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

Book Synopsis

How to build a true library for happiness - recommended reading from The School of Life, featuring 100 books that offer therapeutic insight and enlightenment

There are about 130 million books in the world - and they are being added to at a rate of 4 million a year or so.

Which ones should we really read? What are the books that count? Which ones are going to make a real difference to us in the limited time we have?

This is The School of Life's answer: a definitive list of the 100 books that we feel should truly matter to anyone who cares about their development and growth, 100 books that are guaranteed to inspire, console and uplift us. We find books from all over the world, some very well known, others fascinatingly unfamiliar, united by a common ability to help us grow into the best versions of ourselves and to combat anxiety, despair and loneliness.

This book answers one of the great questions we all face: how to assemble the perfect set of books with which we can acquire self-understanding, calm and emotional maturity.

Review Quotes

"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

"This is an astonishingly enjoyable and entertaining book that will hopefully change your life, even if slightly, by the power of reading." -- Whispering Stories

About the Author

The School of Life is a global organization 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 8.58 million YouTube subscribers, 354,000 Facebook followers, 309,000 Instagram followers and 172,000 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.