Reviews with content warning for Mental illness - The Comfort Book

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The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

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foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

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3.75

Filled with short chapters and many small aphorisms, I wished I hadn’t listened to this one as an audiobook because I felt like everything went by so quickly without having a chance to absorb it. Matt Haig as a narrator though was great—what a voice!

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4.25

Loved the audiobook so much I’m considering purchasing the physical copy to use in my life as a reference book.

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4.5

I hope this book finds the right person at the right time. I got a lot out of it, but I can only imagine coming across it during moments of my life where I was struggling. I do love Matt Haig’s writing and would like to try more from him.

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4.0

It’s a great (and much-needed) read, especially given the kind of world we’re living in. I’d suggest taking your time with the book and not reading it in only a couple of sittings because, after a point, all the messages start to blend together. Maybe that took away from the full impact that the book could have had.

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5.0

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5.0

This book full of thoughts, ideas, pick me ups and quotes is such a lovely read. I found it truly comforting and know it is one I will revisit time and time again when I need a reminder that things will get better. The focus on hope, being comfortable with uncertainty and reminders about our value and worth were really lovely.

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5.0

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4.0

Key Themes:

Depression; Anxiety; Life; and Recovery.

Best (or Worst) Moments:

While none of the little stories were bad my favourite ones involved the breaking done of famous philosophies such as Aurelius, Nietzsche and the likes. The way Haig was able to break down all these quotes and link them together and to his experience of depression and anxiety was really intriguing.

Was this Book What I Expected?:

This book was what I was expecting, and I actually enjoyed it which is rare for a non-fiction novel. It kept my interest throughout, without me having to rely on the audiobook to keep me on track.

Review:

Overall this book was great, the stories were engaging and intriguing and really opens your eyes as to how depression can tint your world view grey and how to think around that and begin to live your life again. Alongside this it gave music playlists, book lists, ideas of what to do on a bad day which I really like the idea of. This is a book that I could pick up again and again and just pick a random spot to read and reap a comforting story to help get me through the day.

Things to Research Further

This book on top of Haig’s ‘The Midnight Library’, have really reawakened my love of philosophy - I need to add some philosophical texts to my TBR.

* While I have added content warnings to my review while the listed topics are briefly mentioned the book walks through Haig's experience and recovery in a way that I found endearing? and hopeful, but feel it's only right to say the book explicitly mentions Haig's specific experience of mental illness, specifically in relation to depression, suicidal thoughts and panic attacks but doesn't go into detailed explanations.

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annacochran's review against another edition

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4.0

matt haig always knows exactly what to say

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5.0

Simply Brilliant. It really amazing how each word brings a source of comfort and peace to your heart and mind. Loved every minute of it!

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