You Don't Have to Have a Dream (And Other Life Lessons)

A whimsically illustrated celebration of life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe, drawn from three iconic graduation speeches from beloved comedian Tim Minchin in a unique blend of Charlie Mackesy meets Kurt Vonnegut.

Journey into life’s quirky truths with comedian Tim Minchin in this illustrated nonfiction book, that infuses his renowned comic flare with heartfelt wisdom. Minchin transforms three of his most adored speeches—including his viral “9 Life Lessons” speech—into a captivating book designed to inspire, amuse, and create a sense of wonder.

In the same vein as The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and The Tao of Pooh, this book is a delightful, delicately woven tapestry of life’s simplicities and complexities, all captured through Minchin’s unique humor and tenderness. He shares his guiding life principles such as:
-Be hard on your opinions
-Define yourself by what you love
-Be a teacher
-Exercise!
-And so much more

With stark honesty, Minchin reminds us that our existence on this earth is fleeting and all that matters is that you fill it with passion, creativity, and laughter. You Don’t Have to Have a Dream is your invitation to embrace the full spectrum of the human experience—from the mundane to the profound, the joyful to the sorrowful, and from the first breath to the last. Accompanied by Andrew Rae’s charming illustrations, this book is sure to be a celebration of life in all of its absurdity and is a testament to the beauty that arises when we dare to live authentically, love deeply, and chuckle at the chaos.

This book title, You Don't Have to Have a Dream (And Other Life Lessons), ISBN: 9781668080351, by Tim Minchin, Andrew Rae, published by S&S/Simon Element (April 1, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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