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By (author) Haig, Matt

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The 10-year anniversary edition of Matt Haig”s
w
arm, witty and honest
manifesto for staying alive, whatever your demons

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10th anniversary edition, r
evised and updated with a new introduction from the author

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTION

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?

Aged 24, Matt Haig”s world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again. It has helped millions of people do the same. Moving, funny and even joyous, these are the lessons Matt learned. His reasons to stay alive.

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A very special book that has provided a beam of hope to so many in their darkest days

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Brilliant and salutary . . . should be on prescription

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Warm and engaging, and shot through with humour . . . a valuable contribution to the conversation

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Every word he says resonates

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I”ve had some of the most life-affirming experiences reading this book

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For anyone who has faced the black dog, or felt despair, this marvellous book is a real comfort, dealing sympathetically with depression, written with candour and from first-hand experience. I think it is a small masterpiece. It might even save lives

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An intensely individual, creative response to a period of profound crisis

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This book is permanently on my bedside table. It is a balm for my soul

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Short, positive, accessible

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A really great read, and essential to our collective well-being

Biographical note:

Matt Haig is the number one bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive, Notes on a Nervous Planet and six highly acclaimed novels for adults, including How to Stop Time, The Humans and The Radleys. Haig also writes award-winning books for children, including A Boy Called Christmas, which is being made into a feature film with an all-star cast. He has sold more than a million books in the UK and his work has been translated into over forty languages.