The popular author of Essays in Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists, and The School of Life brings us an extraordinary tale of love and marriage from one of our greatest thinkers on modern life and the human condition. With such forensic sensitivity, "The Course of Love" investigates the very core of marriage, with its ups and downs and grand adventure. I also laughed a lot. Judith Moggach Modern dating is never simple. Although the culture is preoccupied with romantic tales, what happens after the happily ever after?