Bibliotherapy

The Healing Power of Reading

Bijal Shah

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Piatkus
21 May 2024

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Self-help & personal development

'Utterly fascinating. I have long felt that books can be medicine. Now I understand why. Read this book. Feel better.'

Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life

'One of the most fascinating books that I have read in years! Beautifully written and full of insights, this book demonstrates the healing power of stories and how you can transform your life through bibliotherapy.'

Simon Alexander Ong, bestselling author of Energize, international keynote speaker and award-winning coach.

In this unique and transformational guide to healing, bibliotherapist and counsellor Bijal Shah explores the restorative power of reading.

Bibliotherapy traces the history of how therapeutic reading evolved - including the important role played by the best writers such as the Stoics, Montaigne, Eliot and Wordsworth. In doing so, Bijal offers first-hand stories from clients who have found solace in great works of literature when struggling with grief, relationships or illness. Full of practical advice and insights into how bibliotherapy really works, Bijal offers an A to Z reading list of books for every mood and need.

A much-needed reminder of how comforting and life-changing reading can be, Bibliotherapy is a sumptuous celebration of books that will invite you to see them as more than just an escape, but a legitimate form of self-care.

By: Bijal Shah
Imprint: Piatkus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9780349436036
ISBN 10: 0349436037
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 21 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bijal Shah is a bibliotherapist, counsellor, author and freelance journalist. She is the founder of Book Therapy, which offers individual, couples and group bibliotherapy, literary curation and personalised reading services as well as bibliotherapy training. Bijal's book recommendations have featured in the Guardian, Marie Claire, NBC News, and various other publications. She's a member of the International Federation of Library Associations and the American Library Association.

Reviews for Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading

Utterly fascinating. I have long felt that books can be medicine. Now I understand why. Read this book. Feel better. -- Beth Kempton, bestselling author of <i>Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life</i> One of the most fascinating books that I have read in years! Beautifully written and full of insights, this book demonstrates the healing power of stories and how you can transform your life through bibliotherapy. -- Simon Alexander Ong, bestselling author of <i>Energize</i>, international keynote speaker and award-winning coach.