Reasons to Stay Alive
Published on 27. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-83726-462-9 (ISBN)
Description
*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now*
10th anniversary edition, revised and updated with a new introduction from the author
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?
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. It has helped millions of people do the same. Moving, funny and even joyous, these are the lessons Matt learned. His reasons to stay alive.
10th anniversary edition, revised and updated with a new introduction from the author
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?
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. It has helped millions of people do the same. Moving, funny and even joyous, these are the lessons Matt learned. His reasons to stay alive.
Reviews / Votes
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 BRANDMore details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
182 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83726-462-9 (9781837264629)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Previous edition
Matt Haig
Reasons to Stay Alive
Book
12/2015
Canongate Books
€14.50
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Person
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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