Reasons to Stay Alive

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTION

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?

Like millions of others, Matt Haig has experienced the depths of depression. This is the account of his breakdown and subsequent recovery from suicidal despair and the lessons he learned. The story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over life-threatening mental illness and learned to live again. Moving, funny and even joyous, this is more than a memoir.

A number one bestseller that helped change the conversation on mental illness. It offers a raw but hopeful insight on depression and panic disorder - whether you've experienced it yourself, or love someone who has. It's a story of learning about life through the toughest times, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments there are reasons to stay alive.

Winner of Books Are My Bag Readers Awards - Non-Fiction 2016 (UK)

A very special book that has provided a beam of hope to so many in their darkest days -- DOLLY ALDERTON Brilliant and salutary . . . should be on prescription -- REV. RICHARD COLES Warm and engaging, and shot through with humour . . . a valuable contribution to the conversation SUNDAY TIMES Every word he says resonates -- FEARNE COTTON I've had some of the most life-affirming experiences reading this book -- WILL POULTER For anyone who has faced the black dog, or felt despair, this marvellous book is a real comfort, dealing sympathetically with depression, written with candour and from first-hand experience. I think it is a small masterpiece. It might even save lives -- JOANNA LUMLEY An intensely individual, creative response to a period of profound crisis GUARDIAN This book is permanently on my bedside table. It is a balm for my soul -- BRYONY GORDON Short, positive, accessible DAILY MAIL A really great read, and essential to our collective well-being -- JO BRAND

Matt Haig is the number one bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive, Notes on a Nervous Planet and six highly acclaimed novels for adults, including How to Stop Time, The Humans and The Radleys. Haig also writes award-winning books for children, including A Boy Called Christmas, which is being made into a feature film with an all-star cast. He has sold more than a million books in the UK and his work has been translated into over forty languages.

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