A Therapeutic Journey
Lessons from the School of Life
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:5th Oct '23
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This insightful book offers practical guidance on mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being, making A Therapeutic Journey a valuable resource for readers seeking balance.
In A Therapeutic Journey, the acclaimed author Alain de Botton offers readers a compassionate and insightful exploration of mental health. This book serves as a practical guide to achieving emotional well-being, promoting calmness, and fostering psychological maturity. With a gentle tone, de Botton addresses the various mental challenges individuals may face, ranging from mild anxieties to more severe emotional struggles. He delves into the reasons behind these feelings, helping readers to better understand their past experiences and how these shape their present selves.
The author emphasizes the importance of resilience, guiding readers on how to navigate life's difficulties with wisdom. Throughout A Therapeutic Journey, de Botton encourages a deeper understanding of psychological happiness, urging individuals to seek equilibrium and meaning in their lives. He draws on relatable anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, making the journey towards mental wellness feel attainable and realistic.
At its core, this book is a celebration of human experience, reminding readers that their struggles do not define them. Instead, they are a testament to the inherent complexities of being human. With endorsements from notable figures like Steven Bartlett, this work is not just a guide but an invitation to embrace one’s journey towards connection and joy.
A good conversationalist, friend or romantic partner is someone who makes you feel heard and understood. That’s exactly what you’ve achieved with this book . . . This book does a wonderful job of making you realise that the thing you’re going through, and the way that you are, isn’t evidence of your inadequacy. It’s actually evidence that you are perfectly human -- Steven Bartlett, author and host of The Diary of a CEO
It is hard to think of a timelier and more relevant read * Glamour *
Written with kindness and the author's signature brand of empathy . . . a companion for trying times and a resource on how to build resilience when redemption seems intangible * Russh Magazine *
ISBN: 9780241642559
Dimensions: 220mm x 138mm x 34mm
Weight: 580g
384 pages