The WonderboxThere are many ways to try to improve our lives we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely to look to history for inspiration and when we do it can be surprisingly powerful. Showing the lessons that can be learned from the past, cultural historian Roman Krznaric explores twelve universal topics, from work and love to money and creativity, and reveals the wisdom that

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Grace is about to realise that some secrets can't stay buried forever

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An act of appalling violence leaves Lee far from home with a new identity a draft card a memory that operates in flashback and a mental illness that makes him a sort of genius

His message will inspire you to pay close attention to the structure of your life -- and to achieve your highest God-given aspirations

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