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  • By: Matt Haig
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  • Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (61 ratings)

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The Comfort Book

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Publisher's Summary

Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive.

It is a strange paradox that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned 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 a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world.

A book of timeless comfort for modern minds.

©2021 Matt Haig (P)2021 Canongate Books Ltd

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hopeful

I loved this audio book. I found it had lots of life giving quotes and little stories that certainly did offer comfort. It was to me like a warm hug or a breath of positivity as I listened to it out walking. I'd certainly recommend this book to those seeking a shot of hope and positivity in their life.

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A shot glass of hope

Only wish that this was more like a pint than a shot glass of comfort in this impactful yet brief book of hope for humanity.

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A comforting message we all need

Thoroughly enjoyed the composition of Matt Haig’s thoughts, experiences and reflections. I want to recommend this book to everyone. No matter what point in life you are that, this message is timeless and simple.

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Just a warm hug

Thank you Matt for writing such a warm book, a book that’s helpful through dark times.
This is wonderful and just like the midnight library you don’t disappoint.

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Cool

It was pretty ok. Some useful advice. Narrator has a comforting voice. I d k

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A bunch of clichés but still really comforting

I enjoyed this one quite a lot. A bunch of clichés but still really comforting. 😊

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Reflective, sweet and thought provoking

This book was lots of things! Reflective, sweet and thought provoking. Lots of helpful tips

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