Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World -- Todd Doughty, Paperback

Named by The Washington Post as one of the best feel-good books of 2021

"Todd Doughty is one of the happiest people on the planet. He finds things big and small that make us smile, and in this wonderful book he shares them with a world he cherishes."--John Grisham

"A poetic, sparkling gem you'll want to pick up every time you need a smile. It's the ultimate compendium of joy."--Kevin Kwan

An enchanting collection of lists, musings, prompts, and illustrations that will inspire you to cherish all of the things--from the extraordinary to the everyday, from the big to the little--that bring hope into our lives

On March 11, 2020, the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic and all of our lives began to change in unprecedented ways, Todd Doughty knew he needed to do something to help him stay connected to the everyday joys of daily life. So he wrote down a list of things that make him happy: The musical intro to "All Things Considered." Someone forgiving you. Someone believing in you. Your foot sticking out from under a blanket in order to find the cool spot. Freshly cut yellow tulips. A really good burger.

Many, many lists later, Little Pieces of Hope pulls together the best of Doughty's lists along with never-before-seen entries, essays, musings, prompts, quotes, and playlists that offer solace, connection, and a daily touchstone of joy in a difficult world.

A beautiful keepsafe full of goreous illustrations, Little Pieces of Hope is brimming with the pleasures of life, inspiring readers to look for and celebrate the good things that surround us.

Author: Todd Doughty
Publisher: Penguin Life
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780143136569

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
Shelf Awareness 11/02/2021

About the Author
Todd Doughty is currently SVP, deputy publisher of Doubleday and has worked at Penguin Random House for more than two decades. A graduate of Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) and former bookseller, he lives with his partner in Westchester County, New York.