Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World by Todd Doughty

Description: Little Pieces of Hope by Todd Doughty, Josie Portillo "Todd Doughty is one of the happiest people on the planet. He finds things big and small that make us smile, and in this wonderful book he shares them with a world he cherishes."-John Grisham"A poetic, sparkling gem youll want to pick up every time you need a smile. Its the ultimate compendium of joy."-Kevin KwanAn enchanting collection of lists, musings, prompts, and illustrations that will inspire you to cherish all of the things--from the extraordinary to the everyday, from the big to the little--that bring hope into our livesOne of The Washington PostsBest Feel-Good Books the Year . A jolt of joy in a difficult world! Perfect for any age, this charming collection is a daily devotional of delight, designed to provide a thought-provoking break in a busy day, inspiring readers to look for and celebrate the good things that surround us."This brilliant book will remind you of all the people, places and things you love, forgot you loved, need to love.Its a book youll want to buy for your best friends so you can read passages aloud to them.Its a poetic, sparkling gem youll want to pick up every time you need a smile." -Kevin Kwan,#1New York Timesbestselling author the Crazy Rich Asians trilogyNeed a pick me up to brighten your afternoon? Skip that second cup of coffee and discover dozens of happy-making lists alongside short essays, musings, prompts, quotes, and playlists. Flip to the joys of red velvet cake or road trips-or dip into "Things You Might Consider Doing Today" (Call a friend and dont use the pronoun "I" during the entire conversation) or "Things to Look Forward To" (Reaching the other side of something challenging - which you will!) or "That Song ... You Know the One."LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE can be read straight through, or you can savor a single page at a time. The beautifully designed book containsover 3,000 items on topics such as music, books, paintings, photographs, memories, holidays, recipes, feelings, movies, and so much more.Brimming with the pleasures of life-and full of gorgeous illustrations-LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE makes a beautiful gift or keepsake. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Todd Doughty is currently SVP, deputy publisher of Doubleday and has worked at Penguin Random House for more than two decades. A graduate of Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) and former bookseller, he lives with his partner in Westchester County, New York. Review "Todd Doughty is always the center of the Fun. He gives us nothing less than a party on paper!" —Chuck Palahniuk, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fight Club"I was in a rotten mood when I first picked up Todd Doughtys "Little Pieces of Hope," but halfway down the first page I found myself grinning. This brilliant book will remind you of all the people, places and things you love, forgot you loved, need to love. Its a book youll want to buy for your best friends so you can read passages aloud to them. Its a poetic, sparkling gem youll want to pick up every time you need a smile. Its the ultimate compendium of joy."—Kevin Kwan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sex and Vanity"Need a little bit of cheering up? So do we all! Here comes LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE, begun by Todd Doughty as a way of keeping his chin above the gloom water in Covid. Read on, then start your own list!" —Margaret Atwood, bestselling author of The Handmaids Tale, via Twitter"Todd Doughty is one of the happiest people on the planet. He finds things big and small that make us smile, and in this wonderful book he shares them with a world he cherishes." —John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author"The book is all about boiling life down to what really matters, and its simplicity is part of its bountiful charm. Its remarkable, really, that Doughty could up with this many happy-making things." —Associated Press "A dazzling spiritual grab n go of big ideas, positive thoughts, and helpful suggestions that will lift and delight readers everywhere. Through the lens of debut author Todd Doughty, the weary world goes technicolor. Feast on high octane mixtapes, curated book titles, travel for the curious, and the best in film, theater, and sports. A small-town boy turned big city seeker, Doughtys personal stories sprinkled throughout pack a wallop as they celebrate family ties, friendship, love, and grief. Josie Portillos illustrations are glorious. I loved it." —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Dont Sing at The Table and The Shoemakers Wife "Todd Doughty gives us permission to have pleasure. Little Pieces of Hope is part