I read this in college. One of my roommates strongly (a psychology major who shifted to aging research - at the cellular level) recommended it strongly.

It pairs nicely (but not that effectively) with Philosopher's Holiday (where the philosopher and his wife travel throughout Europe).

I was charmed with how the philosopher's wife was concerned that her husband would change when he assumed national visibility through TV and radio interviews, assuming public positions on many issues that hadn't been his specific concerns in the past, and how all that would jeopardize their more rustic small college-town existence.

A lovely read; folks of many sorts and backgrounds could 'read into' this so much of their contrasting lives, since themes are nearly universal. ( )