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A fascinating and thorough examination of what they call the "laziness lie" filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society's pressure to "do more."
About the author
Dr. Devon Price is a social psychologist and professor at Loyola University of Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Their work has appeared in Slate, Business Insider, Financial Times, HuffPost, Psychology Today, and on NPR and PBS. They live in Chicago, Illinois.
Summary
A fascinating and thorough examination of what they call the "laziness lie" filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society's pressure to "do more."
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"Price's first book. Laziness Does Not Exist (Atria Books) is a science-based self-help manual for those run roughshod by capitalism... It's an accessible read..."—Chicago Reader
"With a clarion call tailor-made for new work-at-homers who can no longer leave work at work, the author gives readers plenty of reason to kick back and put their feet up sometimes, showing that doing so can actually enhance productivity. Not just for the overachiever, this book should sit on the desk next to every home printer and cubicle keyboard. Find “Laziness Does No Exist,” stretch, take a comfortable seat and you’re in a good position to enjoy."—Nashville Ledger
"While the exploration in the book is nuanced and thorough...Price’s book does not argue that hard work isn’t good or that we are without flaw. Instead, it asks us to go deeper to understand what a world oriented around helping people thrive, rather than dismissing them as lazy, may look like."—Chicago Tribune
"In their conversational and engaging first book... Social psychologist Devon Price makes the thoughtful and science-backed case for why laziness is not only acceptable but necessary."—SHELF AWARENESS
