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20 October 2026
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
All ages welcome
£10
luma.com/DonnaA
Poetry
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Wellbeing
Simply Books
She’ll be in conversation with a leading host, discussing her career and prior works, alongside the development of this highly anticipated release. Afterwards, Donna will be taking questions from the audience.
Every ticket comes with a copy of The Art of Being Easily Pleased, that Donna will sign and dedicate on the day.
About The Art of Being Easily Pleased
‘Donna Ashworth’s words are sunshine for the soul. And this new collection is full of her best work.’ – Matt Haig
‘This book will crack open your heart to let in more love.’ – Davina McCall
‘Donna is a human disco ball and this book will radiate shards of illuminating light onto our most troublesome shadows.’ – Dawn French
The trick, I think, is to become easily pleased.
To be astounded, every day, by the things that so beautifully surround us. To really see this miracle of life we are living. To find magic in the minutiae. Knowing that we will never cease to be wowed by this universe and its miraculous glimmers of hope, love and connection.
The Art of Being Easily Pleased is my most exciting project to date because it contains all of the whys and the hows.
I created this book for all the ‘overs’ out there and for anyone who never felt enough and yet somehow too much…
If you are an over-thinker, an over-feeler, an over-lover, an over-healer – you will know that this way of being does not flow. It takes work.
This is me showing my work.
Starting today, we find beauty in the ordinary. We remember who we are and we connect to one another and the energy that surrounds us all.
‘Be pleased, my friends, be pleased. There is much to be pleased about.’
Donna x
Sunday Times bestselling poet Donna Ashworth opens up as never before, blending poetry and prose with affirmations, visualisations and her own beautiful illustrations.
About Donna Ashworth
Donna Ashworth is a Sunday Times bestselling poet, speaker, and creative force whose words have brought comfort and courage to millions. Known for her viral poems on womanhood, resilience and joy, Donna is the author of To the Women, Wild Hope, and Joy Chose You, among others.
With over 2 million followers on social media, Donna’s work has been shared widely by celebrities and thought leaders and featured in leading media sources.
She also hosts an online journaling community and live events that focus on helping women reconnect to themselves and each other through honest words and gentle encouragement.
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