The Doorman of the Mind

By Ninka Reittu Petri Tamminen

An important book for all ages: an inspirational story about how you can become the doorkeeper of your own thoughts, and keep your mind at ease and thoughts at bay.

Have you ever felt worried, anxious or ashamed, all the while knowing that you are overthinking? Author Petri Tamminen has confessed to feeling a lot of shame and anxiety himself and has now written a book for everyone who wants to gain control of their own negative thoughts.
With this inspiring book, everyone can learn to examine what kind of gang is intruding their thoughts today, and to ponder if all of them really have the right to demand so much time and energy. And you will maybe even learn to turn away unwanted guests and say: No, you can’t come in here today, not in that state!

An encouraging, supportive book full of mindful gems. The adorable illustrations are made by the talented Ninka Reittu.

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About the author

Ninka Reittu (b. 1982) is an award-winning author and illustrator as well as an art teacher and artisan. She is based in Liperi, Eastern Finland, where she lives in an old vicarage in the beautiful Finnish countryside together with her family. Reittu’s images and texts are both imbued with an uniquely heart-warming air. Her heartfelt Super series about a father and son relationship has been nominated for various awards. Her book You Are Super Loved (Sinä olet superrakas) was also nominated for Finland’s most significant book award, the Finlandia Junior in 2017.The author’s books have been published in several languages around the world, including the successful picture book series Messi and Mystery Cat which has been sold in five languages. Ninka Reittu is also the illustrator of the popular series Princess Pintsize.

Petri Tamminen (b. 1966) is the Finnish master of laconic humour. According to the author himself, “Finnish humour is like a truffle: it takes a pig to find it.”Tamminen’s works are concise, and the secret of his accurate expression is simple: “I trust in the readers’ understanding, but not their patience.” The key themes in his writing include existential issues of the male and the never-ending feeling of inadequacy when fulfilling the role of a modern man. The author’s other favourite topics are shyness and shame, which he describes with wry humour through his personal experiences without ever sparing himself.Tamminen’s debut was published in 1994. His works include novels, short stories, short prose and radio plays and have been translated into around 10 languages. He has been awarded a number of literary prizes and nominated for the Finlandia Prize.