This beautiful collection of short essays by renowned journalist Lesley Garner acts as spiritual and emotional first-aid kit. Lesley explains, 'I wrote this book because I think I know what to do and then life bowls me over again and I forget. I decided to get my experience down on paper so that I could turn to it in an emergency, like a friend.' The book contains things that work in darkness and things that work in daylight. There are techniques that will help you plan your journey and techniques that will light the next inch of the path when you've lost your way. They'll give comfort in a crisis but they'll also inspire you to lead a deeper, richer life. Practical, insightful and moving, this book is the perfect gift for those looking for inspiration.
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This book is a huge celebration of life and how we can in simple ways enrich our days ... I recommend it to anyone who wants to feel happier, more fulfilled and increasingly to enjoy the world around them. (Jilly Cooper )
A beautiful collection of short essays which act as a spiritual and emotional first-aid kit. (The Guardian )
Lesley Garner has produced the perfect bedside book for those nights when you can't sleep and it's too late to call a friend... (You magazine )
She writes like a dream... she is always wise, perceptive and utterly original (Daily Mail )
Superb (The Independent )
An elegantly written 'emotional first aid kit' to help in those dark moments when life just gets a bit much. (Stylist Magazine 20100908)
An inspirational collection of ideas distilled from years of experience, this new edition of Garner's invigorating book is thoroughly welcome...an eclectic, energizing pot-pourri of practical and philisophical ideas ideal for anyone seeking equilibrium. (The Good Book Guide 20100901)
A beautiful collection of short essays which act as a spiritual and emotional first-aid kit. (The Guardian )
Lesley Garner has produced the perfect bedside book for those nights when you can't sleep and it's too late to call a friend... (You magazine )
She writes like a dream... she is always wise, perceptive and utterly original (Daily Mail )
Superb (The Independent )
An elegantly written 'emotional first aid kit' to help in those dark moments when life just gets a bit much. (Stylist Magazine 20100908)
An inspirational collection of ideas distilled from years of experience, this new edition of Garner's invigorating book is thoroughly welcome...an eclectic, energizing pot-pourri of practical and philisophical ideas ideal for anyone seeking equilibrium. (The Good Book Guide 20100901)
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Lesley Garner's thoughts and observations have been published in many newspapers and magazines, including The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and London Evening Standard. She has been everything from reporter and columnist to art critic and agony aunt. She is widely travelled and has lived in Ethiopia and Afghanistan.
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I loved this book. I keep it by the side of my bed and dip into it when i need something to uplift or inspire me. The stories are very short, so its easy to find time to read them, although some stories are so beautiful, that i've savoured them for days, before reading the next story. I found this book very useful for my spiritual growth and keeping a smile on my face. Doesn't get much better than that.
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This is a wonderful book for anyone who feels thay have lost their way in life. Having suffered from Clinical Depression for many years, this book has provided me with a real source of inspiration and comfort.
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Lesley Garner is a humanitarian with a driving yet delicate curiosity about what we human beings can do to live our life in the fullest way - whilst negotiating our inevitable challenges and hardships.
This book is full of eclectic and personal experiences that strike many chords of truth. By telling colourful and often emotional stories of what has worked for her, the book offers enlightenment and advice. A fascinating and gently humourous treasure!
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Everything I've Ever Done That Worked
I bought this book as a gift and I am told that it is worth reading so now I am looking to buy my own copy
Published 5 months ago by Rosalind Skelton
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maybe not a lifesaver but definately a good companion
Just wanted to say that I'm glad I have this book - it lives in my downstairs loo - and as several reviewers have said the stories are short but always make me feel better than I... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Wigwam
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Great Little Book!
This is a fantastic little book that you can dip into anytime and get some inspiration. I found the realisation that accomplished people like Lesley struggle as much with the day... Read more
Published 20 months ago by timboie
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Brilliant read!
I've not read Lesley Garner's work before this one but now I'm going to have read all. I loved the combination of practical advice, personal experience and psychology/spiritual... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lisette
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Don't waste your time buying this rubbish
Having read the other mostly positive reviews, I thought I would give this a try. If people truly found this book helpful, I feel very sorry for their state of mind. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Blanche
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Everything I've Ever Done That Worked
Absolutely a must read for anyone who requires some inspiration. Extremely well written, thought provoking and some excellent tips and ideas to view life with a 'glass half full'... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2011 by janelouise
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Wonderful
This is a lovely book full of inspirational essays which I devoured in one sitting but which I now regularly dip into when I feel like a lift. I wish I was as wise as Lesley. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2010 by Poppy99
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Published on 2 Aug 2010 by Mrs. Mary Green
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I love this book!
This is one of my favourite books! Like other readers I keep it by my bed and dip into it whenever I feel low. Highly recommended and great for pressies for girlfriends.
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Bridget
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This works!!!
A little book absolutely jam-packed with inspiration and delight. This will be THE BOOK that I give to friends this year.
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by L. A. Simon
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