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The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting

By The School of Life
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The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting explores the complex emotional landscape of raising children, acknowledging both the immense happiness and the profound challenges it brings. Through 26 thoughtful essays, this book draws on two millennia of philosophical wisdom to offer calm, kindness, and perspective, helping parents find solace and understanding amidst the trials and pleasures of parenting.
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This book is ideal for parents seeking reflection and reassurance in their parenting journey, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and family life.

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THE JOYS AND SORROWS OF PARENTING promises us a gentle way of staying calm around one of the most arduous yet deeply fulfilling jobs in the world.

A playful gift book that explores the highs and lows of parenting in a series of compassionate, authentic and sometimes humorous essays.

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Being a parent can be one of the sources of our greatest joys. It is also – intermittently – the cause of some of our deepest sorrows. It is likely that we will spend at least some of the time in despair and confusion, wondering whether it really had to be so hard.

Philosophy has, over the last 2,000 years, been a discipline committed to calm, kindness, perspective and a reduction of paranoia. It is one of the most useful sources of solace and humanity.

The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting is made up of 26 small essays that aim to provide understanding of and consolation for the trials and pleasures of parenting. They will provoke insight, recognition and a far more forgiving, generous assessment of one's challenges. The Joys and Sorrows of Parenting promises us a gentle way of staying calm around one of the most arduous yet deeply fulfilling jobs in the world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781999917937

Publisher: The School of Life Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The School of Life Press

Illustration: 1 Halftones, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 56

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Self-Help & Personal Development The School of Life

About the Author

The School of Life is devoted to developing emotional intelligence. It addresses issues such as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships, how to understand one's past, how to achieve calm, and how better to understand and - where necessary - change the world. These ideas are delivered through a range of channels: from videos, books, and products - to classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.

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. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

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