Life and Soul (New Edition): Secrets for Living a Long and Happy Life

A special edition of William Roache’s inspiring guide, sharing his philosophy, practical tips, and life lessons for leading a happy, healthy life. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER—NOW WITH BRAND-NEW CONTENT. Discover the secret to a balanced, happy life as William Roache shares the lessons, wisdom, and practices that have helped him overcome difficult times. “I have nothing but respect for this man of peace and integrity.”—Sir Cliff Richard “An amazing man.”—Lorraine Kelly “A thoroughly good soul.”—Gloria Hunniford William Roache is known worldwide for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street. Now aged 90, he still appears regularly in the show and rebuffs any notion that age brings decline. In this special edition of Life and Soul, William reveals his wisdom on achieving a healthy, happy mindset and looks back over his 90 years, sharing his philosophy for living a full, enriching life. In a brand-new chapter, he talks about his experience during the pandemic and how he maintained his positivity and resilience throughout. William speaks openly and honestly about how his lifestyle gave him the strength to live through the sudden deaths of his wife Sara, his oldest daughter, and his close friend Anne Kirkbride. He reveals the life choices that form the basis for his wellbeing: from the meditation techniques that have kept him going through the darkest days, to lessons he has learned about the power of love, kindness, and positive thinking. William's personal philosophy will inspire you to live a rich and rewarding life, and the lessons he has learned along the way will help you achieve happiness, health, and longevity. A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gives tips on staying calm and youthful, being happy ... and pure love.' - Daily Mail 'An amazing man.' - Lorraine Kelly 'William Roache has always had my admiration for his deep beliefs in his faith, and his own strength in facing with tenacity his life challenges. A thoroughly good soul.' - Gloria Hunniford 'William has searched for the 'truth', which has involved meditation and an affirmation of love being the key to a happy life.' - OK! Magazine 'The veteran actor claims that through his own belief system, meditation and exercise, he is combing the ageing process ... working into his eighties has kept his body healthy and his mind sharp.' - Daily Express William Roache is known worldwide for his portrayal of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street. Now aged 86, he still appears regularly in the show and rebuffs any notion that age brings decline. In Life and Soul, William shares his strategy for keeping fit and healthy, for maintaining his youthful looks and for coping with life's most challenging times. He talks openly about the life choices that form the basis for his well-being: from the meditation techniques that have kept him going through the darkest days, to lessons he has learned about the power of love, kindness and positive thinking. William speaks openly and honestly about how his lifestyle gave him the strength to live through recent events, including the deaths of his wife Sara, and close friend Anne Kirkbride, as well as a harrowing court case. William reveals his common-sense approach to diet and exercise that keeps him fit, healthy and looking 10 years younger than his age. He talks about the support of his family and friends and explains why he believes that we must accept and embrace hard times - and how we can become stronger as a result. He now shares his personal philosophy for living a rich and rewarding life, and the lessons he has learned along the way - lessons he hopes will help others to achieve a long, happy and healthy life too A special edition of William Roaches inspiring guide, sharing his philosophy, practical tips, and life lessons for leading a happy, healthy life. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOW WITH BRAND-NEW CONTENT. Discover the secret to a balanced, happy life as William Roache shares the lessons, wisdom and practices that have helped him overcome difficult times. William Roache is best known for his long-running portrayal of Ken Barlow in the popular drama serial Coronation Street . Bill recently celebrated a major milestone his 90th birthday and this book is a unique insight into how his positive approach has helped him to live a long and happy life. Bill refuses to accept that ageing comes with decline, and instead prefers to think of himself as youthing, bringing energy and passion to everything he does. With his trademark optimism, Bill teaches us about gratitude, forgiveness and positive thinking, and he shares the lifestyle habits that continue to keep him healthy, happy and enjoying life to the full in his ninth decade. "In his first memoir, Soul on the Street, Britain's most beloved actor William Roache shared his spiritual beliefs and experiences with the public for the first time. Now, in Life and Soul, William shares his most recent life experiences and the wisdom gained through these. Recent years have seen William live through extremely challenging events, such as the death of his wife and of a close friend, and a harrowing court case for alleged abuse. This book is an honest account of these events, but most importantly, it is a unique insight into how William was able to live through these challenges with strength, hope and dignity. William will teach readers about the power of gratitude, forgiveness, kindness and positive thinking. He shares the lifestyle habits that keep him healthy at the age of 85, and about the importance of taking responsibility for your health, your wealth and your happiness. William hopes that the lessons he has learned will help many others on their journey."--Publisher's description Preface to the New Edition Preface by Verity and Will Roache Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Living from the Heart Chapter 2: Annie, Sara and Vanya: Grief and Truth Chapter 3: Love, Forgiveness and Wellbeing Chapter 4: In Court Chapter 5: Lifelong Wellbeing Chapter 6: Inspirational People Chapter 7: Living in the Present Afterword: Moving into a Better Future Photographs About the Author Hay House Unlimited Audio Continue Your Journey with Hay House