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The School of Life was founded in 2008 in London by Alain de Botton — with the conviction that psychology and philosophy should be everyday tools, not just theory. The result: card sets, books and games that enable honest conversations and invite self-reflection. Charles & Marie is the exclusive distributor of the German editions and carries the most comprehensive School of Life range in the German-speaking world.
German Card Sets — Exclusive at Charles & Marie
The German-language editions are available directly from us as the exclusive DACH distributor. Bestsellers include: 100 Fragen Original (100 question cards for meaningful conversations), Bin ich normal? (52 cards about how strange we really are), Erkenne dich selbst (60 exercises for better self-knowledge), Welcher Partner passt zu mir? (choosing the right partner), Selbstvertrauen (building confidence), Ruhe (60 cards for calm) and Kleine Freuden. Each set comes in a gift-ready box.
English Card Sets — The Complete Programme
For those who prefer the originals, we carry the full English range. Self-reflection: Know Yourself, Emotional First Aid Kit, Stoicism, Cards for Perspective, Resilience, Letting Go, Everyday Wonder and Mood Map. Couples & relationships: Pillow Talk, Dating Cards, The Compatibility Game, The Marriage Box and Emotional Conversations. Conversations: 100 Questions Game, Table Talk, Conversation Menus, Meeting Friends and The Meaning of Life. Creativity: Creative Thinking Cards, Complete the Sentence, Complete the Story and Philosophical Questions. Plus: Gratitude, Kindness, Journal Prompt Cards, Travel Therapy, Digital Connections, Parents & Teenagers and Untranslateable Words.
Games & Dice
Group and family conversation games. Das Geständnisspiel (German) and Confessions Game (English) bring truth to the table. The Therapy Game trains listening and speaking. The Family Game gets families talking. Connect, The Dilemmas Game and Team Work challenge thinking. Everyday Adventures invites everyday adventures, Games for Grown-Ups delivers games for adults. The wooden dice Decision Dice and Couple’s Dice are minimalist decision aids.
Books
Hardcovers and paperbacks on the brand’s core themes. Self-knowledge: Who Am I?, Self-Knowledge, Know Yourself (Buch) and How to Overcome Your Childhood. Relationships: How to Find Love, The Secrets of Successful Relationships, The Secrets of Successful Friendships, On Divorce and On Family. Calm: Calm, Anxiety, A Simpler Life and Varieties of Melancholy. Growth: On Confidence, On Self-Hatred, From Trauma to Healing, A Voice of One’s Own and The Good Enough Parent. World & society: Great Thinkers, A History of Ideas, How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds, How to Survive the Modern World, Reasons to Be Hopeful and How to Find the Right Words. Also: How to Travel, A More Exciting Life, Mind and Body, A Therapeutic Atlas and the poster book Bold Truths.
Workbooks & Journals
Hands-on exercises for daily life. Workbooks: The Couple’s Workbook, The Calm Workbook, The Career Workbook, The Confidence Workbook and How To Understand Yourself. Journals: Self-Reflection Journal, Self-Improvement Journal and the Writing Journal.
Children’s Books
Big Ideas for Curious Minds brings big ideas to young minds. An Emotional Menagerie explains emotions through animals. The Book of Me is a self-discovery book. Screen-Free Fun offers screen-free activities. Big Ideas from History, Big Ideas from Science, Nature and Me, What Are They Feeling? and What Can I Do When I Grow Up?. All illustrated, all in English.
Gift Sets
Curated gift sets: the Partners & Couples Gift Set for couples, the Intimacy Gift Set for deeper connection, the Know Yourself Gift Set for self-knowledge and the Conversations with Friends Set for friend groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The School of Life?
The School of Life is a British education brand founded in 2008 in London by Alain de Botton. It develops card sets, books, games and workshops on emotional intelligence, self-knowledge and relationships — based on insights from psychology, philosophy and psychotherapy.
Are the card sets good gifts?
Very much so — every card set comes in a premium box, ready to gift. Especially popular: 100 Fragen Original for group evenings, Bin ich normal? for the curious, and the curated Partners & Couples Gift Set for couples.
What’s the difference between German and English editions?
The content is identical. The German editions are professionally translated for the DACH market. The English range is much larger. English readers get access to the full programme.
Who is The School of Life for?
Anyone interested in self-reflection, relationships, career questions or emotional intelligence — alone, as a couple, with family or in a team. The children’s book range is for ages 8+.
Does The School of Life have workbooks?
Yes — five workbooks with hands-on exercises (The Couple’s Workbook, The Calm Workbook, The Career Workbook, The Confidence Workbook, How To Understand Yourself) and several journals for structured writing.
The School of Life at Charles & Marie — card sets, books, games & gift sets for honest conversations, self-knowledge and emotional intelligence. Exclusive distributor of the German editions. Founded by Alain de Botton.
































































