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Life and Soul: How to Live a Long and Happy Life
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Gives tips on staying calm and youthful, being happy... and pure love.' - Daily Mail
'An amazing man.' - Lorraine Kelly
William Roache is known worldwide for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street. Now aged 86, he still appears regularly in the show and rebuffs any notion that age brings decline.
In Life and Soul, William shares his strategy for keeping fit and healthy, for maintaining his youthful looks and for coping with life’s most challenging times. He talks openly about the life choices that form the basis for his from the meditation techniques that have kept him going through the darkest days, to lessons he has learned about the power of love, kindness and positive thinking.
William speaks openly and honestly about how his lifestyle gave him the strength to live through recent events, including the deaths of his wife Sara, and close friend Anne Kirkbride, as well as a harrowing court case.William reveals his common-sense approach to diet and exercise that keeps him fit, healthy and looking 10 years younger than his age. He talks about the support of his family and friends, and explains why he believes that we must accept and embrace hard times – and how we can become stronger as a result. He now shares his personal philosophy for living a rich and rewarding life, and the lessons he has learned along the way – lessons he hopes will help others to achieve a long, happy and healthy life too.
'Gives tips on staying calm and youthful, being happy... and pure love.' - Daily Mail
'An amazing man.' - Lorraine Kelly
William Roache is known worldwide for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street. Now aged 86, he still appears regularly in the show and rebuffs any notion that age brings decline.
In Life and Soul, William shares his strategy for keeping fit and healthy, for maintaining his youthful looks and for coping with life’s most challenging times. He talks openly about the life choices that form the basis for his from the meditation techniques that have kept him going through the darkest days, to lessons he has learned about the power of love, kindness and positive thinking.
William speaks openly and honestly about how his lifestyle gave him the strength to live through recent events, including the deaths of his wife Sara, and close friend Anne Kirkbride, as well as a harrowing court case.William reveals his common-sense approach to diet and exercise that keeps him fit, healthy and looking 10 years younger than his age. He talks about the support of his family and friends, and explains why he believes that we must accept and embrace hard times – and how we can become stronger as a result. He now shares his personal philosophy for living a rich and rewarding life, and the lessons he has learned along the way – lessons he hopes will help others to achieve a long, happy and healthy life too.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2018
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June 8, 2022
Well, at no point did I think I would be reading a book written by William Roache. But here I am, having finished it.
I didn’t realise he was such a spiritual person. I suppose it makes sense because you don’t get to his age and enjoy such good health unless you have something keeping you centred. Well, that’s my view.
It was very interesting and a nice mix of fact and opinion. He does lecture a bit at times. It was mostly very entertaining though and I found it held my attention well. It’s always good to listen to older people and hear what they have to say about how they’ve lived their lives and what they’ve learned.
I didn’t realise he was such a spiritual person. I suppose it makes sense because you don’t get to his age and enjoy such good health unless you have something keeping you centred. Well, that’s my view.
It was very interesting and a nice mix of fact and opinion. He does lecture a bit at times. It was mostly very entertaining though and I found it held my attention well. It’s always good to listen to older people and hear what they have to say about how they’ve lived their lives and what they’ve learned.
October 21, 2018
Great
I loved the first book by William Roache, Soul on the Street, I have read it about four times. This one is less of an autobiography but more advise, although he does discuss the Street especially his great friendship with Anne (Deidre) Mr. Roache has very strong beliefs in the afterlife and that love is all that is important, he makes great sense. He has suffered very much in his own life, and now, recently losing his daughter Vanya. I recently read another book called Beyond Sight by Marion Rome, where the author describes her near death experience, what she says is everything that William Roche believes. I'm sure his faith will help him through his latest tragedy. I wish him all the very best.
I loved the first book by William Roache, Soul on the Street, I have read it about four times. This one is less of an autobiography but more advise, although he does discuss the Street especially his great friendship with Anne (Deidre) Mr. Roache has very strong beliefs in the afterlife and that love is all that is important, he makes great sense. He has suffered very much in his own life, and now, recently losing his daughter Vanya. I recently read another book called Beyond Sight by Marion Rome, where the author describes her near death experience, what she says is everything that William Roche believes. I'm sure his faith will help him through his latest tragedy. I wish him all the very best.
December 1, 2022
Positive and inspiring.
Some authors work hard at telling us how to live a calm, healthy and inspiring life, but are either long-winded or confusing.
But not this book by William Roache.
I found is so easy to read and absorb. His stories were entertaining, and his honesty, calmness and sharing of the way he lived his life, was inspiring. He seems a man who is totally at peace with who he is. I have applied some of his habits to my own life, including his eating hints and his recipe for a morning shake for breakfast.
Great book.
Some authors work hard at telling us how to live a calm, healthy and inspiring life, but are either long-winded or confusing.
But not this book by William Roache.
I found is so easy to read and absorb. His stories were entertaining, and his honesty, calmness and sharing of the way he lived his life, was inspiring. He seems a man who is totally at peace with who he is. I have applied some of his habits to my own life, including his eating hints and his recipe for a morning shake for breakfast.
Great book.
January 31, 2020
Inspirational and life affirming. William gives us an open and honest insight into his beliefs which make a lot of sense and gives lots to think about. If we followed this advice the world would be a better place. I found this book enjoyable and potentially life changing.
May 4, 2020
I am a "Corrie" fan and this book is Williams advice on how to live a healthy life into old age. He gives a lot of useful advice and talks about his own life giving a nod now and again to Coronation Street. A good read .
June 23, 2018
Very enjoyable book. Good easy tips and hints to change your life. Only downfall is it I wish it was longer
July 30, 2018
I found this book interesting. The author's beliefs are not something I would ever subscribe to but I they work for him so I have to respect that.
December 11, 2019
Inspiring and makes sense . I can identify with Williams views and beliefs .Will certainly be reading again !
January 5, 2020
A great book - life and Soul
Very thought provoking - some useful life long lessons. A good real for any age group. Highly recommended and enjoyable.
Very thought provoking - some useful life long lessons. A good real for any age group. Highly recommended and enjoyable.
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May 19, 2020Great book about his personal life and life on Coronation Street.
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