The Meaning of Life with James Bailey

Monday 16 November, 4.00 – 5.00pm, Dulverton Town Hall

James Bailey with Gail Muller

If you could ask one question of the world’s wisest and most inspiring people, what would it be? When journalist James Bailey found himself unemployed, heartbroken and questioning his own purpose, he decided to ask a single, extraordinary question: What is the meaning of life?

More than one hundred distinguished voices replied, including Dame Jane Goodall, Dame Hilary Mantel, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Julian Fellowes, Sir John Major, Jodi Picoult and Gyles Brandreth. Together, their letters form far more than a fascinating collection, they offer comfort, wisdom and a gentle invitation for readers to reflect on their own lives. Their remarkable responses became his uplifting book, The Meaning of Life.

James is joined by Cornish adventurer, bestselling author and speaker Gail Muller, whose own letter appears in The Meaning of Life. After being told she might never walk again beyond the age of forty, Gail went on to hike the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, inspiring countless readers through her bestselling memoir Unlost and Do/Hope: Why You Should Never Give Up.

Join James and Gail for an inspiring conversation about resilience, hope and what gives life meaning.

Tickets £12 adults £6 children (under 17)