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. 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.
In an age where our Instagram feeds are inundated with food porn and every week brings a new diet or trend, trust The School of Life to challenge us to think differently about how and what we eat... - Elle Decoration Magazine This is a unique kind of recipe book - an inspired marriage of psychology and cooking, and a guide to just the sort of foods to put on our plates in order to grow a little calmer and more relaxed in ourselves, kinder to others and readier to face everyday challenges. - Mail +(UK) ***What readers are saying*** Excellent subject matter for contemplative food for thought One of the most engaging books I've ever read. It combines food, psychology, and philosophy in a way that is exciting and makes it feel like the solutions to a lot of life's dilemmas could be pulled together on your kitchen counter. A wonderful and smart idea to think about the emotional aspect of food, eating and hosting others for meals.