OuT MArch 2020
"The problem with Rhidian’s Thoughts is how often I find myself agreeing with him. Most annoying!” - John Humphrys.
“Gems on every page. Witty and entertaining, profound and pithy. I had to ration myself so that I could reflect fully on the beauties contained in the brevity.” - Laurie Mcguire, Professor of English, Magdelane College, Oxford.
“I read the book and thought about giving up doing TftD. Profound, entertaining, wise and funny - this is a masterclass in the genre. I loved this book.” - Nicholas Baines, Bishop of Leeds
“Whatever his subject, Rhidian Brook writes with warmth and humanity. This is a great collection from a wise and reassuring thinker and writer.”- Victoria Hislop, novelist.
‘With gentle humour, this earthy disturber of breakfasts subverts and provokes. Thoughts that will last much longer than a day.’ - Roy Jenkins, broadcaster.
"I hate celebrities, Harry Potter, musicals, tables on pavements outside restaurants, carol singers and Thought for the Day. Unless Rhidian Brook is on. " - Philip Kerr (1956-2018), novelist.
"An absolute treat to find 20 years' worth of Rhidian Brook's 'Thoughts' in one compendium. An oasis of calm reflection in the often bleak landscape of news.” - Christopher Hope, Chief Political Correspondent. The Daily Telegraph
“An alternative history of 21st century Britain. Brook’s still, small, vital voice championing hope, embodied in a Jesus who is ‘way more radical than any politician in history’. - Dylan Moore, author and editor.
“These Thoughts are always compelling and often funny. God is lucky to have Rhidian Brook on His side.”- Miranda France, Author.
“These thoughts are excellent. Rhidian can make the most familiar truths arresting to non-believer and believer alike. They read as well as they sound.” - Richard Harries, Bishop of Oxford (1987-2006)
“I will give this wonderful book to friends to fortify them, to the lazy to challenge them and to the busy to remind them of things more important.”- Rev David Stroud. Senior Minister, Christ Church, London.
“Rhidian writes with style and offers insights that challenge and delight. Most of all he sounds like himself - which is harder to do than you think.” - Christine Morgan, Head of BBC Religion & Ethics
“Rhidian’s thoughts are elegantly crafted with imaginative storytelling and real depth - I always listen and learn - he is one of my favourites.”- Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Inter-religious Studies.
‘Gem-like thoughts that sparkle, honouring the sacred in the seemingly banal, challenging societal ills while remaining jovial. A triumph!’- Omid Djalili, comedian and actor.
‘A startlingly profound miscellany of insights into the magic and messiness of everyday life from one of our wisest spiritual and cultural commentators. God be thanked for Rhidian Brook.’ - Dr James Orr. Lecturer in Philosophy of Religion, University of Cambridge
‘Wise and thoughtful, Rhidian’s insightful collection of short-reads is sure to satisfy those seeking more to life – as well as a few who aren’t.’- Liz Earle, entrepreneur and author.
“Thoughts that made me think. Thoughts that make you think.I asked Rhidian to let me do Thought for the Day but he said no!” - Garry Richardson, Today programme sports presenter.