A Therapeutic Atlas - by The School of Life (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A selection of unique and beautiful destinations around the world, which offer powerful new perspectives on life.

The world is full of places that inspire and bring us joy: they might be exceptionally beautiful, resonant with history, untouched by civilization or rich in memory.

This is an atlas that gathers together some of the most enchanting and reinvigorating places around the world in order to heal and captivate, including beautiful destinations in Greece, Italy, Japan, America, Chile and Australia, to name but a few. We're taken to the tops of mountains, solitary cliffs, elegant cities and also some less expected locations: airports, hydroelectric stations and meteorite craters.

Great travelers have always known that travelling can broaden the mind; here we see how it can also heal it. A Therapeutic Atlas reminds us that the world is far broader and more inspiring than we tend to appreciate day to day. Tempting images are combined with short essays that discuss the power of particular places to help us with the difficulties of being human. We locate places that are therapeutic because they coax us out of familiar patterns of thought and liberate our minds.

This is a book that can be read when travelling, as a real-life atlas, but as importantly, when travel is difficult, it reminds us that there is no place like home and the sanctuary of our own bed.

• AN UPLIFTING GUIDE: to the therapeutic benefits of exploring the world.
• A CURATED COLLECTION OF ARTWORKS AND PHOTOGRAPHS: capturing unique
  destinations around the world, each accompanied by a short essay.
• FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE: John Singer Sargent, Richard Misrach,
  David Hockney, Vincent van Gogh, Albert Bierstadt and more.
• RECOMMENDED FOR READERS OF THE ART OF TRAVEL BY ALAIN DE BOTTON
• GLORIOUSLY ILLUSTRATED: designed to spark the imagination and to be
  both hopeful and uplifting.

Review Quotes

"A beautiful and thought-provoking book that stirs wanderlust while also encouraging the reader to dig deeper into the 'why' as well as the 'where' of travel. An inspiring, yet soothing read." - Lois Pryce, author of Revolutionary Ride: On the Road in Search of the Real Iran

"This isn't a standard coffee table book of places to visit, it's a compilation of viewing the world through painting, sculpture, the desiccated remains of saints and despots, the ruins of both modern and ancient civilizations. Evocative and thought provoking.' - NetGalley review

"[This] is a book to get lost in and would make the perfect gift." - NetGalley review

"Love this book on travel! The pictures are amazing, but the written content is even better. Highly recommend." - NetGalley review

"Great travellers have always known that travelling can
broaden the mind; here we see how it can also heal it. A Therapeutic Atlas
reminds us that the world is far broader and more inspiring than we tend to
appreciate day to day. I loved this and totally agree with the information.
This was a great read and I've already recommended this to many people! Cannot
wait to own a copy in hand!" - NetGalley review

"Such a strange and wonderful book. The world viewed through the lens of a photograph, icon of object. The essays that accompany them are interesting, illuminating and often surprising." - NetGalley review

About the Author

The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment.

The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.

The School of Life is a rapidly growing global 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. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.