How has Richard Mcgregor been able to penetrate the inner workings of China’s deeply secretive communist party? He was almost self-deprecating in our telephone interview, saying he didn’t really think he had and someone would do so in his wake. This book however, is testament to the former financial times China bureau chief’s incredible network of insiders in China and his talent for bringing to life – with forensic detail- the workings of an all- encompassing, onmipresent political party that has taken root in all aspects of life in China.
How has the party been able to sustain itself and meet the changing aspirations of it’s members? How have it’s methods of meeting challenges evolved? What would you need to know about China’s communist party to do business in China? Pick up this illuminating and beautifully written all-access guide to the CCP to find out.
What are you doing with your life? Who picked your job? Your parents? Your 16 year old self? Author Alain De Botton takes on a tour of real people hard at work from cargo ships to business manufacturing all the asking why do we work? What is really accomplished at the end of a career. Why is work so painful and yet so pleasurable? These are the big questions on life Alain De Botton raises. The answers he gleans from around the world leave one not only entertained but almost deeply moved by a topic most people would rather not think about too deeply because the real answer to the big question why do you do what you do- may be a little too frightening mundane than most of us like to admit.
