A Book of Secrets: Finding Solace in a Stubborn World

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Enlightening thought-provoking and illuminating. Derren Brown asks questions about the world and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all. ELIZABETH DAY In A Book of Secrets internationally bestselling author Derren Brown shows us that it is in those moments when we are faced with adversity that we can find lifes most lasting rewards. In thirteen fascinating chapters Derren takes us on a personal journey – to the scene of a childhood humiliation to lonely evenings on tour to being paralysed by shyness at a dinner party to navigating middle age and to finding love. Sharing moments of anger frustration loneliness and loss Derren reveals how its possible to find consolation and compassion. Even in our most challenging times we can find meaning and grow.Derren Brown is a mine of wisdom humanity and kindness – everything we need to sustain and nourish ourselves. ALAIN DE BOTTON This is the most Ive seen Derren lay himself bare Funny moving and always always meaningful Derrens best book to date and the best book I have read this year Everything you need in this is a gem. I cant wait to read it a second time