pessimists all grumpy doomsayers? Is the glass half full or half empty? This handbook is a unique collection of witty sayings, astonishing facts, and timeless wisdom that confirms what we have always suspected: our existence, depending on our worldview, can be a dreary lament or a paradise on earth. Skillfully compiled and elegantly designed, it is filled with both optimistic and pessimistic insights on all aspects of our earthly pursuits: from "work" to "future," from "love" to "boredom," and from "hope" to "hair loss."