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A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life

Alain de Botton
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A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Alain de Botton

A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life, Alain de Botton explores personal growth and emotional well-being. The book offers readers insights into understanding and navigating emotions, relationships, and life challenges through a philosophical and therapeutic lens, encouraging a deeper self-awareness and resilience.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,052 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life by Alain de Botton is celebrated for its accessible insights into emotional intelligence and personal growth. Readers appreciate its pragmatic guidance and engaging prose. However, some find it overly simplistic and repetitive. Overall, it is a thought-provoking resource for self-development enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life?

A reader who delights in introspection and personal growth, much like audiences of The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama or The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, will enjoy Alain de Botton’s A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from The School of Life for its philosophical insights and practical life advice.

4.3

1,052 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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