Ella Berthoud

Susan Elderkin

Organized by ailment, this guide to the transformative and healing power of a good read includes curative book recommendations for those suffering from a range of ills including agoraphobia, boredom, cowardice, or just being nervous about planning a dinner party.

From Abandoment to Zestlessness : 751 Books to Cure what Ails You

The Novel Cure

"The beautiful new book from Salon bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud ... explores how reading mindfully enhances our lives and asks, if reading is our daily nourishment, how best should it be consumed?" - Damian Barr's Literary Salon The healing power of reading has been renowned since Aristotle; focus, flow and enlightenment can all be discovered through this universal act. The Art of Mindful Reading embraces the joy of absorbing words on a page, encouraging a state of mind as deeply therapeutic and vital to our wellbeing as breathing. Bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud asks if reading is our daily nourishment how best should it be consumed? How should you read mindfully? And why will reading mindfully help you to read better? She explores how reading mindfully can shape the person you are, give you your moral backbone, and teaches empathy with others. Through meditative exercises, engaging anecdote, and expert insight, she reveals the enriching potential of reading for mindfulness.

Embracing the Wisdom of Words

The Art of Mindful Reading

Are you weary in Brain and Body? Do you desire a Positive Cure for your Pessimism? Do you require Brontë to re-boot your Broken Heart? Do you despair of your Nose? Can Fielding open your Flood Gates? Or Pynchon purge your Paranoia? May we administer Austen to curb your Arrogance? Hemingway for your Headache? An injection of du Maurier for your low Self-Esteem? Are you Shy, Single, Stressed or Sixty? Are your Vital Statistics in need of some Spark? May we massage you with Murakami? Ease your pain with Wolf or Wodehouse? Do you require the Very Book to lessen your Loneliness? May we revive your Spirit with a Literary Tonic?This is a medical handbook, with a difference. Whether you have a stubbed toe or a severe case of the blues, within these pages you'll find a cure in the form of a novel - or a combination of novels - to help ease your pain. You'll also find advice on how to tackle common reading ailments - such as what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the number of books in the world, or you have a tendency to give up halfway through. When read at the right moment in your life, a novel can - quite literally - change it, and The Novel Cure is a reminder of that power. Written with authority, passion and wit, here is a fresh approach to finding new books to read, and an enchanting way to revisit the books on your shelves.

An A to Z of Literary Remedies

Curarsi con i libri. Rimedi letterari per ogni malanno

Vous souffrez d'agoraphobie, de la crise de la quarantaine, d'une jambe cassée ou d'un chagrin d'amour ? Sachez qu'un livre peut avoir l'effet d'un prodigieux médicament, voire vous sauver ! Vous en doutez ? Essayez plutôt... Vous trouverez ici les meilleurs romans adaptés à votre cas. Garantis sans effets secondaires, ils vous permettront de traiter les pathologies telles que : abandon, alcoolisme, calvitie, rage de dents, mal de dos, harcèlement, hémorroïdes, insomnie, jalousie, ménopause, obésité, rhume des foins, solitude, et bien d'autres ! Adaptés à la sensibilité française par le journaliste littéraire Alexandre Fillon et enrichis par les conseils de vrais libraires, ces Remèdes littéraires proposent un parcours vivifiant et tonifiant dans l'histoire de la littérature mondiale.

Se soigner par les livres

Remèdes littéraires

Un original y divertido tratado de biblioterapia que condensa todo el poder curativo de la palabra escrita. ¿Qué tal una dosis de las Brontë para sanar el corazón roto? ¿Y una inyección de Hemingway para sobrellevar los días de resaca? El libro adecuado en el momento preciso puede cambiarnos la vida y los amantes de la literatura llevamos siglos utilizándola como tónico contra cualquier enfermedad, pero nunca antes habíamos tenido a nuestro alcance un manual como este. Tanto si sufrimos jaquecas como si es el alma lo que tenemos maltrecho, en sus páginas encontraremos un ingenioso remedio en forma de novela que nos ayudará a curar nuestro mal. Un compendio que es además una buena manera de descubrir nuevas lecturas, de recuperar algunas ya olvidadas o de resolver los problemas más habituales entre los lectores: qué hacer si tenemos demasiados títulos pendientes, si solemos dejarlos siempre a medias... Nuestros males y cómo sanarlos con libros de la A a la Z.

