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A Voice of One's Own

a story about confidence and self-belief
By The School of Life
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A Voice of One's Own by The School of Life explores the journey of discovering and embracing one's unique voice in a world often filled with noise and external influences. The narrative gently guides readers through the emotional and intellectual process of developing individuality and self-expression, offering insights on maintaining authenticity amidst societal pressures. This reflective read invites contemplation on how to give shape to one's thoughts and communicate them effectively.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate reflective fiction that explores themes of personal expression and individuality. It delivers insights into understanding your voice amidst the complexities of modern life, making it ideal for readers who relish self-discovery and introspective journeys.

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A beautifully photographed therapeutic novel which teaches us about our own emotions through a young woman's journey of self-discovery.

A photographic novel that teaches us about our own emotions through a young woman’s journey of self-discovery.

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A Voice of One's Own is a novel with a striking mission at its heart: not just to tell us a story but to show us—through the example of one life—how we might change our own.

The novel introduces us to Anna, a kind, inspiring, thoughtful but modest and self-questioning person, in whom we might catch echoes of ourselves. Life has been hard of late for Anna: her job is putting her under extreme pressure, her relationship is lacking the support she craves, her parents have saddled her with a complicated emotional history. And yet she is determined to progress and liberate herself from her inhibitions.

In a style that's brief and poignant, accompanied by lyrical and thought-provoking images, we follow Anna as she slowly unpicks the roots of her self-suspicion and discovers something we all deserve but have so often been denied: a voice of our own.

The novel amounts to a bold new kind of fiction: one that doesn't only entertain and move us, but along the way, almost without our noticing, educates and enhances us—nudging us towards new possibilities and courage for ourselves.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915087263

Publisher: The School of Life Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The School of Life Press

Contributors:

  • Photographs by Sarah Burton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Mindset & Self Help Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Self-Help & Personal Development The School of Life

About the Author

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery, we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfilment.

The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socialising, finding calm and enjoying culture through content, community and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world, offering classes, events and one-to-one therapy sessions.

The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million YouTube subscribers, 389,000 Facebook followers, 174,000 Instagram followers and 166,000 Twitter followers.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.

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