Ordinary Joy

A non-judgemental guide to finding your own kind of joy Kim-Joy rose to fame in 2018 following her appearance on The Great British Baking Show, where she was best-known for her cute, quirky bakes and radiant positivity. Yet, before her appearance on the show, Kim-Joy was facing mental health difficulties and struggled to fit in with her peers. At the same time, she worked in the NHS as a qualified Wellbeing Practitioner, supporting and treating patients with anxiety and depression. Since learning to extend the same compassion she had for patients with herself, Kim-Joy has learned to celebrate her differences and has found her voice.

Filled with funny, relatable moments from Kim-Joy's life, along with a practical toolkit to navigate being 'different', Ordinary Joy is a moving and inclusive guide to finding joy, sometimes in the unlikeliest of places. Reflective, real and grounded in both her personal and professional experience, Ordinary Joy reminds you that you belong, and helps you to live more authentically.