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The Act of Living: What the Great Psychologists Can Teach Us About Finding Fulfillment
Written by Frank Tallis
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Through the biographies and theories of prominent luminaries, this book explores how to think about companionship and parenting, identity and aging, and much more.
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Frank Tallis
Frank Tallis is a clinical psychologist and the author of over fifteen books, including The Incurable Romantic. He previously taught clinical psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King's College, London. He lives in London and Bonnieux, France.
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