Overview

In a world that isn't short of darkness, there could be few more urgent priorities than to spend time rehearsing for ourselves why life - despite all its challenges - still has so much to offer us; why there are still so many reasons to be hopeful. The book is an eclectic collection of anecdotes and arguments, vibrantly illustrated with artworks and photography, that remind us why we should remain hopeful when all else fails. Across a series of short essays, we learn why we still have the right to feel purposeful and buoyant despite everything that is challenging: because there is still so much more to discover, because we can delight in summer days and the light of dawn, and because we don't require perfection for things to feel good enough. In a tone that avoids the pitfalls of sentimentality and cynicism, the book urges us to reconnect with our more resilient selves, bidding us to recover faith in what is still possible. At points funny and always encouraging and kind, here is an ideal friend to guide us back to courage and delight.

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I really enjoyed this short book exploring hope through art, science and philosophy. It was uplifting without being saccharine with interesting stories and insights. - NetGalley review This is a brief, thought-provoking book about the reasons we all can have to be hopeful. Many reasons are introduced with the help of original art or artifacts (e.g., Freud's porcupine). This slim book is not a list of coping strategies, but a philosophical journey through the issues and challenges that with careful examination could give us all reasons to stay hopeful. - NetGalley review

I really enjoyed this short book exploring hope through art, science and philosophy. It was uplifting without being saccharine with interesting stories and insights. - NetGalley review

I really enjoyed this short book exploring hope through art, science and philosophy. It was uplifting without being saccharine with interesting stories and insights. - NetGalley review This is a brief, thought-provoking book about the reasons we all can have to be hopeful. Many reasons are introduced with the help of original art or artifacts (e.g., Freud's porcupine). This slim book is not a list of coping strategies, but a philosophical journey through the issues and challenges that with careful examination could give us all reasons to stay hopeful. - NetGalley review Quick read but such a thoughtful book exploring different ways of being hopeful through different avenues like philosophy, beautiful art and scientific reasons. I loved this and gave me good insight to stay hopeful and keep pushing on in this crazy journey we call life. Beautifully written with so many things to give everyone their own experience with this book no matter what you're into. - NetGalley review

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The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of life-changing books, gifts and stationery, we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find resilience and self-understanding. The School of Life is a rapidly growing international brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 174,000 Instagram followers and 166,000 Twitter followers. 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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