Cómo curarnos con libros

Manual de remedios literarios

Remédios Literários - Livros para salvar a sua vida - de A a Z

Whether you're looking for a new author or genre to explore, 30-Second Literature provides you with summaries of the major literary genres, styles and histories. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to literature is split into 7 chapters that cover: The History of Literature – from Sanskrit to Modernism The Novel – in all its glorious genres Literary Prose – non-fiction from diaries to philosophies Poetry – from the sonnet to the haiku Drama – interesting theatrical forms and genres Literary Devices – the techniques authors use in their works Literary Styles – the features and history of different styles of writing Each topic is summarized in 300 words and contains a small bibliography for you to expand your bookworm horizons. You can also brush up on literary terms ahead of that book-club meeting, as each chapter features its own glossary. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of key literary figures that have impacted one of our most beloved hobbies. Literature is not just any written work; it is work that has stood the test of time, that is most widely thought to be of lasting merit. Just how particular books are elevated to literary status, reflects the values and judgements of society and mirrors the development of civilisation. This book is a broad overview of the multitude of voices used to describe our human experience. If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Mythology . . .

The 50 most important forms, genres and styles, each explained in half a minute

30-Second Literature

Se soigner par les livres Que vous souffriez d’agoraphobie, de la crise de la quarantaine, d’une jambe cassée, du hoquet ou d’un chagrin d’amour, soyez rassuré ! Vous trouverez dans ce livre le roman qui vous soignera et remplacera avantageusement toute votre armoire à pharmacie. Grâce à nos Remèdes littéraires, vous pourrez traiter les pathologies suivantes : abandon, alcoolisme, calvitie, chagrin d’amour, mal de dos, hémorroïdes, hypertension, insomnie, jalousie, maternité, obésité, rhume des foins, solitude, vieillissement... Et bien d’autres encore ! Adapté à la sensibilité française par le journaliste littéraire Alexandre Fillon, ce dictionnaire offre une promenade étonnante dans l’histoire de la littérature mondiale. Traduit de l’anglais par Philippe Babo et Pascal Dupont

Para criar esta obra, as autoras viajaram por dois mil anos de literatura, selecionando livros que promovem felicidade, inspiração e sanidade, escritos por mentes brilhantes que nos mostram o que é ser humano e nos permitem identificação ou até mesmo catarse. Estruturado como uma obra de referência, em Farmácia literária os leitores podem simplesmente procurar por sua "doença", seja ela agorafobia, tédio ou crise da meia-idade, e encontrarão um romance como antídoto. A biblioterapia não discrimina entre as dores do corpo e as da mente (ou do coração). Está convencido de que tem sido covarde? Leia O sol é para todos e receba uma injeção de coragem. Vem experimentando um súbito medo da morte? Mergulhe em Cem anos de solidão para ter uma nova perspectiva da vida como um ciclo maior. Ansioso porque vai dar um jantar na sua casa? Suíte em quatro movimentos, de Ali Smith, vai convencê-lo de que a sua noite nunca poderá dar tão errado. Brilhante e encantador, Farmácia literária pertence tanto à estante de livros quanto ao armário de remédios. Esta obra vai fazer com que até mesmo o leitor mais aficionado descubra um livro do qual nunca ouviu falar e enxergue com outros olhos aqueles mais familiares. E, mais importante, vai reafirmar o poder da literatura de distrair e fazer viajar, repercutir e curar, além de mudar a maneira como vemos o mundo e nosso lugar nele.

Farmácia literária

«Qualunque sia il vostro disturbo, la nostra ricetta è semplice: un romanzo (o due), da prendere a intervalli regolari». Un appassionante dizionario di romanzi e scrittori dalle singolari virtù terapeutiche, un sorprendente manuale di letteratura per chi ama scovare nuove opere e autori.

Rimedi letterari per ogni malanno

Curarsi con i libri

Bücher auf Rezept: Fallada für die Hoffnungslosen, Tolstoi bei Zahnweh (und, ja, natürlich auch bei Ehebruch) und »Schiffbruch mit Tiger« in ausweglosen Situationen – die »Romantherapie« kennt für jede Lebenslage das richtige Buch. Ob Sie an Kaufsucht oder Liebesmangel leiden, ihre Nase hassen, zu wenig Sex haben oder einfach hoffnungslos eitel sind, bei alldem hilft nur eins: der richtige Roman. »Die Romantherapie« ist ein sprühendes Lesevergnügen und liefert stets die passende Lektüre von A bis Z. Lesen Sie sich gesund – oder verschreiben Sie selbst Bücher gegen Einsamkeit, Liebeskummer oder Langeweile. Zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen fragen Sie Ihre Buchhändlerin oder Ihren Buchhändler.

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