On Consolation: Finding Solace in Dark Times

This book is a philosophical exploration of finding comfort in difficult times. Michael Ignatieff explores how people throughout history, from writers and artists to musicians and philosophers, have grappled with hardship and found solace in various ways. Ignatieff examines the works of figures like Job, Anna Akhmatova, and Primo Levi, highlighting how they confronted their struggles and discovered meaning and hope.

Publisher: Random House Canada