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This book says with wit, insight, economy and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say. Brilliant and indispensable.' Stephen Fry
'Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual. Johnston's deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.' Sunday Times.
'Moving and thoughtfully written... a must-have' Daily Mirror
'Comprehensive and very helpful... brilliant' --Guardian Weekend
This book says with wit, insight, economy and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say. Brilliant and indispensable.' Stephen Fry
'Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual. Johnston's deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.' Sunday Times.
'Moving and thoughtfully written... a must-have' Daily Mirror
'Comprehensive and very helpful... brilliant' --Guardian Weekend
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A handbook for the happy, and a bible for the broken-hearted, "The Alphabet of the Human Heart" is an enchanting and enriching journey through the upside and the downside of what it means to be human - our hopes and our fears, our strength and our weakness, our highs and our lows. "The Alphabet of the Human Heart" is a book of literally two halves. Firstly there is upside A-Z, which is full of the happy and hopeful aspects of our lives, such as A is for Adventure, through G is for Gratitude, S is for Smile to Zen is the Place to Be. The other downside half examines the negative parts of our character lives and how we can overcome them to lead more positive and fulfilling lives. From A is for Anger, through H is for Hate, T is for Temptation to once again end on Zen is the Place to be. Matthew and James have been friends for over 30 years and they've experienced both sides of life - the upside and the downside - and they've turned their experience of life - and of friendship - into a book that combines words and pictures to tell a bigger story.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Extracts from this book were featured in the Daily Mail this week and I was mesmerised by the words and the illustrations. The book arrived today and there are no surprises, the Mail article pretty much featured every page so if you read the Mail article you won't see anything extra in the book.
Now if you don't read the Daily Mail and an awful lot of very angry people don't (have you ever read the vitriol targeted at the Mail on internet forums from "Grauniad" readers), then you are in for a treat that will cleanse your soul. Beautifully relevant bang on the money pictures accompany text that describes every emotion that human beings feel day to day. The next time a BMW driver cuts me up on the motorway I'm going to remember the words for Anger, whenever I feel they are talking behind my back at work I'm going to remember the words for Insecurity and finally the words for hope are just sublime.
This is a book you will enjoy, it'll only take an hour at best to read it all but a lot of it will last a lifetime in your memories.
Essential purchase.
Now if you don't read the Daily Mail and an awful lot of very angry people don't (have you ever read the vitriol targeted at the Mail on internet forums from "Grauniad" readers), then you are in for a treat that will cleanse your soul. Beautifully relevant bang on the money pictures accompany text that describes every emotion that human beings feel day to day. The next time a BMW driver cuts me up on the motorway I'm going to remember the words for Anger, whenever I feel they are talking behind my back at work I'm going to remember the words for Insecurity and finally the words for hope are just sublime.
This is a book you will enjoy, it'll only take an hour at best to read it all but a lot of it will last a lifetime in your memories.
Essential purchase.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like other reviewers, I read the excerpts from this book in the Daily Mail online and I was completely enthralled. The illustrations are truly amazing, as is the sentiment behind each one. I felt really inspired to change when I read the negative alphabet and totally uplifted reading the positive one. I'm going to buy the book and I can't think of a better way to start every day than to read it through.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just saw an article on the Daily Mail about this book and it looks really good. you get things like this:
''I... IS FOR INSECURITY: Insecurity can steal our lives. But it can be overcome. First, ask yourself: who is saying the hurtful things? You'll discover that the voice inside is your own. So keep telling yourself that you are loving and loveable, worthwhile and wonderful. Soon others will, too'' and many more representing the other alphabets so buy it. I know I will.
''I... IS FOR INSECURITY: Insecurity can steal our lives. But it can be overcome. First, ask yourself: who is saying the hurtful things? You'll discover that the voice inside is your own. So keep telling yourself that you are loving and loveable, worthwhile and wonderful. Soon others will, too'' and many more representing the other alphabets so buy it. I know I will.
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Wonderful and encouraging little book
This book was bought for me as a present. I loved it so much, I've bought copies for 3 other people. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. S. Bradley
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In total I have bought 11 copies of this book, one I have kept and the rest have been given to various friends when they have been going through a bad patch in their lives, or are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Clive Prowse
Beautiful book
I repeatedly borrowed this book from the library until they wouldn't let me renew it any more! Lovely, lovely book. Beautifully illustrated, and warms the heart at each viewing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stevejmo
Great little book
Perfect book as a present for anyone who might have lost their way a bit or feel depressed.
Very highly recommended.
Excellent value for money. Read more
Very highly recommended.
Excellent value for money. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. D. V. Simpson
`A handbook for the happy and a bible for the broken hearted.'
The Alphabet of the Human Heart is an enchanting and enriching journey through the upside and the downside of what it means to be human - our hopes and fears, our strengths and our... Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Cameron-Smith
Interesting.
Alough this book is not the type for those wanting a good read, it does give insight into our positive and negative character traits. Read more
Published 9 months ago by blim
Educational
This little book was both visually educational and very thought provoking in a 'joky' kind of way.
It is very light reading but some of the context within was very true to... Read more
It is very light reading but some of the context within was very true to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by G. Cobb
Alphabet of the Human Heart
Obviously the snippets shown were the best in the book, bit disappointed at the rest, but a book to pick up when
you need a bit of cheering up etc
you need a bit of cheering up etc
Published 15 months ago by Elaine Gould
Love it!
I love this lttle book, which helps me keep a sense of proportion. I have given a copy to one of my friends.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. Margaret A. Ord
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This little book is a simple and well illustrated a-z of things to remember about life - all truisms and easy to read
Published 15 months ago by tincatinca
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