The Thank You Book was published by the Irish Hospice Foundation in October 2010. The book is in journal format and was aimed to act as a place to practice the act of gratitude. It also features messages of gratitude from Irish and international personalities.
Proceeds from the sale of The Thank You Book were used to fund the work of the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Celebrity contributers include: Martin Sheen, Gabriel Byrne, Seamus Heaney, Brian Friel, Maeve Binchy, Edna O’Brien, Cecilia Ahern, Colum McCann, Sebastian Barry and Brendan Gleeson.
Edited by: Roisin Ingle.
Designed by: Designed by by U2 designer Stephen Averill. Remainder of journal designed in two colours, with two full-colour, 16-page sections.
Content: Introduction by Roisin Ingle, foreword by Dr. Marie Murray on the science of gratitude.
“‘The Thank You Book’ is a place for all that is precious and meaningful and funny and uplifting and lovely in your life. I have science on my side when I tell you that this is not just another notebook. We should have put a warning sticker on the cover – 'This notebook is good for your health’." -- Roisin Ingle]]>