
But Are You Alive?
How to Design a Life Worth Living
Eloise Skinner(Author)
John Murray One (Publisher)
Published on 13. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-5293-9888-5 (ISBN)
Description
"A beautiful, sensitive book about the most important issues we face in life."
-Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of Meaning
In 'But Are You Alive?', entrepreneur and teacher Eloise Skinner explores lessons learned from a decade spent pursuing depth, purpose and meaning, including from her training in a monastic community and in the field of existential therapy.
Working through practical exercises, principles and tools, Eloise shares wisdom and actionable advice from a variety of traditions and perspectives, all with the intention of helping the reader find a sense of deeper 'aliveness' in daily life.
-Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of Meaning
In 'But Are You Alive?', entrepreneur and teacher Eloise Skinner explores lessons learned from a decade spent pursuing depth, purpose and meaning, including from her training in a monastic community and in the field of existential therapy.
Working through practical exercises, principles and tools, Eloise shares wisdom and actionable advice from a variety of traditions and perspectives, all with the intention of helping the reader find a sense of deeper 'aliveness' in daily life.
Reviews / Votes
A fascinating book, filled with a wide range of practical tools to help us understand and engage with our lives in a meaningful way. -- Sara Kuburic, The Millennial Therapist A beautiful, sensitive book about the most important issues we face in life. -- Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of Meaning Eloise's thoughtful prose makes it feel like she's speaking directly to the reader as she offers a guiding hand along the way. Searching for our purpose is a daunting pursuit, but this book helps it feel slightly less so, with concrete and actionable advice that invites you to be a participant in your own journey. Not only did I learn a lot in reading it, but I also found myself asking--and hopefully answering--new questions. But Are You Alive is a practical, useful book that simultaneously evokes an existential depth. Even if you've already found your purpose, there's something here that can help you live more fully. -- Emily Zemler, author & journalist Practical in tone, realistic in scope, But Are You Alive? masterfully strikes a fine balance between being directive and open-ended. If you're sick of self-help preachers, the lucid, measured tone of But Are You Alive? will breathe fresh life into your quest to live better. -- Kate Hammer, existential analyst & 35-year portfolio career veteran If your aliveness is missing or defunct, Eloise Skinner's book will help you reclaim it. A practical yet deeply rich guide that facilitates your creation of a fulfilling work-life portfolio through the examination of mind, body, work, and self. -- Dan Pontefract, award-winning author of Work-Life Bloom, Lead. Care. Win., and others Life is not so much about having the right answers as it is about asking the right questions. And a great one to begin with is: 'But are you alive?' Eloise Skinner eloquently and beautifully explores this theme, pulling from her own deep exploration of spirituality, psychology, and the actual act of living. It is a brave, bold book you will want to read more than once. Don't let this book, and more importantly this question, go by without attempting to answer it. -- Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of WorkMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5293-9888-5 (9781529398885)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
04/2023
John Murray
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Eloise Skinner is a lawyer, author, therapist and dancer who devotes her life to helping people find meaning, purpose and direction.