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The comfort book

Haig, Matt, 1975-2022
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'The Comfort Book' is a collection of little islands of hope. It gathers consolations and stories that give new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or just to celebrate the messy miracle of being alive.
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Irlam LibraryAdult Non Fiction158 HAIPaperbackIn-transit from Eccles Library to Irlam Library (Set: 13 Nov 2025)
Main title:
The comfort book / Matt Haig.
Author:
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Canongate, 2022.
Collation:
x, 260 pages ; 18 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2021.
ISBN:
9781786898326 (pbk)
Dewey class:
158158 HAI
Language:
English
BRN:
3203142
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