Matt Haig | Autism, Shoplifting & The Midnight Library

Content Warning: This episode contains frank discussion of mental health, including depression and suicidal ideation. Matt Haig, the international best-selling author of books such as The Midnight Library, Reasons to Stay Alive, and his new release The Midnight Train, is our guest today. And this is one of our most in-depth and fascinating ever discussions of mental health and the true nature of depression. Matt's observations are genuinely illuminating, and full of hope and advice for anyone who has experienced despair. Matt also talks about shoplifting as a teenager, being ADHD and autistic, and the first book he fell in love with. He talks about meeting his wife, going to Ibiza, and getting drunk in his French oral. He talks about why he writes. This is a refreshing and open conversation, full of wisdom and perception. Our thanks to Matt for this brilliant conversation. Matt's new book The Midnight Train is out now, published by Canongate. Enjoy this. LINKS: Rosebud Archive - https://www.rosebudpodcast.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therosebudp... Rosebud Reflections -   / 782397874458836   PATREON - JOIN THE ROSEBUD FAMILY!   / rosebud   #gylesbrandreth #rosebudpodcast #rosebud #matthaig #themidnighttrain #mentalhealth

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