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15
Apr
Apr
Dear Bibliotherapist
Dear Bibliotherapist,
I’m just back from The School of Life’s intensive in Sao
Paolo. I had a truly inspiring time, and was not only filled
with ideas for how to change my life for the better, but
also fell completely in love with Brazil....
01
Mar
Mar
The Hunt for Happy
In December 1817, the poet John Keats, then twenty-two years
old, went to see the annual Christmas pantomime at the
Theatre Royal, in London’s Drury Lane. Also in attendance
was his friend, the critic Charles Wentworth Dilke, and as
they strolled home, the two...
28
Feb
Feb
The School of Life comes to Brazil
We’re delighted to announce the continuation of our
international programme, as this April we travel to São
Paulo for the launch of TSOL Brazil, in the form of a
week-long intensive taking place in the cultural heart of
the city.
Running from the 5 –...
25
Feb
Feb
Damon Young on Conversation
We are, as Aristotle noted, defined by words. Speech is a
uniquely human gift. Yet it is surprisingly hard to talk,
even with our intimates.
Take Mr. and Mrs. Hendy, from Monty Python’s wicked
Meaning of Life. We find the retired American couple at...
14
Feb
Feb
Living with a Creative Mind
Why is creativity often linked to “madness” and why do
creative people cause so much frustration to everyone around
them? Why do they keep going to extremes? Why can’t they
just be like normal people?
Highly creative people have unique vulnerabilities and
sensitivities - ways...
24
Jan
Jan
Announcing the launch of The School of Life Australia
Since The School of Life launched in London back in 2008,
we’ve had strong support from Australia, and we continue
to be amazed by the number of Australians who engage with
our community online and visit us when in the UK on their
travels.
For...
05
Nov
Nov
The School of Life in Australia
The School of Life will launch in Collingwood, Melbourne on
Friday 25 January 2013 and, in doing so, will become the
first international School to open its doors.
Dedicated to distilling the best ideas from the ages to
enrich everyday life, The School of...
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