Overview

Books, however familiar, are amongst the strangest objects on the planet: little portals that open directly into the ideas, feelings, loves and sorrows of writers from all times and places. There are many reasons to love reading. But boldly, we emphasise one: we read for emotional guidance and support. The right book can bring consolation or courage; it can locate fresh sources of generosity or confidence; it can help unlock our half-forgotten reserves of creativity or resilience. But time is precious, and opportunity is limited. That's why The School of Life has put together an ideal library that can speak helpfully to our individual needs and longings. Ranging across history and drawing on world literature, we've found our group of book-friends. A few may be acquaintances already, many will be new companions. But all, we hope, offer the same essential thing: they will go with us as true friends through the complex, fascinating (and sometimes painfully hard) places of life with kindness and wisdom.

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"""I wanted to relish every delicious detail. It encompasses so many books and ideas it almost took my breath away.""- NetGalley Review""I've never seen a list so broad and one that makes you feel content just reading it... I cannot praise this book enough."" - NetGalley Review""This truly has something for everyone."" - NetGalley Review""The beauty of A Therapeutic Library lies in its versatility. Whether you're seeking solace in the pages of a novel, philosophical insights, or a deeper understanding of history and politics, this book provides a curated selection to cater to your unique emotional and intellectual requirements."" - NetGalley Review""The School of Life has assembled a collection that speaks directly to our hearts, offering solace and wisdom with each page turned."" - NetGalley Review""A Therapeutic Library reassures, emboldens, and inspires as it celebrates the one hundred books within."" - LoveReading"

'I wanted to relish every delicious detail. It encompasses so many books and ideas it almost took my breath away.' NetGalley Review 'I've never seen a list so broad and one that makes you feel content just reading it... I cannot praise this book enough.' NetGalley Review 'This truly has something for everyone.' NetGalley Review 'The beauty of A Therapeutic Library lies in its versatility. Whether you're seeking solace in the pages of a novel, philosophical insights, or a deeper understanding of history and politics, this book provides a curated selection to cater to your unique emotional and intellectual requirements.' NetGalley Review 'The School of Life has assembled a collection that speaks directly to our hearts, offering solace and wisdom with each page turned.' NetGalley Review

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The School of Life is here to help you learn, heal and grow. We are devoted to bringing you calm, self-understanding, better relationships, deeper friendships, greater effectiveness at work and more fulfilment in your leisure time. We do this via our books, our app, our films, our therapeutic services and our corporate offering. The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of The School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton.

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