'A powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all' Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote

“At a time when we urgently need new ways to think about the challenge of creating a meaningful life – far more than we need conventional self-help advice – Jonathan Rowson has written a powerfully unconventional and mind-expanding book ... A generous, nuanced and witty meditation on confronting the challenges life throws at us all” – Oliver Burkeman, author of 'The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking',

“Terrific … What a beautiful, thoughtful work. I see thinking in a fresh light. I see my own life in a fresh light as well” – David Bodanis, author of 'Einstein's Greatest Mistake' and 'E=MC2',

“A remarkable, highly original and personal book, unlike anything else you have ever read, packed with wisdom about life. You need to know next to nothing about chess to enjoy it and to want to keep coming back for more” – Iain McGilchrist, author of 'The Master and his Emissary', “Rowson's is an unusual, important voice and perspective on our times: a humane thinker deeply interested in the implications of technology; an expert constantly probing at the limits of expertise ... A wise, surprising and uplifting book” – Tom Chatfield, author of 'Critical Thinking',