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  • Published: 2 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9781785045189
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $45.00

How to Face Big Change

and Come Back Stronger




From much-loved comedian with a loyal fanbase and impressive network, this inspiring book will appeal to anyone facing big life changes

'This brilliant book is like chatting to a good, wise friend' – Philippa Perry

How do you rebuild your life when suddenly everything changes?

How do you make sense of this new world, this path you didn’t know you had to walk down?

When you are sideswiped by a catastrophic sh*t show, the prospect of putting the pieces back together can feel utterly impossible. In these difficult times, we seek comfort and guidance – a way through the pain – and this book will do just that.

Led by the author’s own journey from a chain-smoking mess to a marathon-running nerd, as well as other women who have faced life’s biggest challenges and grown stronger through them, you’ll discover ways to find joy and laughter once again.

With heart-warming stories and hilarious confessions, as well as practical wisdom and advice, How to Face Big Change is full of courage, hugs and hope. See this book as a glorious group of friends cheering you on to get back up and come back stronger.

  • Published: 2 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9781785045189
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $45.00

About the author

Helen Thorn

Helen Thorn is an award-winning comedian, podcaster and Sunday Times-bestselling author. She is one half of the successful comedy duo Scummy Mummies and travels around the UK performing in a gold catsuit. She is widely known for her honest and hilarious takes on parenthood, fitness and being a single mum. After her divorce, she went from being a broken mess to becoming a marathon-running enthusiast, and has recently completed all the World Majors. She lives in London in a wonky wooden house with two teens and two fat cats. She is five (ten) minutes late to everything, and never has a clean kitchen table.

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Praise for How to Face Big Change

I would trust Helen to hold my hand and make me laugh whilst the world fell to pieces.

Jenny Eclair

Gritty, wise and inspiring

Bryony Gordon

A beacon of hope and comfort

Anna Williamson

This brilliant book is like chatting to a good, wise friend

Philippa Perry
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