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The Comfort Book

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Matt Haig
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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 Mental Health Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring Health
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It's all in the title. Definitely a book full of comfort and ways of thinking that have the ability to shake up your internal and external perceptions of yourself and the world around you. A light on a dark day.

Although, I've not heard Marcus Aurelius mentioned so many times in one book, which was interesting. It sounds as though he was a great philosopher. Many greats from history are quoted and discussed in this book.

Matt Haig is so open, raw and relatable. I love that some chapters are tiny reminders. "I am enough. I am enough. I am enough". Haig is a wonderful writer and tackles mental health with a gentle kindness and realness that no one else I've come across has done.

This book can be best summed up by a quote from Haig's novel, The Midnight Library, "Never underestimate the big importance of small things". I can easily say I enjoy Haig's writing and his narration. His voice is calm, familiar and kind.

Thank you, Matt Haig. I will be gifting this book to everyone I know!

It's all in the title

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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.

hopeful

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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.

A shot glass of hope

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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.

A comforting message we all need

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I could listen to it again and might just do that. Very comforting and supportive. Great advice from lived experience. Thank you for sharing this Matt. 🙏 ❤️

Thanks Matt

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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.

Just a warm hug

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

Cool

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

A bunch of clichés but still really comforting

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

Reflective, sweet and thought provoking

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