Finding Joy
Capturing the beauty of ordinary life in 28 days
Will be published approx. on 26. February 2026
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-80444-287-6 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated by Steve Doogan.
A poetry lover, a curator of joy and a wise woman with a deep sense of compassion, Dearbhla Mescal has inspired thousands online to slow down, savour the small moments and rediscover the beauty in everyday life.
Now, in her first book, she invites you to join her on a journey of reflection and renewal through a tender and uplifting collection of poems and heartfelt musings.
"This little book is a culmination of my curated joys throughout the past few years. It contains my rambling thoughts on life's issues that have popped up along the way. I truly hope it gives you a pathway to beginning your own 28 days of finding joy."
Whether you're seeking comfort in difficult times, a spark of inspiration or simply a gentle pause in the rush of modern living, this book offers a literary hug for the soul. With words that soothe and encourage, Dearbhla reminds us that joy isn't found in grand gestures, it's woven into the quiet, ordinary moments we often overlook.
Perfect for gifting or keeping close by, this beautifully written collection will help you:
Embrace mindfulness and gratitude in your daily lifeFind light during challenging timesTo be inspired to begin your own 28-day journey to joyIf you've ever longed for a book that feels like a warm cup of tea and a reassuring friend, this is it.
Let these pages be your companion as you rediscover the simple, sustaining joys that make life truly meaningful.
A poetry lover, a curator of joy and a wise woman with a deep sense of compassion, Dearbhla Mescal has inspired thousands online to slow down, savour the small moments and rediscover the beauty in everyday life.
Now, in her first book, she invites you to join her on a journey of reflection and renewal through a tender and uplifting collection of poems and heartfelt musings.
"This little book is a culmination of my curated joys throughout the past few years. It contains my rambling thoughts on life's issues that have popped up along the way. I truly hope it gives you a pathway to beginning your own 28 days of finding joy."
Whether you're seeking comfort in difficult times, a spark of inspiration or simply a gentle pause in the rush of modern living, this book offers a literary hug for the soul. With words that soothe and encourage, Dearbhla reminds us that joy isn't found in grand gestures, it's woven into the quiet, ordinary moments we often overlook.
Perfect for gifting or keeping close by, this beautifully written collection will help you:
Embrace mindfulness and gratitude in your daily lifeFind light during challenging timesTo be inspired to begin your own 28-day journey to joyIf you've ever longed for a book that feels like a warm cup of tea and a reassuring friend, this is it.
Let these pages be your companion as you rediscover the simple, sustaining joys that make life truly meaningful.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bonnier Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
208 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80444-287-6 (9781804442876)
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Persons
Dearbhla Mescal (Author)
Having retired as a member of An Garda Siochana, reared her three children, and experienced cancer, Dearbhla Mescal is now finding the time to follow her own dreams and enjoy her second act of life.
Steve Doogan (Illustrator)
Steve Doogan is a Scottish illustrator and printmaker based in Dublin. He's known for using traditional techniques like linocut and etching. His works include Thirty-Two Words for Field, Listen to the Land Speak, Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words For Nature and Wolf-Men and Water Hounds with Manchan Magan, and commissions for Guinness, the Abbey Theatre and Bru na Boinne.
Having retired as a member of An Garda Siochana, reared her three children, and experienced cancer, Dearbhla Mescal is now finding the time to follow her own dreams and enjoy her second act of life.
Steve Doogan (Illustrator)
Steve Doogan is a Scottish illustrator and printmaker based in Dublin. He's known for using traditional techniques like linocut and etching. His works include Thirty-Two Words for Field, Listen to the Land Speak, Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words For Nature and Wolf-Men and Water Hounds with Manchan Magan, and commissions for Guinness, the Abbey Theatre and Bru na Boinne.