O's Little Book of Calm and Comfort

by O, The Oprah Magazine

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Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Self Help

192 pages, Hardcover

Published March 28, 2017

Reviews

[Cynthia Egbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is one that caught my eye on a library shelf and so I grabbed it. It is definitely one that I ran hot and cold with. Some of the contributors were fantastic and some were cringe worthy. Overall, I found some nuggets worth sharing...

"Ask yourself, 'Am I living in a way that the earth can be grateful for me?'" -Robin Will Kimmerer

"What gladdens my perfection-obsessed heart is to attempt projects that don't matter, at least not in the grand scheme of things. So I make Pinterest-inspired marshmallow snowmen sliding down a coconut cake on fruit-leather toboggans for a five-year-old's birthday, and neither of us cares that their sugar-sprinkle eyes dribble down their chins. I watch videos of men chiseling rocks in the English countryside and then go out to lay my own stone wall, half of which survives. The whole while, I forsake doing things flawlessly and instead just do them - for the joy of learning something new, for the pleasure of thinking with my hands, for the sweet delight of merely trying." -Lise Funderburg

"To get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with." -Mark Twain

"Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd one." -Voltaire

"Run my dear,
from anything
that may not strengthen
your precious budding wings." -Hafiz

[Clark · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book of Calm and Comfort? I think not. Very misleading title. A total waste of time. I think the only reason this book was able to get published was because the name Oprah was on the cover. I have never given a book a one star before. If I ever see the name Oprah on a book cover from now on, I will stay far from it!

[Leen Midani · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy reading combined-short essays and stories. In this collection, they just weren't all about calm and comfort, and some just were not great.

[Bunny Cavanagh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whilst the idea was excellent the execution was poor. Some v upsetting stories included that neither calmed not comforted. In fact once I felt much much worse. The editors needed to think harder about why people would choose to read this and include suitable stories.

[Aqilah Hashim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book has little to do with neither calm or comfort

[Araceli · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I started this book I was really looking forward to reading about stories that are comforting and calming. I would say that maybe less than half of the short stories in this little gem was just that. The rest I am sorry to say left me feeling sad or depressed. But it is a short book with some great stories. With that being said not sure if I want to read "O's Little Guide to Starting Over"...

[Christine Baptiste · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was oddly comforting finding out what other people found comforting. Every story was unique and none of the things I would have expected, i.e grandmothers recipe or and old quilt. Some stories made me laugh, some made me cry, and others made me think how did you make the cut... Oh well, still worth the read.

[Bachyboy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good friend gave me this to encourage me through the tough cancer stuff and I did feel its effect. A lot of the essays dealt with the aftermath of divorce but it was interesting to see how the faced adversity. Worth reading in lots of different circumstances.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, thoughtful short pieces, some of them sad, all of them uplifting. Now if I could just stop referring to it as O's Little Book of Comfort and Joy. My brain obviously goes into Christmas mode every time I see a reference to Comfort and...

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

The quality of writing here is high, however what might bring comfort to one person may be upsetting to another and unfortunately there's no way to know when going in to each piece whether it's going to be calming or the exact opposite! Overall it wasn't quite what I was expecting from the title.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have several of these "Little" books from O. I keep one in my desk drawer at work all the time. I especially liked the very last story from Elizabeth Gilbert. The message, don't worry just live! I needed to read those last pages today!

[Jen O'Donnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Strength means honoring your entire range of emotion, even your despair and heartbreak. Especially your despair and heartbreak. It means acknowledging each of those feelings, your questions and ideas and faith and terror, and meeting what comes with the full force fo your heart.”

[Anne Wharton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, inspiring, and a book you will reread many times!!

I absolutely loved this book!! The words are heartfelt, interesting, and just fun! Makes a wonderful gift or treat for yourself. Enjoy!!😊

[BookHobby · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of short stories/poems about comfort. Some were really sad though and maybe triggering for people that experienced recent loss. I enjoyed a couple very much: gratitude and Conversations with Pema Chodron.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring collection of stories. Really enjoyed the interview with Pema Chodron. Will re-read when I have moments where I need some inspiration.

[Danica Midlil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful. Feel like I could read it a couple more times.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small book, Big thoughts. Just nice. Made me smile.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the short stories! It reminded me that, while we are all on different paths, we all experience love, pain, loss and hope. Good for a good laugh or a good cry. Which ever you need.

[Maurya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed it, but I do not remember much of it. Easy to listen to and digest.

[Fatima · Rating 5 out of 5]

One word! Liberating!

[Essence McDowell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some excellent writers and heart warming stories. It's not extraordinary but I enjoyed it. I just needed something soothing like can soup for my mind. What can I say, it's been a rough 2020.

[Mrs Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lords of comforting short stories. I enjoyed this book.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this book of essays and loved it.

[Charmin · Rating 3 out of 5]

HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Worry isn’t safe.

2. Pay back kindness by passing it on.

[Margaret Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each story a pebble of understanding

I enjoyed each story because in it was a guide to awareness and understanding. Become your best self by learning to love yourself.

[Laura Ferrin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A modern version of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Quick and easy listen with some cute stories.

[Reemanii · Rating 1 out of 5]

There were barely any comfort in 98% of the stories, most of what I’ve experienced was discomfort and uneasiness… maybe Elizabeth Gilbert’s story was the only one that was of interest to me..

[Rose · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not find the stories calming or comforting, most were just sad.

[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hmmm… O’s Little Book of Cold Comfort kept popping into my mind as this sterile collection of random writings droned on in my ear as an audiobook.

[Donnajo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libby audio. Good to listen to while doing other stuff. Essays by different well known people.