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What does it mean to feel truly alive? Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again. A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth. I wrote this book because the oldest cliches remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.

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PublisherCanongate Books LTD

ISBN-101782116826

ISBN-139781782116820

eBay Product ID (ePID)221141736

Product Key Features

Book TitleReasons to Stay Alive

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2015

GenreBiographies & True Stories

AuthorMatt Haig

FormatPaperback

Dimensions

Item Height178 mm

Item Weight166 g, 175 g

Item Width17 mm, 129 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorMatt Haig

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by pcole270788
08 Nov, 2018
Reasons to stay alive
This book has been written in an engaging way. It arrived yesterday and I'm already halfway through it. The mix of humour and straight talking the author has used is well balanced. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who needs to feel like they're not alone in their mental health struggle.
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by simobaine8
03 Dec, 2020
Great author
So far I have only read one of the books, how to stay alive, but I found it and honest, interesting and sometimes funny book. It was really well written with short chapters that really helped the flow of the book. If the other two books are as good as the first, then for the price, it was a great deal as most of the Matt Haig books sell for around £5 each.
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by lcli5294
09 Aug, 2019
Great service, great choice
Bought a selection of books as I much prefer a physical book to a digital version. Obviously not pristine but doesn't mar the enjoyment and feel. Also eco friendly. Can't fault the selection and prices.
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by dockanab24
10 Mar, 2024
brilliant book and author
made a great gift for my mum who is a big matt haig fan
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by babskenray
05 Jun, 2019
a must read for people who have mental problems
lots of people with problems with their brain and how they think. this book would help them realise that they are not on their own. they can get themselves better when they understand the underlying reasons which this book explains.
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by turquoisephlegm
26 Apr, 2017
Incredible book
I found this book to be an emotional read, Matt Haig has put into words feeling and experiences i've had that i would have found impossible to put down on paper myself. Reading this helped me so much
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by famja.r.z2jleaw
11 Aug, 2021
Great book
The author has a knack of capturing the inexplicable.
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by 2100antony
08 Jul, 2020
A little daunting but once you start reading you'll know you're in good company.
Very readable, psychology books are sometimes written in a highly American/academic manner. From a dark subject, it was a pleasant, understandable read.
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by n_pTyN1mQYS@Deleted
11 Mar, 2020
Uplifting
This author is amazing at describing the path of mental health issues
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by lea_ls_qa6wnpy
15 Jan, 2020
Really good
Am very happy with my purchase. Book came almost as new with no marks etc, only had marks where it had been read before but that was expected. Will buy from them again :)
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