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Discover everything you were never taught at school about how to lead a better life...
'Amazing. He talk about sophisticated things in simple but not simplistic ways. A beautiful book that you should have in your home' Chris Evans
By the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art…
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1 author picked The School of Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Since discovering Religion for Atheists, while researching my first book, I have loved me some Alain de Botton, but I recommend this one because I think it offers the most in terms of practical wisdom across a host of categories. Alain has spent his life doing for others what I spend a lot of time doing for myself: Trying to discover universal truths that lead to a greater enjoyment of life without having to resort to religious dogma or magical thinking. He explains plainly how to love life for what it offers, wholly accept what it does not, and…
From Wendy's list on The best books for finding your own philosophy of life.
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