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THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Profound, witty and uplifting' Observer
'Full of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life' Independent

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…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked The Comfort Book as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I have dog-eared and underlined so much of this small but mighty book because it helped me through my darkest grief.

Its big heart and clear-eyed wisdom spoke to me when I needed a trusted companion. True to its name, I return to it again and again, and I don’t do that often; I typically finish a book and stuff it into a shelf, but this one has a permanent position on my nightstand.

The Comfort Book is a perfect pick-up-and-put-down book. Short, easy-to-read sections provide uplifting advice as well as entertaining musings.

I kept this on my bedside and read it a few pages at a time, in between other longer books. What fun! There’s something for everyone to enjoy in this unique little collection. 

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