Letter to my younger self by The Big Issue reviewed by Natalie Jayne Peeke

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If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say ?

Some years ago, The Big Issue began asking people that and since then, some of the most brilliant and successful people from the worlds of entertainment, politics, food, sport and business have had their letters published in the magazine.

This collection of 100 of the most incredible letters includes Paul McCartney writing on how he found inspiration, Olivia Coleman on overcoming confidence problems, Mo Farrah on the importance of losing, Arianna Huffington on knowing your motivations, Jamie Oliver on trusting your instincts and many, many more, including Rod Stewart, Margaret Atwood, Buzz Aldrin, Tracey Emin, Michael Palin, Melanie C, Dionne Warwick and Ewan McGregor.

Letter to my younger self is a moving, inspiring and powerful insight into the wisdom that age brings and how you can use this knowledge to shape your future.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I have never read anything like this before, it is truly unique. Many of the ‘letters’ are inspirational. I especially enjoyed reading about people that I wouldn’t otherwise have heard of and discovering what they went through, what they were like when they were 16, and how they got to where they are now.

I equally enjoyed reading about the people I have heard about, I learned new things about them. Each story was empowering and encouraging. This book was so easy to read as each letter is relatively short and if you wish you can pick and choose what letters you want to read.

So if you’re in  need of some motivation, empowerment or if you’re just curious to learn more about some truly inspiring people then this is the book for you

Letter to my Younger Self:  Hardback- £16.99