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Peanuts for the Soul

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Peanuts for the Soul captures the timeless struggles and subtle wisdom of the Peanuts gang. From unrequited crushes to sibling squabbles, Charles M. Schulz brilliantly explores life's challenges with humour and heart. The beloved characters offer small comforts and profound reflections, making the ordinary trials of growing up both relatable and uplifting.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate humour with depth, fans of classic comic strips, and those seeking thoughtful reflections on life’s ups and downs. Suitable for both young readers and adults who grew up with or admire the enduring charm of the Peanuts characters.

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Self-help with a difference: a delightful collection of wit and wisdom on life's little comforts, from the cast of Charles Schulz's classic comic strips.

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The kids (and canines) of Peanuts know a thing or two about how tough life can be. But with a philosophical approach to the trials and tribulations of growing up — from not being able to talk to the girl you like, to having an idiot brother who won't take your flawless advice — they're never short of the small comforts, and the great wisdom, that can help us get by.

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Celebrated as one of the greatest cartoonists ever, Charles M. Schulz brings a philosophical depth to his work that resonates across generations. Praised by Guardian and Time, and cherished by figures including President Barack Obama and Whoopi Goldberg, Peanuts is regarded as a masterpiece blending joy, humour, and heartbreak. Reviewers highlight Schulz's unique ability to speak to readers personally, teaching resilience through laughter amidst pain.

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ISBN: 9781786890696

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: black and white, illustrated throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Charles M. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1922 and grew up in Saint Paul. He gained a reputation worldwide as a cartoonist for his work on Peanuts. He died in 2000.

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