A Voice of One's Own

a story about confidence and self-belief

Sarah Burton, The School of Life, The School of Life

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English

The School of Life Press
29 October 2024

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Fiction: special features; Popular philosophy; Popular psychology

This is a novel with a striking mission at its heart: not just to tell us a story but to show us - through the example of one life - how we might change our own.

The novel introduces us to Anna, a kind, inspiring, thoughtful but modest and self-questioning person, in whom we might catch echoes of ourselves. Life has been hard of late for Anna: her job is putting her under extreme pressure, her relationship is lacking the support she craves, her parents have saddled her with a complicated emotional history. And yet she is determined to progress and liberate herself from her inhibitions.

In a style that's brief and poignant, accompanied by lyrical and thought-provoking images, we follow Anna as she slowly unpicks the roots of her self-suspicion and discovers something we all deserve but have so often been denied: a voice of our own.

By: The School of Life, The School of Life
Photographs by: Sarah Burton
Imprint: The School of Life Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781916753105
ISBN 10: 1916753108
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 29 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence. It addresses issues such as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one's past, how to achieve calm, and how better to understand and - where necessary - change the world. These ideas are delivered through a range of channels: from videos, books, and products - to classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions. 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.

Reviews for A Voice of One's Own: a story about confidence and self-belief

“For anyone finding life hard right now, jump inside this book and allow the lessons and wisdom to help you take that next small step forward in your own life.” – Emma Gannon, author of Olive