A beautifully illustrated and insightful anthology to return to time and again. We all have days when we find ourselves in need of some positivity. In difficult times, the words of others can lift us up. Bright, joyful art to inspire hopefulness is combined with carefully curated poems, chosen to lift the spirits through the healing power of words. The book is divided into eight sections on the themes of Joy, Hope, Resilience, Nature, Tranquillity, Gratitude, Escape and Love. Featuring a diverse range of writers from Maya Angelou to Oscar Wilde, Pablo Neruda to Rupi Kaur, the selections are accompanied by explanations and illuminating context that reinforces the positive mental health message. Combining uplifting lines of verse and joyful illustrations, this unique book provides a much-needed dose of hopefulness and happiness in turbulent times, whether as a thoughtful gift for someone in need of solace or a resource that can be turned to whenever we need to.
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