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The Sorrows of Love

By The School of Life
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The Sorrows of Love explores the often overlooked reality that love, while cherished, frequently leads to sorrow and heartbreak. It challenges the notion that love should be solely associated with happiness, offering instead a thoughtful explanation of why sadness is a natural part of romantic experience. By placing personal griefs in a broader context, the book aims to alleviate feelings of isolation and despair, guiding readers towards a more compassionate understanding of love's complexities.
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A consoling essay on how to deal with the (inevitable) sorrows of love.

A thoughtful and consoling perspective on the true and sometimes dark nature of love, leading to better understanding and ultimately acceptance.

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The Sorrows of Love argues that love has, quite unfairly, come to be associated solely with happiness. However, it is also one of the most reliable routes to misery. We tend to treat our sadness individually, as if it were unique and shameful. But, as this book explains, there are solid reasons why love should be highly sorrowful at times.

The good news is that, by understanding our romantic troubles and griefs, seeing them in their proper context, and appreciating their prevalence, we will cease to feel so alone and cursed. This essay is not a study in despair; it is a guide to a more consoling, humane, and, in its own way, joyful perspective on the complexities of love.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780995753525

Publisher: The School of Life Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The School of Life Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 80

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology 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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