Title: The Comfort Book
Author: Matt Haig
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2021
251 pages
From the Back: The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope. It gathers consolations and stories that offer new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir, and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, from 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 a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places.
Personal Thoughts: The Comfort Book is just so lovely. The title is comforting and so is everything within its pages. I took my time reading this one, taking in each and every little story, statement, and thought. There is everything from one-liners to short stories and everything in between. One of my favorites is on page 10 titled "It's okay" that ends with "It's okay to be who you are. It's okay."
As it says above, this a book you keep nearby and pick up any time you need some words of comfort. You don't need to read it cover to cover, and there will probably be parts you will go back and read again and again. I've had this one on my shelf for a couple of years and am so glad I finally took the time to read it.
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