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 5 million YouTube subscribers, 343,000 Facebook followers, 183,000 Instagram followers and 160,000 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.

Introduction

Society's messages

Romanticism

Responsibility

Love

Irritation

Authority

Saying NO

Appreciation

Irony

The good enough parent

Work and family

Disagreements

Sex

Soothing

Staying together

Against the compliant child

Ambivalence

When they say 'I hate you'

Sadness

The skills to deal with grief

Developmental milestones

Setting an example

Disappointment

Adolescence

Separation

Gratitude