Grow: How nature can restore balance in a busy world

by Joe Sugg

Brought to you by Penguin.

Join Joe Sugg, our favourite YouTube star, on a journey to discover the healing powers of nature in a noisy digital world.

Having grown-up in the rise of the digital age and as one of the UKs biggest TV and online stars, Joe knows better than anyone how it feels to be overwhelmed by the world wide web and its endless stream of content. Experiencing feelings of anxiety and burnout, Joe has come up with his very own creative and practical ways to let nature in, that are accessible no matter where in the world you live, from the city to the seaside.

Joe's natural storytelling abilities will immerse us in a truly restorative story that shows ways to balance our time online with the outdoors, and grow happier, heathier and calmer by doing so. Alongside Joe's practical tips are his personal stories of his journey to happiness.

Joe sows the seeds that will help make the most of the incredible positive impacts nature can have on our mental and physical wellbeing, and that make it possible to live in harmony with the power of technology.

Genres: Nonfiction

Audible Audio

Published September 15, 2022

About the author

Joseph Graham "Joe" Sugg, known by his YouTube stage name as ThatcherJoe, is a British YouTube Celebrity, blogger, comedian & internet personality with over three million subscribers. His second channel is called ThatcherJoeVlogs, and also has a gaming channel called ThatcherJoeGames. He is well known for being crazy and eccentric; he is also very good at impressions. He refers to his subscribers as Sugglets and is known for his phrase "I didn't choose the Sugg life, the Sugg life chose me."

Reviews

[Mari-Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had this for Christmas after my mum saw it on my wishlist, and I'm so happy to have taken the time to sit down and read this cover to cover.

Some great practical and very achievble tips to help you switch off from the digital world.

Even though I may have a few extra years on me than Joe, I found him very relatable, and you could feel his passion oozing out the pages for his love of the natural world.

2023 will be a year of detox and self healing for me, and this book has given me the perfect start to a more peaceful year.

Thanks Joe - you're awesome

[aimee louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

childhood me would’ve never thought i resonate more with Joe than Zoe

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like many people in their mid-late twenties, I grew up in the peak Youtuber era and I loved it. Both Joe and his sister Zoe are two people that I have always related to, admired and follow to this day.

I think the best words to describe this book are grounding and inspiring. I felt grounded and inspired every time I read from 'Grow". If I was anxious, overwhelmed by our world or life, this book had the power to ground me. It brought me back to the roots, to the natural simplicity and escapism that I crave from our world and busy lives. Joe really makes you think about what is important to you and consider what it is you want from life. 'Grow' inspires me to spend more time in nature, to reduce my screen time, to try new hobbies and really enjoy and embrace all the little things our planet offers.

'Grow' was such a fantastic read. I loved the tips and tricks about nature and plants, I loved the self-reflection and I loved the life stories woven throughout.

[Reece · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love loved this book!!!
Seriously made me think about the amount of time I sorbs on screens and the need to work on myself and my relationships with other people!

Can’t recommend more highly 👍🏻❤️👏🏻

[Anna McEwan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderfully cosy read with loads of tips and advice for gardening as well as breaking away from our reliance on tech and getting back to our natured roots!