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How to Be Happy

By: Eva Woods
Narrated by: Lucy Brownhill
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About this listen

It's the smallest things that make the biggest difference.

Annie has been sad for so long that she's forgotten how to be any other way. She's trudging miserably through every day, sheer determination keeping her going. Until she meets Polly. Polly is everything that Annie is not. She's colourful, joyful, happy. Because if recent events have taught Polly anything, it's that your time is too short to waste a single day.

Polly has 100 days to help Annie find happiness. Annie's convinced it's impossible, but so is saying no to Polly. And on an unforgettable journey, Annie begins to realise that maybe, just maybe, there's still colour to be found in the world. But then it becomes clear that Polly's about to need her new friend more than ever...and Annie will have to decide once and for all whether letting others in is a risk worth taking.

If you liked Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine or The Keeper of Lost Things, you'll love How to Be Happy.

©2018 Eva Woods (P)2018 Little Brown Book Group Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Happiness Feel-Good Heartfelt Tear-jerking

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Critic reviews

"Entertaining, funny and full of wisdom, I loved this book." (best-selling author Katie Fforde)
"So likeable, smart and wise. A bittersweet read about love, life and friendship that makes you stop and think long after you've finished reading the last page." (best-selling author Tasmina Perry)

"I read this recently and loved it SO much. I cried buckets, but it's ultimately a really positive, uplifting book about making every day count." (best-selling author Clare Mackintosh)
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Really enjoyed this book. Lovely, very relatable story which had lots of twists and turns. Thought about this alot after I finished it

Great book

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laughed and cried all the way through very moving made me thunk about life xx

Do not listen on the bus people will think your ma

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Easy to listen to, excellent narrator, a lesson in the story for all of us

Unexpected good story

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Such a wonderful story that really puts some perspective on life. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

A beautiful and wholehearted listen

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Such an emotional book, I really enjoyed it. It was recommended to me and I would definitely recommend others to read it too!

Loved it!

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I laughed, cried and contemplated. The story line was very original and beautifully narrated, higher recommend xx

Really enjoyed this book

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In uncertain times that we are currently living in it has been an absolute joy to listen to such a beautifully written heartwarming story that is fantastically narrated and draws you in from the first chapter. Highly recommended for anyone who needs some extra sunshine in their life.

Uplifting and beautiful

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This is so well written and so absorbing. I’m dehydrated from crying all the way through. It’s just beautiful.

Tissues required

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Absolutely loved listening to this book I didn't want it to end! Beautifully told, wonderfully written, It has definitely made me see the world more positively, if your struggling with mental health this book can definitely be your little guide, I know it's helped me massively.

Beautiful

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Lovely story I maybe should have read what it was about as was hoping for something a little bit happier
Some nice moments a good story just very sad as well

Made me cry !

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