The Comfort Book

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Describe the way Haig presents binary thinking (e.g., believing circumstances to be either good or bad and nothing in between) within the text. Why does he encourage Resisting Binary Thinking?

How does Haig define and represent hope in the text? What anecdotes, images, and metaphors does Haig include to illustrate and represent hope? Why is hope one of the core themes of the text?

How would you describe Haig’s purpose in writing The Comfort Book? What do you believe inspired the book, and what do you think Haig wants readers to take away?