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Being Kinder to Yourself and Others
There are times in life when it pays to be dynamic, relentless, determined. But we also need to learn when to cut ourselves and our friends, family, and colleagues some slack, argues clinical psychologist Dr Ross White. Here, he recommends five books that help us reflect on being kinder to ourselves and others. Read more
Biographies of Ancient Greeks and Romans
The art of biography has been a work in progress down the millennia. These days, leaders are no longer celebrated for the number of enemies killed in war, nor are we as impressed with territorial conquests. Here's a roundup of all the biographies recommended on Five Books about ancient Greeks and Romans, from contemporary accounts to more recent works. Read more
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