A gem of a book from Matt Haig,the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Libraryfor anyone in search of hopelooking for a path to a more meaningful lifeor in need of a little encouragement. Happiness occurs when you forget who you’re expected to be. And what you’re expected to do. Happiness is an accident of self-acceptance. It’s the warm breeze you feel when you open the door to who you are. Years agoMatt Haig began writing notes to his future self. These notes were meant as gifts to his future self: offerings of hope to help himself through anything from the darkest periods of his life to a not-so-great day. As time went onhe added new thoughts and storiesand he turned them into The Comfort Book so that everyone could draw on this well of reassurance and encouragement. Each of its short meditations gives a new perspective on life and all of its highs and lows–small islands of hope for anyone looking for a more fulfillingmore uplifting way through life. Incorporating a diverse array of sources from across the worldhistoryscienceand his own experiencesHaig offers warmth and reassurancereminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of existence.