Getting Better: Life lessons on going under, getting over it, and getting through it

· Ebury Digital · Narrated by Michael Rosen
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In our lives, terrible things may happen. Michael Rosen has grieved the loss of a child, lived with debilitating chronic illness, and faced death itself when seriously unwell in hospital. In spite of this he has survived, and has even learned to find joy in life in the aftermath of tragedy.

In Getting Better, he shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way. Exploring the roles that trauma and grief have played in his own life, Michael investigates the road to recovery, asking how we can find it within ourselves to live well again after - or even during - the darkest times of our lives. Moving and insightful, Getting Better is an essential companion for anyone who has loved and lost, or struggled and survived.

©2023 Michael Rosen (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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Sue Rock
April 11, 2023
I really loved this book, Michael Rosen is an insightful and gifted writer and I found much that I resonated with following the recent sudden and unexpected death of my husband. A gentle book exploring life and loss and what makes us human. Lots of ideas and helpful thoughts which I will take from the book.
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Derek Edwards
March 8, 2023
Excellent book covering many useful aspects of getting better which are relevant to all of us.
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About the author

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world. He is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books and poetry. In 2007 he was appointed Children's Laureate, a role which he held until 2009. While Laureate, he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He currently lives in London with his wife and children.

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