Synopsis
‘Fascinating, entertaining and deeply smart’ – Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game
Every aspect of human behaviour is part of a story – by understanding the stories, you can understand life itself.
Wars, pandemics, Brexit, Elon Musk, the impending doom of our species, the enduring popularity of Ted Lasso – we live in confusing and uncertain times. Won’t someone make...
Details
29 January 2026288 pages
9781035018406Imprint: Pan
Reviews
A fascinating, entertaining and deeply smart journey into the storytelling brainWill Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of Storytelling
Stories are essential for human beings. They allow us to learn, to connect, to empathize. The best stories follow structures that catalyze and amplify their power. In The Stories of Your Life, Ben Ambridge decodes and deciphers these master plots so we all can benefit and growMatt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter and host of Think Fast, Talk Smart
I’ve never read anyone draw a thread from Rhodopsis to Leicester City’s title-winning season via Grand Theft Auto IV before. This book will make you rethink every story you’re told for a long while afterwards.Joel Golby, author of Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant
