Metamorphosis

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Morland, for many years an award-winning documentary maker, has twitchy antennae for all kinds of surprising stories that will illuminate her theme ... a measured, ever-curious and approachable guide ... she never takes the easy way out by denying their complexity ... Still, certain themes emerge ... the most effective of all change engines [is] educational opportunity [and that] happiness is never a settled state, always a pursuit, and that all that does not change is the will to change -- Tim Adams * Observer * Praise for The Society of Timid Souls:
'Fascinating ... Morland's philosophical, extremely well-written book suggests that while some people are obviously wired to relish dangerous lives, the timid rest of us may be braver than we think. * Daily Mail * A fascinating study ... compelling ... an appealing and original account of one of the greatest human virtues, full of powerful stories. It leaves you hopeful. * Sunday Times * A series of beautifully written vignettes that function as a meditation on bravery's lovely shimmer * Guardian * Morland approaches her subject with energy, tenacious curiosity and, however much she may protest that she is lily-livered, courage ... she proves the liveliest company: sane, merry and undeceived ... a bracing, moving and uncommon book. * Observer * A measured, ever-curious and approachable guide ... happiness is never a settled state, always a pursuit, and all that doesn't change is the will to change * Observer * In this exhilarating book, Morland asks why we want to change and if it is possible. * Mail on Sunday *