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

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Michael Rosen

Getting Better

Life lessons on going under, getting over it, and getting through it

Michael Rosen

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Ebury Press
16 May 2023

Biography; Memoirs

A stunning new memoir from national treasure Michael Rosen, exploring the role trauma - from chronic illness to the loss of a child - has played in his life, and how we can learn to live again in the aftermath of tragedy

The stunning new memoir from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Many Different Kinds of Love

A Guardian book of 2023 A BBC book of 2023

'If I could prescribe Getting Better to the entire nation, I would... It's a book that inspires hope, courage and belief in humanity. Basically, it reminds you how to live. I loved every single word' Dr Rachel Clarke

'Just full to the brim with wisdom, truth and beautiful silliness' Cariad Lloyd

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.

By: Michael Rosen
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781529148893
ISBN 10: 1529148898
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 16 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.