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Finding Joy

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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,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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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.

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.

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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 life
  • Find light during challenging times
  • Be inspired to begin your own 28-day journey to joy

If you've ever longed for a book that feels like a warm cup of tea and a reassuring friend, Finding Joy is it.

Let these pages be your companion as you rediscover the simple, sustaining joys that make life truly meaningful.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804442876

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Eriu

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Steve Doogan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Dearbhla Mescal (Author)
Having retired as a member of An Garda Sรญochรกna, 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 Manchรกn Magan, and commissions for Guinness, the Abbey Theatre and Brรบ na Bรณinne.

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