Book "Reasons to Be Hopeful" – Hardcover | The School of Life
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Description
THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
The book you give someone who needs hope right now -- or treat yourself to.
The world is not short of darkness. That makes it all the more important to know the reasons why life is still worth living. The School of Life has written "Reasons to Be Hopeful" as an honest, accessible and often surprisingly funny essay collection: no self-help optimism, no empty promises -- just real, well-reasoned arguments for why hope is justified. 228 pages in a beautiful hardcover edition that you won't want to put down, and won't want to give away.
What is it about?
The book gathers the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of optimism, creativity, kindness, calm and hope. In a series of essays, it explains why we still have the right to feel purposeful and buoyant despite everything that is challenging: because there is still so much more to discover, because love can triumph sometimes, because we can delight in summer days and the light of dawn, because we are not alone in our suffering, because we are never far from the option of a slice of cake or a bath, because we are very small things in a mighty and beautiful universe -- and because we do not require perfection for things to feel good enough.
The tone avoids the pitfalls of both sentimentality and cynicism. It is a book you open in difficult moments and close with a different feeling. At points funny and always encouraging and kind -- an ideal companion on the way back to courage and delight.
About The School of Life
The School of Life is a London-based organisation founded in 2008, dedicated to emotional intelligence and psychological wellbeing. Its books, essays and courses have reached millions of people worldwide. The School of Life's hardcover editions are known for their clean, appealing design -- books you don't hide, but display.
What readers say
Readers who encountered the book during a difficult period describe it in similar terms: not a motivational boost, not a quick fix -- but a changed way of looking at their own life after reading. The essays are often read in small sessions, in the evening, at intervals. "It didn't fix anything -- but it helped me think better again," writes one reader. Others report giving it again and again as a gift: because it strikes exactly the right note, neither too light nor too heavy.
Product details
| Publisher | The School of Life |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Pages | 228 pages |
| Dimensions | 197 x 145 mm |
| Language | English |
| Topic | Self-knowledge · Psychology · Hope |
Frequently asked questions
What is "Reasons to Be Hopeful" about?
An essay collection presenting the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of hope -- covering joy, love, beauty, comfort in small things and the ability to find satisfaction without perfection. Neither naive nor cynical.
Who is the book for?
For anyone going through a difficult time, or anyone looking for an honest, non-saccharine view of what is still good about life. Particularly recommended for people who usually avoid self-help books -- The School of Life writes differently: intelligent, direct and without false promises.
Is the book in English?
Yes, the book is in English. The language is accessible and clear -- not academic English, but a lively, warm writing style that is easy to follow for readers with intermediate English.
Is "Reasons to Be Hopeful" a good gift?
Yes -- especially for someone going through a difficult period, or to show someone you are thinking of them. The book strikes the right balance: honest about life's difficulties and still encouraging. Not a book anyone hides in embarrassment on a shelf.
What sets this book apart from typical self-help books?
The School of Life does not offer techniques, checklists or motivational formulas. The essays are philosophically grounded but easy to read -- they argue rather than preach. The book takes life's challenges seriously rather than minimising them.
How long does it take to read?
228 pages in hardcover format (197 x 145 mm). The essays are self-contained and can be read in short sessions -- ideal for readers who do not always have time for long stretches of reading.
For which occasions is the book a good gift?
For birthdays, Christmas, graduations, difficult moments in life -- or simply as a gesture that shows you are thinking of someone. A book that fits almost any occasion and rarely fails to resonate.
Which other School of Life books do you carry?
We carry a curated selection of School of Life titles. Browse our range -- you will find further books on self-knowledge, relationships, creativity and life in general.
Is the hardcover edition well made?
Yes. The School of Life puts great care into book design -- the hardcover is solidly bound and the paper is pleasant to handle. A book that is not only good to read but also good to look at.
Can I add a personal dedication when giving this as a gift?
The title page provides ample space for a personal dedication -- a simple but effective way to give the gift a personal touch that makes it all the more meaningful.
228 pages of honest hope -- ready to read, ready to give.
Gift tip: The right book for people who cannot be fobbed off with platitudes -- and who deserve real, intelligent encouragement.
What is "Reasons to Be Hopeful" about?
An essay collection presenting the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of hope -- covering joy, love, beauty, comfort in small things and the ability to find satisfaction without perfection. Neither naive nor cynical.
Who is the book for?
For anyone going through a difficult time, or anyone looking for an honest, non-saccharine view of what is still good about life. Particularly recommended for people who usually avoid self-help books -- The School of Life writes differently: intelligent, direct and without false promises.
Is the book in English?
Yes, the book is in English. The language is accessible and clear -- not academic English, but a lively, warm writing style that is easy to follow for readers with intermediate English.
Is "Reasons to Be Hopeful" a good gift?
Yes -- especially for someone going through a difficult period, or to show someone you are thinking of them. The book strikes the right balance: honest about life's difficulties and still encouraging. Not a book anyone hides in embarrassment on a shelf.
What sets this book apart from typical self-help books?
The School of Life does not offer techniques, checklists or motivational formulas. The essays are philosophically grounded but easy to read -- they argue rather than preach. The book takes life's challenges seriously rather than minimising them.
How long does it take to read?
228 pages in hardcover format (197 x 145 mm). The essays are self-contained and can be read in short sessions -- ideal for readers who do not always have time for long stretches of reading.
For which occasions is the book a good gift?
For birthdays, Christmas, graduations, difficult moments in life -- or simply as a gesture that shows you are thinking of someone. A book that fits almost any occasion and rarely fails to resonate.
Which other School of Life books do you carry?
We carry a curated selection of School of Life titles. Browse our range -- you will find further books on self-knowledge, relationships, creativity and life in general.
Is the hardcover edition well made?
Yes. The School of Life puts great care into book design -- the hardcover is solidly bound and the paper is pleasant to handle. A book that is not only good to read but also good to look at.
Can I add a personal dedication when giving this as a gift?
The title page provides ample space for a personal dedication -- a simple but effective way to give the gift a personal touch that makes it all the more meaningful.
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