Author:Thich Nhat Hanh
'Thich Nhat Hanh's work has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows' Ocean Vuong
Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.
Beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers 79 meditations to help you through your daily routines in a peaceful and mindful way. This beautifully illustrated book shares a simple verse with an enlightening commentary that will give you the space and heart to live each day in a connected and calm way.
'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time
Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth
—— The Dalai LamaThich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace, if applied, would build a monument to ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity.
—— Martin Luther King, Jr.Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace
—— Elizabeth GilbertThich Nhat Hanh's work, on and off the page, has proven to be the antidote to our modern pain and sorrows ... His books help me be more human, more me than I was before
—— Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousThe monk who taught the world mindfulness
—— TimeMindfulness has become a serious movement, now with champions among policy makers as well as Buddhists. Thich Nhat Hanh is one of its guiding spirits
—— The Times Literary SupplementThich Nhat Hanh's words are like water. Simple, pure, transparent, and absolutely indispensable for life
—— Alejandro Iñárritu, director of Birdman and The RevenantNames of The Women unerases the erased, gives voice to the silenced, restores the lost, and brings dazzling, smouldering life to stories long left for dead. It is literally a tale that's waited a thousand years to be told.
—— Marlon James, Winner of the 2015 Booker PrizeAn electrifying new treatment of the old story; haunting, mysterious, intelligent.
—— Tessa HadleyFascinating.
—— Claire Allfree , Daily MailIt's fascinating to be reminded how little we properly understand one of the foundational stories of western civilisation. And there are moments where the much-pondered events are reframed in a new light.
—— Marcel Theroux , Guardian[A] richly imagined novel.
—— Lady, *Summer Reads of 2021*Women from the New Testament are given a voice and their side of the story in this richly imagined but impressively researched novel. Thayil's knowledge and rootedness in the biblical world is palpable on every page.
—— Juanita Coulson , Lady, *Books of the Year*A gleaming and brilliant novel of history, mystery and mythology set in Georgian London...a real gem of a debut
—— Anna MazzolaA complete and utter joy of a book. I adored the characters and it was an incredibly atmospheric read. The evocation of eighteenth century London was beautifully done, the mystery kept me turning the pages and the love story captured my heart. My only complaint was I didn't want it to end!'
—— Elodie Harper, bestselling author of The Wolf DenThis novel is a work of genius. Beautifully written and perfectly plotted with a heroine you'll fall in love with. It richly describes Georgian London and weaves character study and gorgeous setting and Greek mythology into a perfect book. One of the best historical novels I've ever read.
—— Christina Sweeney-BairdDelicious, intriguing and original...unfolds beautifully into a cracking finale.
—— Liz Hyder, author of The GiftsIf you like a novel steeped in great characters, a Gothic Georgian London, a world of antiquities and myth - this is an absolute winner. I loved it!
—— Essie FoxThe author has very skilfully and pleasurably set her tale in Georgian London...wonderful characters ...book groups will love the plot and be entranced by Dora's world
—— NB MagazineSumptuous, hypnotic and unforgettable. This beautifully told story of Gothic Georgian London is filled with mesmeric wonder, compelling mysteries and fascinating characters. I loved every page of it.
—— BP Walter, author of The Dinner Guest[An] immersive, unusual love tale
—— Claire Allfree , MetroStokes-Chapman can write fascinating, three-dimensional characters... Meanwhile, extensive research brings the period so much to life you can taste it... full of buried family histories and fantastical archaeological theories, Pandora is a readable, solid debut
—— Natasha Pulley , GuardianWhether the discussion is about artificial intelligence, the future capacities of knowledge, politics, philosophy, intuition, history (philosopher Thomas Metzinger shares experiences from post–World War II Germany that are hard to look away from), religion, reason, or the nature of consciousness, Harris grounds lofty discussions with concrete examples and his gift for analogy . . . free and open debate, in the best sense of the word . . . the book’s advantage over the podcast is that readers can linger as they need to and cherry-pick interviews at will. Recommended for anyone who wants to spend time with intelligent minds wrestling not with each other but with understanding.
—— Kirkus ReviewsOne of the most eloquent and inspiring memoirs of recent years... A Dutiful Boy is real-life storytelling at its finest
—— Mr Porter, *Summer Reads of 2021*Mohsin Zaidi...in a compassionate, compelling and humorous way, tells his story of seeking acceptance within the gay community, and within the Muslim community in which he grew up
—— Gilllian Carty , Scottish Legal NewsA powerful portrayal of being able to live authentically despite all the odds
—— Mike Findlay , ScotsmanZaidi's affecting memoir recounts his journey growing up in east London in a devout Muslim household. He has a secret, one he cannot share with anyone - he is gay. When he moves away to study at Oxford he finds, for the first time, the possibility of living his life authentically. The dissonance this causes in him - of finding a way to accept himself while knowing his family will not do the same - is so sensitively depicted. One of the most moving chapters includes him coming home to a witch doctor, who his family has summoned to "cure" him. This is an incredibly important read, full of hope.
—— Jyoti Patel, The GuardianA beautifully written book, a lovely story, life-affirming
—— Jeremy VineZaidi's account is raw, honest and at times quite painful to read. It's so vivid that it feels almost tangible, as though you're living the experiences of the author himself.
—— VogueThis heartfelt and honest book is beautifully written and full of hope
—— The New Arab