The School of Life

The School of Life is a London-based educational organization, founded by Alain de Botton, that offers books, classes, events and resources focused on emotional intelligence, relationships, work and self-knowledge.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. What They Forgot To Teach You At School

    A compact, practical guide to the emotional and social skills school rarely teaches, offering clear, accessible advice for negotiating work, relationships, money and personal setbacks. It encourages self-knowledge, emotional resilience and better communication through small, reflective practices and realistic strategies for decision-making, handling anxiety and building stronger connections. The tone is candid and pragmatic, aimed at equipping readers with everyday tools for living a more considered, purposeful adult life.

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