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- ISBN 9781804442876
- Weight: 208g
- Dimensions: 136 x 208mm
- Publication Date: 19 Feb 2026
- Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Illustrated by Steve Doogan.
AN INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION
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.
'Sincere and full of light - these poems will offer comfort and calm' - Sarah Crossan
'A beautiful and uplifting book to shift the focus onto the simple yet profound things that really matter - and which bring a deep and timeless joy' - Santa Montefiore
'A celebration of the quiet, tender moments that make up our lives ... where the practice of being present becomes a revolutionary act of self-love' - Lang Leav
"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.
Having retired as a member of An Garda Síochána, 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 Manchán Magan, and commissions for Guinness, the Abbey Theatre and Brú na Bóinne.
