Finding Joy: Words to capture the beauty of ordinary life

Author:   Dearbhla Mescal ,  Steve Doogan
Publisher:   Bonnier Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9781804442876


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   19 February 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Finding Joy: Words to capture the beauty of ordinary life


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Illustrated by Steve Doogan. 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. ""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. Perfect for gifting or keeping close by, this beautifully written collection will help you: Embrace mindfulness and gratitude in your daily lifeFind light during challenging timesTo be inspired to begin your own 28-day journey to joyIf you've ever longed for a book that feels like a warm cup of tea and a reassuring friend, this is it. Let these pages be your companion as you rediscover the simple, sustaining joys that make life truly meaningful.

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Author:   Dearbhla Mescal ,  Steve Doogan
Publisher:   Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint:   Eriu
Dimensions:   Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.80cm
Weight:   0.208kg
ISBN:  

9781804442876


ISBN 10:   1804442879
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   19 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

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'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


'Sincere and full of light - these poems will offer comfort and calm' -- Sarah Crossan


Author Information

Dearbhla Mescal (Author) 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.

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