When I began the book I was uncomfortable learning it was about suicide. I stuck with it because the writing was spectacular - thought provoking metaphors and really funny moments that make you think about how quirky life is. The characters became real people to me and I so liked them. Returning to the book was like meeting up with friends. I never wanted to leave that love based world but I'm sure it is caring on somewhere.
The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a major Netflix TV series
'A brilliant and comforting read' MATT HAIG 'Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy' A.J. PEARCE 'A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life' GUARDIAN 'I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know' BUZZFEED 'Captures the messy essence of being human' WASHINGTON POST
From the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove _______
It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when…
It is a wonderful feeling when we meet several characters and see their lives intersect in surprising ways. These characters span ages and species and nationalities. The writing brilliantly give each character a unique voice. In many ways we are following their everyday normal lives but we start to see how beautiful each of our efforts are.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan
'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris
'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who…
It is so refreshing to hear the details of how a politician broke free of the norm and created a government based on kindness. Anyone who is sensitive, or caring has a template for being a good leader through the example of this book.
The Bridge: Connecting the Powers of Circular and Linear Thinking highlights the advantages of supporting both linear and circular thinking styles within our organizations and our personal lives. The Bridge framework emerged from recent advances in neuroscience, the example of successful leaders, and Hudson's own experiences as a geologist, land claims negotiator, consultant to First Nations, and story analyst.
With curiosity and compassion, Hudson aligns stories with scientific research to introduce a framework for linear and circular thinking. Linear thinking optimizes competition, excellence, safety, productivity, justice, and more. Circular thinking optimizes creativity, learning, inclusion, change management, and much more.
Consciously separating linear from circular thinking allows us to apply the optimal operating principles and double our power.
