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My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

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My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

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Book cover of The Joy of Actually Giving a Fuck. Large light blue writing on a bright yellow background.
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About Dr David R Hamilton

I'm a writer, columnist, speaker, and author of 12 books.

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“This book should be the thought for the day every single day.”

Dr. Julie Smith, Sunday Times Best-selling author of 'Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'

Some of my other books

My books cover a range of subjects, from kindness, the mind-body connection, self love / self-esteem, to understanding alternative and spiritual practices.

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28 Apr
It’s not the thing itself, it’s what it’s like
image: iStock “Why does being kind to someone affect my heart, brain, and immune system?” This was a question I was recently asked, with an emphasis on, “But why.” The style...
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15 Apr
Most heroes don’t wear capes
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11 Apr
What if it works? A life lesson from the tennis court
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10 Apr
Open Label Placebos: Why They Work Even When You Know They’re Fake
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25 Mar
The Life-Extending Power of a Sunny Outlook

“David's clear explanation of recent research on kindness shows that far from a weakness, kindness is instead a powerful force from which we all benefit.”

Sharon Salzberg, New York Times Best-selling author of 'Real Happiness' and 'Lovingkindness'

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