The Comfort Book
Ratings46
Average rating4.1
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Ratings46
Average rating4.1
“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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This book is full of amazing anecdotes, life lessons and affirmations loosely tied together in four sections. It is not like you will be completely unaware of the contents of this book. That is the unique thing about it. The way its content is laid out is so comforting, reassuring and motivating at the same time, you will feel like you've entered uncharted territory. This book doesn't talk in a way to make you feel overwhelmed or make you feel like everything you do is wrong or inadequate. It teaches kindness, forgiveness and metamorphosing. The everyday reaffirming advice you wish you got is finally here. Five-star worthy devourable stuff right here.
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This strange little book makes me want to have Matt Haig as a friend. I will keep this close to me, and reopen it every time I need my spirits lifted.
I will definitely read the rest of this author bibliography, children books included.
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