meditation/part celebration, a running thank-you note, a time machine that swings us from the Day-Glo 80s to a soft focus future, a to-do list that guarantees youll never be bored, a mixed-tape from a person you want to be your very best friend, a rabbit hole to Wonderland and we are all Alice. Part recovery/part discovery, this book is a gift for friends, family, and most especially yourself." —Helen Ellis, author of Bring Your Baggage and Dont Pack Light "Throughout 2020, Todd Doughty was my Comforter-in-Chief on Instagram. Day after day, he offered his followers poignant, cultural touchstones and Proustian madeleines that ranged from great movies to great books to the small, daily moments when we touch the numinous. He reminded us of the remarkable, exquisite beauty that exists in even the toughest of times, and gave us all reasons to—and here is the greatest gift of all—hope. This book will make you nod with recognition and smile with uncontrollable joy. Bonus? You will also find dozens of new songs and photos and books and musicals and TV series to savor. Everything about Little Pieces of Hope is a gem. You will cherish it when the world is smiling upon you and reach for it when the world is closing in." —Chris Bohjalian, #1 bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the Witch"Todd Doughty has given us the gift of his delight, which is one of the most precious gifts we can collectively receive right now. This lovely collection gives weight to the ordinary and gives levity to heaviness - a cozy antidote to the accumulation of worry. Next time youre tempted to doom scroll, pick up this treasure trove instead: spend time with it and feel your spirit restored and your outlook illuminated. Go out in the world with more ease, and begin to cherish lifes joys. —Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author"Little Pieces of Hope is a gift for people who find the joy in the little things — or want to start." —Today.com Review Quote "Todd Doughty is always the center of the Fun. He gives us nothing less than a party on paper!" --Chuck Palahniuk, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fight Club "A dazzling spiritual grab n go of big ideas, positive thoughts, and helpful suggestions that will lift and delight readers everywhere. Through the lens of debut author Todd Doughty, the weary world goes technicolor. Feast on high octane mixtapes, curated book titles, travel for the curious, and the best in film, theater, and sports. A small-town boy turned big city seeker, Doughtys personal stories sprinkled throughout pack a wallop as they celebrate family ties, friendship, love, and grief. Josie Portillos illustrations are glorious. I loved it." --Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Dont Sing at The Table and The Shoemakers Wife "Todd Doughty gives us permission to have pleasure. Little Pieces of Hope is part meditation/part celebration, a running thank-you note, a time machine that swings us from the Day-Glo 80s to a soft focus future, a to-do list that guarantees youll never be bored, a mixed-tape from a person you want to be your very best friend, a rabbit hole to Wonderland and we are all Alice. Part recovery/part discovery, this book is a gift for friends, family, and most especially yourself." --Helen Ellis, author of Bring Your Baggage and Dont Pack Light "Throughout 2020, Todd Doughty was my Comforter-in-Chief on Instagram. Day after day, he offered his followers poignant, cultural touchstones and Proustian madeleines that ranged from great movies to great books to the small, daily moments when we touch the numinous. He reminded us of the remarkable, exquisite beauty that exists in even the toughest of times, and gave us all reasons to--and here is the greatest gift of all--hope. This book will make you nod with recognition and smile with uncontrollable joy. Bonus? You will also find dozens of new songs and photos and books and musicals and TV series to savor. Everything about Little Pieces of Hope is a gem. You will cherish it when the world is smiling upon you and reach for it when the world is closing in." --Chris Bohjalian, #1 bestselling author of The Flight Attendan t and Hour of the Witch Details ISBN0143136569 Author Josie Portillo Short Title Little Pieces of Hope Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Josie Portillo ISBN-10 0143136569 ISBN-13 9780143136569 Format Paperback Subtitle Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Publication Date 2021-10-12 US Release Date 2021-10-12 UK Release Date 2021-10-12 DEWEY 152.42 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-01-04 AU Release Date 2022-01-04 Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Place of Publication New York, NY Imprint Plume We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133366946;

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