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Have A Little Faith

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A magnificent read, full of wisdom love and magic

One of life's great books. It's honest, real, funny, humane, powerful and profound

Kate's natural warmth, wit and wisdom shines through every page

Warm and comforting, like a cup of hot chocolate

You can always rely on Kate to bring humour, warmth and cracking anecdotes. This book, unsurprisingly, has shed loads

I loved this enormous warming hug of a book. Kate writes beautifully and humanely about the ups and downs of life and the role of faith (and lasagne!). A must read for people of all faiths and none.

Fergus Butler-Gallie (author of Touching Cloth)

Written not just for those who actively practise a religion, this book of life lessons speaks on faith in all its guises, and how everyone can benefit from a little belief

‘The wisdom that shines through this unshowy and compassionate book suggests our public life is much enriched by her presence’

[Kate's] wisdom is delivered with humour and compassion...and [makes] you feel that life is always worth living

Life Lessons on Love, Death and How Lasagne Always Helps

In her first book, the nation's favourite vicar Kate Bottley reveals the surprising truth about what faith means to her and how, ultimately, it is the key to happiness. As a vicar she is often greeted with the phrase 'I'm not religious, but... I love that hymn', or '... I want a church wedding', but the truth is having faith isn't an all-or-nothing situation and we all deserve to enjoy the parts that bring us comfort. 
 
Kate is not your average vicar, in fact, she says herself that believing in the resurrection is 'a bit bonkers' so, whether you believe in God, the universe's plan or simply the goodness of humanity, Kate argues that having belief equals having hope, and we all deserve to feel hopeful.

Find comfort and joy this festive season with life lessons from the UK’s favourite vicar. The perfect gift for fans of Kate Bottley and her charm, wit and wisdom. 
Hello there, come on in. 
I know what you’re thinking: ‘I’m not religious, so I’m not sure if this is for me’. But the truth is, this book is simply about being human. Believing in something, no matter what it is, gives us hope, and that’s what helps us get through this messy, joyful, unexpected ride we call life. 
Over the years I’ve sat on plenty of sofas, drunk plenty of (questionable) cups of tea and learned endless lessons from the wonderful people I’ve met. Above all, they have taught me that there is no right way to do things – and that’s OK. In these pages I have shared everything I have learned about how to deal with life’s biggies – like love and death, as well as confidence, conflict and loneliness – in the hope that I can make you feel less alone and arm you with the tools to face the tougher times. 
Hopefully this book will remind you to pause, appreciate how far you’ve come, savour the precious moments, and enjoy a giggle or two along the way. 
Love,Kate x 
'A gorgeous read, it made me cry in a joyous way' Zoe Ball 
 
'Kate's natural warmth, wit and wisdom shines through every page' - Sara Cox 
'Thank God for Kate and this book' - Dawn French

The Reverend Kate Bottley is a vicar, journalist, radio presenter and TV personality who is passionate about sharing stories of her faith to the widest possible audience. Since rising to fame on Channel 4's award-winning show Gogglebox, Kate now hosts Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2 alongside Jason Mohammed and is a regular presenter on TV shows such as Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch and BBC's Songs of Praise.

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Life Lessons on Love, Death and How Lasagne Always Helps

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