How To Stay Sane: The School of Life - Softcover

Philippa Perry; The School Of Life

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447202309 ISBN 13: 9781447202301

Publisher: Macmillan, 2012

Synopsis

There is no simple set of instructions that can guarantee sanity, but if you want to overcome emotional difficulties and become happier, psychotherapist Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, argues that there are four cornerstones to sanity you can influence to bring about change.

By developing your self-observation skills, examining how you relate to others, breaking out of your comfort zone and exploring new ways of defining yourself, Philippa demonstrates that it is possible to become a little less tortured and a little more fulfilled. How to Stay Sane is at once a brilliant explanation of our minds and a profoundly useful guide to facing up to the many challenges life throws our way.

Discover more inspirational guides from The School of Life series: How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric, How to Worry Less About Money by John Armstrong, How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff, How to Thrive in the Digital Age by Tom Chatfield and How to Think More About Sex by Alain de Botton.

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Review:

"In an age of moral and practical confusions, the self-help book is crying out to be redesigned and rehabilitated. The School of Life announces a rebirth with a series that examines the great issues of life, including money, sanity, work, technology, and the desire to alter the world for the better."---Alain de Botton, The School of Life Series Editor"The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge."---"The Independent on Sunday" (London)

"[Perry's] inviting tone (complimented by lighthearted illustrations throughout) and friendly prose make this an accessible addition to the School of Life publications."--"Publishers Weekly

""Using stories from her therapy practice to illustrate her points as well as numerous exercises to conduct alone, with a loved one or within a group, Perry brings new light to a well-visited subject."--"Kirkus Reviews

""Perry offers guidance that is both revelatory and achievable."--"Booklist

""In an age of moral and practical confusions, the self-help book is crying out to be redesigned and rehabilitated. The School of Life announces a rebirth with a series that examines the great issues of life, including money, sanity, work, technology, and the desire to alter the world for the better."--Alain de Botton, The School of Life Series Editor

"The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge."--"The Independent on Sunday" (London)

"Self-Help Books for the Rest of Us."--"The New York Times"
"Sanity, Philippa Perry shows in this brilliant little book, is not about normality, but about how to maintain a flexible position between rigidity and chaos."--"The Economist," Books of the Year
"[Perry's] inviting tone (complimented by lighthearted illustrations throughout) and friendly prose make this an accessible addition to the School of Life publications."--"Publishers Weekly
""Using stories from her therapy practice to illustrate her points as well as numerous exercises to conduct alone, with a loved one or within a group, Perry brings new light to a well-visited subject."--"Kirkus Reviews
""Perry offers guidance that is both revelatory and achievable."--"Booklist
""In an age of moral and practical confusions, the self-help book is crying out to be redesigned and rehabilitated. The School of Life announces a rebirth with a series that examines the great issues of life, including money, sanity, work, technology, and the desire to alter the world for the better."--Alain de Botton, The School of Life Series Editor
"The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge."--"The Independent on Sunday" (London)

Self-Help Books for the Rest of Us. "The New York Times"

Sanity, Philippa Perry shows in this brilliant little book, is not about normality, but about how to maintain a flexible position between rigidity and chaos. "The Economist, Books of the Year"

[Perry's] inviting tone (complimented by lighthearted illustrations throughout) and friendly prose make this an accessible addition to the School of Life publications. "Publishers Weekly"

Using stories from her therapy practice to illustrate her points as well as numerous exercises to conduct alone, with a loved one or within a group, Perry brings new light to a well-visited subject. "Kirkus Reviews"

Perry offers guidance that is both revelatory and achievable. "Booklist"

In an age of moral and practical confusions, the self-help book is crying out to be redesigned and rehabilitated. The School of Life announces a rebirth with a series that examines the great issues of life, including money, sanity, work, technology, and the desire to alter the world for the better. "Alain de Botton, The School of Life Series Editor"

The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge. "The Independent on Sunday (London)""

"Self-Help Books for the Rest of Us." --The New York Times

"Sanity, Philippa Perry shows in this brilliant little book, is not about normality, but about how to maintain a flexible position between rigidity and chaos." --The Economist, Books of the Year

"[Perry's] inviting tone (complimented by lighthearted illustrations throughout) and friendly prose make this an accessible addition to the School of Life publications." --Publishers Weekly

"Using stories from her therapy practice to illustrate her points as well as numerous exercises to conduct alone, with a loved one or within a group, Perry brings new light to a well-visited subject." --Kirkus Reviews

"Perry offers guidance that is both revelatory and achievable." --Booklist

"In an age of moral and practical confusions, the self-help book is crying out to be redesigned and rehabilitated. The School of Life announces a rebirth with a series that examines the great issues of life, including money, sanity, work, technology, and the desire to alter the world for the better." --Alain de Botton, The School of Life Series Editor

"The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge." --The Independent on Sunday (London)

Book Description:

A handbook to console, nourish and gently lead us on the path to emotional balance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1447202309
• ISBN 13: 9781447202301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160