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And Now For The Good News...

The much-needed tonic for our frazzled world
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And Now For The Good News... by Ruby Wax offers a bright, optimistic look at the world, focusing on innovations and positive stories from various fields like business, technology, and nature. Ruby Wax explores how we can find joy, laughter, and hope in a world often filled with overwhelming news, while drawing on insights from experts and her personal experiences. It's both a celebration of human creativity and an inspiring guide to improving mental wellbeing.
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You might enjoy this book if you find interest in exploring positive developments in the world against a backdrop of modern stressors. With Ruby Wax's well-known wit and insight, the book delves into science and nature to uncover uplifting stories and ideas that inspire hope and resilience.

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And Now For The Good News...

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Bestselling author and comedian, Ruby Wax, uses her trademark wit and expertise to equip readers with a positive roadmap for a kinder, brighter world and better mental health.

As we begin to see the green shoots of a post-pandemic world, Ruby Wax's clever and witty And Now For The Good News... is the blueprint we all need for achieving a kinder, more compassionate world.

Brimming with practical learnings, Ruby gives readers the opportunity to create lasting positive change and provides us all with a much-needed tonic for better mental health.

She has spent the last three years speaking to the people who are spearheading the latest innovation and influencing a brighter future for humanity. From the communities being designed to eradicate loneliness and the companies putting their employees' happiness first, to the impressive AI technology teaching children with learning difficulties and taking literacy levels higher than ever before.

And Now For The Good News... distils her inspiring findings into key practical takeaways for all.

Ruby's here to equip us all with a positive roadmap for a brighter world and, most importantly, for better mental wellbeing.

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Ruby Wax's And Now For The Good News... is praised for uplifting spirits and delivering an optimistic outlook, particularly in times of widespread concern. The reviews highlight Wax's vibrant approach to showcasing global positivity, stressing the importance of optimism and self-compassion. Many readers find the book both refreshing and essential during challenging times, with its humorous tone adding to its appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241400661

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Life

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Master's degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University, and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. She is the author of books Sane New World, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled and How to be Human, and has toured all over the world with the accompanying one-woman shows. Both books have reached the number one spot on The Sunday Times bestsellers list. She has 145k followers on Twitter.

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