From beloved Instagram phenomenon A View from a Bridge comes a beautifully curated collection of stories celebrating what it means to be human.
What happens when someone truly listens?
A View from a Bridge began with a simple invitation: to pause on a bridge, pick up an old telephone and share whatever was on your mind. In this space between one place and another, thousands of strangers have found the freedom to reflect on life’s biggest questions and smallest moments, discovering that the stories we think are uniquely ours are often the ones that connect us most deeply to others.
This beautifully crafted collection brings together the most moving, surprising and unforgettable voices from the project, creating a picture of what it means to be human. Alongside reflections from Cynthia Erivo, David Byrne, Riz Ahmed, Marcus Mumford and Self Esteem are remarkable stories from members of the public, each offering a deeply personal perspective on the experiences that shape us all.
Together, they explore themes of grief, guilt, shame, love, loss, parenting, sexuality, disability, acceptance, and belonging - the moments that shape us and connect us all in our extraordinarily ordinary lives, that reveal we often have more in common than we think.
Beautifully illustrated with delicate line drawings, this is a book to return to again and again. Dip into it for comfort and inspiration, or give it as a meaningful gift to someone you love.
Tender, uplifting and profoundly moving, A View from a Bridge is a celebration of listening, a testament to the power of human connection, and a reminder that none of us crosses life alone.
