Roots of Happiness, Susie Dent
Roots of Happiness, Susie Dent
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Roots of Happiness
100 Words for Joy and Hope from Britain’s Most-Loved Word Expert

Author: Susie Dent

Narrator: Susie Dent

Unabridged: 1 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 10/05/2023


Synopsis

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Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language.

It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, have been long-forgotten and, in other cases, have only just been discovered.

Paired with beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you chortling (laughing) away in no time.

This joyous collection of 100 positive words will show readers young and old just how wonderful language can be - and how you can use your words to make the world a happier place.

©2023 Susie Dent (P)2023 Penguin Audio

About Susie Dent

Susie Dent is the resident word expert in Dictionary Corner on C4's Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and has been on every programme about words: 15 x 15, Word of Mouth, and More or Less. Susie also writes regularly for the Radio Times, The Week Junior and The I, and her Word of the Day has attracted over 1,000,000 followers on Twitter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Margaret on January 17, 2024

A book to keep close by so that you can browse whilst having a cup of tea/coffee. It should bring a smile into your life.......more

Goodreads review by Erika on February 11, 2025

An absolute gem of a book, a treasure trove of words of old and more recent, all which are beautifully illustrated by Harriet Hobday, while Susie explains their meaning. One to have on the coffee table, ready to hand at any time.......more

Goodreads review by jazz milsom on December 25, 2023

Here I am sobbing on christmas because I have never wanted to climb into a book more. The passion in the words and illustration make me want to hug everyone I see. This book has my heart. Susie dent and Harriet hobday you are Queens and geniuses......more

Goodreads review by Emma-Lee on December 30, 2023

A beautiful book......more

Goodreads review by Ruby on December 09, 2023

Such a nice book and genuinely interesting......more


Awards

  • The Week Junior Book Awards