Failosophy for Teens
(Author) Elizabeth DayA game-changing guide to being happier, healthier and succeeding better, from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth Day! A HANDBOOK FOR WHEN THINGS GO WRONG Pretty much all of us would like to feel happier, less anxious, more successful and at ease with ourselves. Right? The key may surprise you: FAILURE! Failosophy For Teens is an inspiring and empowering guide to those moments when life doesn't go to plan. Using personal experience and stories shared by guests on her award-winning podcast, How to Fail, Elizabeth's book is full of creative and inspiring advice on how to: - talk openly about failure - turn failure into success - build resilience for when life sends you curveballs - reframe negative thoughts about yourself . . . and much more! Failing better is the key to learning, growing and ultimately loving yourself as the truly AWESOME human being you are. Failosophy For Teens will challenge your self-perception and change your life! 'An indispensable guide for teenagers everywhere' Matthew Syed, author of You Are Awesome Perfect for fans of Marcus Rashford's You Are a Champion and Bryony Gordon's You Got This. Failosophy (adult edition) is a Sunday Times bestseller and has reached over 150,000 readers. PRAISE FOR FAILOSOPHY (adult edition) 'A beautiful timely and humane book. If there's one philosophy the world needs more of right now, it's Failosophy' Alain de Botton 'A pragmatic and pocket-sized guide to failure - how to cope with it and what to learn from it ... a must read' Glamour 'The timing of this guide couldn't be better . . . Day's advice is both practical and reassuring.' Evening Standard 'Witty and likeable . . . thoughtful and probing' Guardian
Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day is a British author, journalist, and broadcaster. She is known for her novels such as "Paradise City" and "The Party", which delve into themes of class, privilege, and moral ambiguity. Day's writing style is characterized by its incisive exploration of complex characters and relationships, as well as its sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior.
In addition to her novels, Day is a prolific journalist and has contributed to publications such as The Guardian, The Observer, and Vogue. She is also the host of the popular podcast "How To Fail", where she interviews guests about their failures and what they have learned from them.
Day's work has had a significant impact on contemporary literature, particularly in the realm of psychological fiction and social commentary. Her most famous work, "The Party", has been praised for its astute portrayal of the intricacies of friendship and the dark undercurrents that can exist within seemingly perfect lives. Elizabeth Day continues to be a prominent voice in the literary world, known for her insightful storytelling and compelling narratives.