A 15th anniversary collection of The School of Life's most popular and essential essays on
self-knowledge relationships work and culture. The School of Life is an organization with a
mission at its heart: to help foster calm self-understanding and greater emotional maturity.
For the last 15 years we have produced landmark essays on important life topics now gathered
together for the first time. Among the essays collected here conveniently in one volume: On
Confidence : a guide to throwing off inhibition in the name of a more free and creative life
Self-Knowledge : a method for knowing ourselves better in order to make optimal choices in love
and work Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person : a hopeful and wry survey of the trials and joys
of marriage In elegant and clear helpful prose these essays take us on a tour around the
banner topics of our emotional life leaving us enlightened calm and ready to tackle the
harder things in life. This beautiful edition of The School of Life's best advice is a perfect
companion to carry around or keep on a bedside table-- a concise compendium of some of the
wisest things we'll ever need to know. What our readers have been saying about the
individual essays On Confidence "Brief but insightful! Will be back for more School of Life
reads. Works really well on Audible" "Brilliant! Thought provoking. Kept concise enough to
really focus on the subject and give you time to think about the subject in terms of yourself."
Self-Knowledge "It's such a simple and small book but with a powerful message! I really needed
it and I'm grateful I got to read this book and work on the exercises. The exercises are
definitely a plus and they're very well thought-through!" Just perfect. Must-read for
everyone who considers at least dating not to mention serious commitment. Beautifully exposed
all the myths and concepts of love sex and relationships. While this is very entertaining and
funny the topics are very serious and make me think and change my attitude... a lot." Why
You Will Marry The Wrong Person "Excellent little book for perspective on a considerably
important subject. If you plan on marrying take a day and read this magnificent little title."
Essays from this series available as audiobooks: Self-Knowledge On Confidence
