Dearbhla Mescal Finding Joy

€15.20

Bestseller

Code 9781804442876

Description

Binding: Hardback

Date Published: 19 Feb 2026

Illustrated by Steve Doogan.

A poetry lover, a curator of joy and a wise woman with a deep sense of compassion, Dearbhla Mescal has inspired thousands online to slow down, savour the small moments and rediscover the beauty in everyday life.
Now, in her first book, she invites you to join her on a journey of reflection and renewal through a tender and uplifting collection of poems and heartfelt musings.

'Sincere and full of light - these poems will offer comfort and calm' - Sarah Crossan

'A beautiful and uplifting book to shift the focus onto the simple yet profound things that really matter - and which bring a deep and timeless joy' - Santa Montefiore

'A celebration of the quiet, tender moments that make up our lives ... where the practice of being present becomes a revolutionary act of self-love' - Lang Leav

This little book is a culmination of my curated joys throughout the past few years. It contains my rambling thoughts on life's issues that have popped up along the way. I truly hope it gives you a pathway to beginning your own 28 days of finding joy.

Whether you're seeking comfort in difficult times, a spark of inspiration or simply a gentle pause in the rush of modern living, this book offers a literary hug for the soul. With words that soothe and encourage, Dearbhla reminds us that joy isn't found in grand gestures, it's woven into the quiet, ordinary moments we often overlook.

About the Author

Dearbhla Mescal (Author)
Having retired as a member of An Garda Siochana, reared her three children, and experienced cancer, Dearbhla Mescal is now finding the time to follow her own dreams and enjoy her second act of life.

Steve Doogan (Illustrator)
Steve Doogan is a Scottish illustrator and printmaker based in Dublin. He's known for using traditional techniques like linocut and etching. His works include Thirty-Two Words for Field, Listen to the Land Speak, Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words For Nature and Wolf-Men and Water Hounds with Manchan Magan, and commissions for Guinness, the Abbey Theatre and Bru na Boinne.

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