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The Poetry Pharmacy
128 pages, 2018
arts & entertainment
401 booksWilliam Sieghart has taken his Poetry Pharmacy across the length and breadth of Britain, into the pages of the Guardian, onto BBC Radio 4, and onto television over the years since he first had the idea of prescribing short, powerful poems for all manner of spiritual ailments—heaping them up like medicines in a pharmacy—has carefully chosen these poems for their healing power.
It's an antidote to loneliness and heartache, an antidote for a lack of bravery or hopelessness; there's even a dose for those with a weakness for self-importance.
In The Poetry Pharmacy, William Sieghart presents the idea that poetry can be used as a form of therapy. He believes that the right poem can provide comfort, heal emotional wounds, and even change your life. So, if you're feeling down or just need a pick-me-up, take a look at this book.
The book is a collection of poems carefully selected by Sieghart to address different emotional states. Whether you're feeling lonely, heartbroken, or joyful, you'll find a poem that resonates with your feelings. It's like having a personal poetry prescription for every mood.
The Poetry Pharmacy showcases the power of words. Sieghart has a knack for choosing poems that touch the heart and stir the soul. He shows us that words can be a powerful tool for expressing our deepest emotions and experiences.
If you've ever found poetry intimidating or hard to understand, this book might change your mind. Sieghart has made poetry accessible to everyone. He explains each poem in a simple, easy-to-understand way, making it a great starting point for those new to poetry.
One of the best things about The Poetry Pharmacy is that it's a book you can return to again and again. As you go through different stages in life, you'll find new meanings in the poems. It's a book that grows with you, making it a lifelong companion.
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The Poetry Pharmacy is a powerful tool for healing; it's a prescription of the world's most needed poems, ready to lift your spirits and offer comfort.
Stephen Fry - Actor, Comedian, WriterThe Poetry Pharmacy is a treasure. It's a collection of tried-and-true prescriptions for the heart, mind and soul.
Jeanette Winterson - Novelist, BroadcasterThe Poetry Pharmacy is a brilliant concept. It's a book that delivers poetic remedies for a wide range of human experiences.
Helena Bonham Carter - Actress, Voice Artist