“The sky isn’t more beautiful if you have perfect skin. Music doesn’t sound more interesting if you have a six-pack. Dogs aren’t better company if you’re famous. Pizza tastes good regardless of your job title. The best of life exists beyond the things we are encouraged to crave.” – Matt Haig from The Comfort Book
Anybody familiar with my corner of the internet knows I’m a huge fan of writer Matt Haig. I’ve reviewed several of his books, Reasons to Stay Alive, Notes on a Nervous Planet, and The Midnight Library. Haig’s writing always has a way of comforting me so it isn’t surprising his latest literary effort is The Comfort Book.
The Comfort Book is filled with quotes, stories, lists, advice and the wise views and opinions of Haig’s. He focuses on serious themes and provides fun pop culture talking points.
Haig came up with the idea for The Comfort Book when he began to write notes to his future self. These notes were to help guide him during difficult times. And considering the past few years have been difficult, this book is quite timely.
The Comfort book is filled with musings on social media, current events, society, and so much more. Haig provides lists of movies and music to brighten your day. There’s a recipe in case your inclined to make something. Haig even includes a lit of things it’s okay to say “no” to. After all, “no” is a complete sentence.
And positive and thought-provoking quotes on a multitude of topics. These quotes include those by James Baldwin, Helen Keller, and Charles Dickens.
I read somewhere that The Comfort Book is a hug but in book form. And that’s pretty much true. It’s a book one can read cover to cover or in piecemeal. I suggest keeping The Comfort Book close to your bed or maybe in your desk at work whenever you need a little pick-me-up. In fact, I think The Comfort Book would make a great gift for friends and family.
The Comfort Book, definitely a book we need right now.
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