How to reclaim kindness as our greatest human strength.We’re surrounded by books telling us how to be rich, or thin. This book is different from other self-help books—because it teaches us to be... Read More
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How to reclaim kindness as our greatest human strength.
We’re surrounded by books telling us how to be rich, or thin. This book is different from other self-help books—because it teaches us to be nicer. Niceness might not have the immediate allure of money or fame, but who among us wouldn’t like to be more patient, less irritable, or better listeners?
With a gently philosophical tone, this book gives us practical advice on how to forgive, how to reassure, and how to be generous. Being nice isn’t at all the same as being weak, or naive. In fact, niceness is one of the highest planes of human achievement—a super power, and a strength. Niceness deserves to be rediscovered and cultivated, and this book shows you how. Part of a new essential paperback series from The School of Life, covering a range of emotional lessons needed in order to lead fulfilled and happy lives.
- BEING NICER CAN BENEFIT OUR LIVES, often in unexpected ways.
- IN A TIME OF GLOBAL TURMOIL, this book encourages a focus on human kindness and empathy.
- CLASSIC BLACK & WHITE IMAGES throughout.
- PART OF THE NEW PAPERBACK SERIES 'LESSONS FOR LIFE'
- PRACTICAL AND ACCESSIBLE TIPS makes this an easy book to use in everyday life.
Details
- Price: $14.99
- Pages: 144
- Carton Quantity: 66
- Publisher: The School of Life
- Imprint: The School of Life
- Series: Lessons for Life
- Publication Date: 4th October 2022
- Trim Size: 5.07 x 7.79 in
- ISBN: 9781915087157
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology
PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness
SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills
Reviews
Reviews from the hardback edition of On Being Nice:
"Well written, perfect length, very useful insights in topics like friendship and interpersonal relationships. Everyone should read it! It simply makes you more human."
"A lovely introduction to kindness and compassion."
Author Bio
Table of Contents
1. Why We Don’t Really Want to Be Nice
i. The Legacy of Christianity: Nice but Weak
ii. The Legacy of Romanticism: Nice but Boring
iii. The Legacy of Capitalism: Nice but Bankrupt
iv. The Legacy of Eroticism: Nice but Unsexy
2. Kindness
i. Charity
ii. The Weakness of Strength
iii. Losers and Tragic Heroes
iv. Motives
v. Suffering and Meanness
vi. Politeness
3. Charm
i. What Is the Purpose of Friendship?
ii. The Problem of Over-Friendliness
iii. How to Overcome Shyness
iv. Why Affectionate Teasing Is Kind and Necessary
v. How to Be Warm
vi. Why Flirting Matters
vii. Why Kind People Always Lie
viii. How to Be a Good Listener
ix. How to Be Open-Minded
x. How Not to Be Boring
xi. How to Talk about Yourself
xii. How Not to Rant
xiii. The Charm of Vulnerability
xiv. The Ultimate Test of Your Social Skills
How to reclaim kindness as our greatest human strength.
We’re surrounded by books telling us how to be rich, or thin. This book is different from other self-help books—because it teaches us to be nicer. Niceness might not have the immediate allure of money or fame, but who among us wouldn’t like to be more patient, less irritable, or better listeners?
With a gently philosophical tone, this book gives us practical advice on how to forgive, how to reassure, and how to be generous. Being nice isn’t at all the same as being weak, or naive. In fact, niceness is one of the highest planes of human achievement—a super power, and a strength. Niceness deserves to be rediscovered and cultivated, and this book shows you how. Part of a new essential paperback series from The School of Life, covering a range of emotional lessons needed in order to lead fulfilled and happy lives.
- BEING NICER CAN BENEFIT OUR LIVES, often in unexpected ways.
- IN A TIME OF GLOBAL TURMOIL, this book encourages a focus on human kindness and empathy.
- CLASSIC BLACK & WHITE IMAGES throughout.
- PART OF THE NEW PAPERBACK SERIES 'LESSONS FOR LIFE'
- PRACTICAL AND ACCESSIBLE TIPS makes this an easy book to use in everyday life.
- Price: $14.99
- Pages: 144
- Carton Quantity: 66
- Publisher: The School of Life
- Imprint: The School of Life
- Series: Lessons for Life
- Publication Date: 4th October 2022
- Trim Size: 5.07 x 7.79 in
- ISBN: 9781915087157
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology
PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness
SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills
Reviews from the hardback edition of On Being Nice:
"Well written, perfect length, very useful insights in topics like friendship and interpersonal relationships. Everyone should read it! It simply makes you more human."
"A lovely introduction to kindness and compassion."
1. Why We Don’t Really Want to Be Nice
i. The Legacy of Christianity: Nice but Weak
ii. The Legacy of Romanticism: Nice but Boring
iii. The Legacy of Capitalism: Nice but Bankrupt
iv. The Legacy of Eroticism: Nice but Unsexy
2. Kindness
i. Charity
ii. The Weakness of Strength
iii. Losers and Tragic Heroes
iv. Motives
v. Suffering and Meanness
vi. Politeness
3. Charm
i. What Is the Purpose of Friendship?
ii. The Problem of Over-Friendliness
iii. How to Overcome Shyness
iv. Why Affectionate Teasing Is Kind and Necessary
v. How to Be Warm
vi. Why Flirting Matters
vii. Why Kind People Always Lie
viii. How to Be a Good Listener
ix. How to Be Open-Minded
x. How Not to Be Boring
xi. How to Talk about Yourself
xii. How Not to Rant
xiii. The Charm of Vulnerability
xiv. The Ultimate Test of Your Social Skills