Find out what Mumsnetters thought of Happy by Fearne Cotton

Beautiful cover and pictures made be smile to receive this fab easy readable book. Nice to remind yourself of the small things mindfulness that can change your day or the moment for the better.

Good tips and advice. I think I can try some myself. I enjoyed reading it.

This really is a beautiful book- lovely illustrations and easy to read. I feel lucky to not suffer from depression nor did I do any of the exercises but I think they were simple, probably effective and plausible. I do plan on making the courgette and carrot fritters though!
I like Fearne and was surprised to learn that she had suffered from depression and anxiety. So I thought she was very brave and honest in her writing. I particularly liked the bit about the double edged sword that is social media- my sentiments exactly! All in all I recommend this book. Even if you don't suffer from depression, it's good to take stock and remember the important things in life- family, friends and good physical and mental health.

I am really enjoying Happy.

Having a young baby, it was nice to be able to dip into a book and not feel lost as such.

The book itself is gorgeous, so bright and you can tell alot of thought went into it. I really enjoyed doing some of the exercises and found that I am able to calm myself faster too.

Fern bravely writes openly about her own depression and in doing so has and will help many who may be floating on the edge themselves. Lots of helpful exercises and references for all in one handy book.

A good positive read and my dd is also loving it and is eager to try out the recipes.

Yes very exiciting in the depth of the book

First of all, I'd like to say that I like the front cover of this book. These pastel colours invoke a feeling of happiness and light-filled days. A positive start! The design, illustrations, use of colour and layout within the book are very appealing. The font is especially easy on the eye.
I love Fearne's earnest views on mental health and mindfulness - how to live here and now, and not dwell on the past or worry about things which are yet to happen.
I have never suffered from depression, but there have been low points in my life, particularly the deaths of my parents. This book would have offered me great comfort at those times.
There are many useful tips and exercises to try out. There's something in here for everyone and I feel that most people will be able to relate to Fearne's book.
It's a book to come back to time and time again.
I loved it and will recommend it to my friends.

A very accessible book, written from a non-clinical point of view, obviously. Fearne has her own experience of depression and is sensible enough to know others' experience will differ. I found it made me think more about my own tendency to worry about what is ahead and it has inspired me to try to engage in mindfulness. Personally I wasn't a fan of the exercises in the book as I hate the idea of defacing books or of others reading my thoughts - which shows how brave Fearne has been actually! In all, an enjoyable and useful read.

Thank you.

Haven't got very far yet, only just the introduction, but am really looking forward to reading more.
Prior to getting pregnant I was already on antidepressants, and had been very low during the first few months of my sons life, so can really relate.
Looking forward to getting through the book and hopefully getting something out of it

Following my initial feedback I have now had a chance to read in more detail. I really enjoyed it. It is exactly what it says on the cover. A happy, bright and enticing read. It is a mix of personal stories, useful tips, sources of information and exercises to work through which you can dip in and out of. The only reservations I had when I received it first was that is was overpriced but having read through it and compared similar texts I would say the price is pitched about right. An enjoyable read and thank you so much for sending it to me Mumsnet!

I loved the feel of this book, it felt like a journal, or diary to hold, and the quality of the pages made it feel special. A book to keep and treasure. Very open and honest insight into depression. Great tools for keeping a positive outlook when all feels bleak and the black dog is at your door. I did pass my copy onto someone else who was in more need of this helpful book and she also found it very useful.

Not very far into the book yet but I definitely like it so far, some good advice.

Thanks for my copy!

Firstly the book looks lovely, it has some lovely illustrations and the text is set out in a way that makes it easy to read. I've dipped in and out of it so far and I've quite enjoyed it. I like that Fearne is honest about her experiences and the little exercises encourage you to think about yourself and ways you can help yourself.

This book is definately different, to find my inner happy self, a real good read, food for thought definately would recommend it.

I was very happy when this book came through my letter box. This is not the type of book I usually read but wanted to give it ago especially as its written by Fearne. When she describes her depression and other anxieties it was exactly how I felt/feel but couldn't put into words I found this very relatable. I feel it has already started to help me with the tips and positive thinking and i haven't finished the book yet. The exercises about writing things down are not really my thing but i will definitely be dipping in out of this book when Im feeling a bit off track or low and help me to focus again on being happy. I would recommend this book to a friend.

An interesting book with loads of easy tips to follow & incorporate into your life. I would have liked some more challenging recipes though, chopped salad over two pages haha!

A good move by Fearne. It's good to get mental issues in the spotlight to reduce stigmas.

Sometimes when a person is depressed they need "simplistic".

I like it and I'd like to see more books with included exercises.

good advice but a bit simplistic in its approach :)

I loved it! very inspiring and uplifting.

Not my sort of book - I'm put off by the exercises.

I though the idea of this book was very good. However when I picked it up I the book shop and had a quick read through it I thought that it came of being patronising. I thought that a lot of the tips were just common sense. I'll admit I was a bit naughty and stood and read it for 10 minutes to see if I was being judgemental but just thought that it would be a waste of money to buy it. Thumbs down for this one xx

I'm certainly open to new ideas to boost my day and my time.

What a lovely book