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  • By: Matt Haig
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  • Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (719 ratings)

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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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Another great book by Matt Haig

I wasn't sure if this style of short chapter book would work as an audio book. I needn't of feared. Great book, great quotes and anecdotes.

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humorous and insightful

Matt spoke with a broad viewpoint on depression and hope and what those mat mean to you if you take an objective look at life

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A BIG HUG...IN FORM OF WORDS

The title of the book is so fitting! This book is a mix of philosophy and friend talk inspiring words that form a warm hug made of words that will make you feel seen and comforted in a unique way...

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Exceptional

I loved this book. Matt touches his depth of knowledge and gives plenty of food for thought. His reading was warm and personable indicating a life lived and his depth of his understanding.
The book is life enhancing. Thank you

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Soothing words of wisdom

Practical self-help ideas mixed with interesting perceptions, commentaries and thought- provoking quotes. All delivered by the author in his laconic style this makes a soothing listen.

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If you’re at rock bottom you’ll particularly enjoy this

Wonderful, calming, reassuring book that I’ll repeatedly come back to. A brave book to write. Thank you Matt, and I hope that this review finds you bathed in early morning sunshine… ❤️

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Utterly delightful

Listening to this book is like slipping into a relaxing bath. I commend the author for speaking of his experiences. Loved this book and can highly recommend.

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What a fab book

I’m a psychotherapist and I’ve recommended this book to all my clients. Thank you it’s amazing.

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Sad it finished

I loved this book. Matt describes his own struggles so well and gave me so many lightbulb moments of where I could think differently about myself. I am enough. Thanks Matt x

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Really enjoyed!!

Really enjoyed. Will buy the book aswell so I can use to refer to some of my favourite chapters.

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