Book "A Simpler Life" – Hardcover | The School of Life
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Description
THE SCHOOL OF LIFE · BOOK
The guide to quiet that actually works.
We’ve all felt it: the urge to clear out the wardrobe, delete the apps, cancel half the plans. And somehow the chaos returns. A Simpler Life by The School of Life goes further than the usual decluttering advice. This quietly essential hardback explores the psychology behind why our lives grow complicated — and what it genuinely takes to live with less, without feeling like we’re missing out. A thoughtful gift for anyone who suspects that simplicity runs deeper than a tidy desk.
Drawing on Zen Buddhism, modernist architecture, psychoanalysis and the example of monasteries, A Simpler Life examines simplicity across every domain: relationships, social life, work, possessions and media. It argues that true calm comes not from emptying our shelves — but from understanding why we filled them. 192 pages of elegant, accessible insight. 43 illustrations throughout.
DETAILS
| Title | A Simpler Life |
| Publisher | The School of Life |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 192 |
| Illustrations | 43 |
| Dimensions | 180 × 125 mm |
| Category | Calm |
| Language | English |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Who is A Simpler Life the right gift for?
For anyone who feels overwhelmed by modern life — whether that’s an overfull inbox, an overcrowded calendar or a home that never quite feels restful. It resonates especially with people drawn to minimalism, mindfulness or Scandinavian design values who want more than aesthetic inspiration: they want to understand why simplicity is so hard to maintain.
Is this a practical how-to guide or more of a philosophical read?
Both, in a very School of Life way. A Simpler Life offers genuine insight and concrete ideas — but always rooted in psychology rather than checklists. Readers come away understanding the emotional reasons behind complexity, which makes the practical changes they choose far more likely to stick. One reader described it as “simple and succinct advice on the basics of living well, so eloquently written.”
What does the book actually cover?
The book examines simplicity across relationships, social life, work, possessions and media. It draws on Zen Buddhism, modernist architecture, monasteries and psychoanalysis to show how lasting calm is achieved from the inside — not the outside. A key argument: we probably don’t need more than three genuinely close friends or a handful of truly treasured belongings.
Can I order A Simpler Life as a corporate gift?
Absolutely. A Simpler Life makes a considered and memorable gift for teams, clients or colleagues — especially for end-of-year gifting, workshops on focus and wellbeing, or onboarding sets. For details on bulk orders, find all information in the menu under Business Gifts on charlesandmarie.de.
A Simpler Life — for the person who suspects the answer isn’t another app, but a different way of thinking.
Who is A Simpler Life the right gift for?
For anyone who feels overwhelmed by modern life — whether that’s an overfull inbox, an overcrowded calendar or a home that never quite feels restful. It resonates especially with people drawn to minimalism, mindfulness or Scandinavian design values who want more than aesthetic inspiration: they want to understand why simplicity is so hard to maintain.
Is this a practical how-to guide or more of a philosophical read?
Both, in a very School of Life way. A Simpler Life offers genuine insight and concrete ideas — but always rooted in psychology rather than checklists. Readers come away understanding the emotional reasons behind complexity, which makes the practical changes they choose far more likely to stick. One reader described it as “simple and succinct advice on the basics of living well, so eloquently written.”
What does the book actually cover?
The book examines simplicity across relationships, social life, work, possessions and media. It draws on Zen Buddhism, modernist architecture, monasteries and psychoanalysis to show how lasting calm is achieved from the inside — not the outside. A key argument: we probably don’t need more than three genuinely close friends or a handful of truly treasured belongings.
Can I order A Simpler Life as a corporate gift?
Absolutely. A Simpler Life makes a considered and memorable gift for teams, clients or colleagues — especially for end-of-year gifting, workshops on focus and wellbeing, or onboarding sets. For details on bulk orders, find all information in the menu under Business Gifts on charlesandmarie.de.
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