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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 Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Health

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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.

Another great book by Matt Haig

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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

humorous and insightful

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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...

A BIG HUG...IN FORM OF WORDS

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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

Exceptional

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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.

Soothing words of wisdom

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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.

Utterly delightful

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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… ❤️

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

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I adored everything. One quote *crying increases our pain tolerance* made me cry for hour

this boook is like a warm hug that you need to get every day just to be alive

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This book has given my such warmth in a cold and lonely period of my life. While I do currently have my mental health just about stable, the feeling of impending doom is a frequent visitor.

I know that this a is book I will listen to over and over again in times to come, becoming a comfort on my own List of Comforts. I’ve already recommended it to everyone I care about.

Honestly, it’s nothing revolutionary, more a loving hug and listening ear of a close friend who knows all your woes.

Many many phrases and quotes that I will be putting actively into my brain to pull out and draw upon as and when they are needed. I will be buying a hard copy of this book purely to highlight the bits I love and to walk past it every day on my bookshelf.

A loving hug

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I don't mind authors self-narrating their books to reduce production costs, but I do mind when they sound like they've used a rolled-up magazine for a microphone, not good.. I guess I'll have to get the hard copy.

Poor Sound quality - do Audible not vet quality?

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