Insomnia

This text provides guidance for the restless insomniac. Analysis and philosophy combine to provide comfort on even the longest of sleepless nights.

List of contents

Introduction

I'm going to die...

Anxiety

I've been so bad...

Career regret

The kitchen at 2 a.m.


Watching someone sleeping


Resentments


Imaginary speeches


Memories


In praise of lists


The end of the world


Lost innocence


On reading


Questions for the insomniac


Gratitude


Someone once sang you to sleep


I've been dreaming


The school of night


So what if I don't sleep?

About the author

The School of Life is a groundbreaking enterprise which offers good ideas for everyday living. It address such issues as how to find fulfilling work, how to master the art of relationships and how better to understand, and as necessary change, the world – through classes, therapies, books and films. It is headquartered in London, with campuses in Melbourne, Paris, Amsterdam, Sao Paulo, Istanbul, Belgrade, Antwerp, Seoul, Tel Aviv.

Summary

This book is an eloquent guide to, and companion through, the long sleepless hours of the night. We come away from its soothing pages informed, consoled and armed with insights that will make us feel a lot less alone – as we wait for sleep, eventually, to come.

Product details

• Authors: The School Life, School of Life, THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
• Assisted by: Alain de Botton (Editor)
• Publisher: The School of Life Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781999917975
• ISBN: 978-1-9999179-7-5
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; SELF-HELP / General, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, Popular psychology, Sleep disorders & therapy, HEALTH & FITNESS / Sleep, Coping with personal problems, Sleep disorders and therapy