
The Comfort Book
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Matt Haig
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Matt Haig
An instant New York Times best seller!
The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Midnight Library, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement.
Named by The Washington Post as one of the best feel-good books of 2021.
“It is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learnt while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.”
The Comfort Book is Haig’s life raft: It’s a collection of notes, lists, and stories written over a span of several years that originally served as gentle reminders to Haig’s future self that things are not always as dark as they may seem. Incorporating a diverse array of sources from across the world, history, science, and his own experiences, Haig offers warmth and reassurance, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of existence.
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Critic reviews
“My two essential books, at the moment. One is Matt Haig's The Comfort Book. This book is like a Bible of really lovely little titbits to help you through what could be a stressful time….Very helpful. This is something that offers a very lovely amount of relief and it's like a cuddle.”- Jonathan Bailey (Ten Things He Can't Live Without, GQ)
"...a collection of empowering, beautiful concepts that’ll help anyone get through tough times. I read and reread sections of The Comfort Book..." -- Zibby Owens, Katie Couric Media
"The Comfort Book, a collection of aphorisms and inspirational stories of survival against the odds, is a guide to living and finding hope in these disjointed times" --Guardian
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Matt has BEEN THERE—and writes from his heart of his experiences with depression and anxiety. In the beginning of the book, he says one can open the book to any chapter—that it doesn’t have to be read chronologically—important for some with depression, as a complete book can feel overwhelming.
I consider myself to be from a “mostly normal” background and life experience—and I learned much from Matt that is helping me understand and relate to multiple people—in my family and beyond. I’ve recommended this book to several already.
And his reading of the book is perfection—not always the case when the writer reads, but his voice provides yet another layer of depth and authenticity. I felt a kinship to Matt that I hope resonates with readers experiencing depression / anxiety—he offers up what has worked for him, with a huge side of hope!
SO well done—love this book!
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One of the best books ever!!!
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Everyone needs to hear this…
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Inspired
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enjoying it currently
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It really does comfort !
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Special
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Honest and comforting!
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I would recommend it to anyone who just wants to feel a little better about their day. Happy listening
Lovely all around
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Of all of his books I’ve read / listened to, this one is definitely the shortest; on a fast enough playback speed, you can crank out the audio version of it during a long workout.
In terms of content, there’s a wide array of different subjects related to mental well-being here, including some more serious things as well as some quick and cheerful anecdotes. And, as the title suggests, there’s definitely some wisdom and comfort within it.
The only downside to the book, in my mind, is that it’s a bit jumpy; it occasionally reads more like a journal than a fully-formed narrative. But, in the end, I think that style mostly works, even if it is slightly jarring at times.
So, to those looking for an insightful and solid book on mental health, I’d definitely recommend picking this one up.
-Brian Sachetta
Author of “Get Out of Your Head”
Jumpy but ultimately quite good
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