{"title":"Kevin Harvey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Kevin Harvey collection, where words transform into bridges of understanding and adventure. Kevin Harvey is a celebrated author and educator known for his insightful contributions to the fields of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e. His works, including the esteemed title \u003cstrong\u003eThe Literary Lifeline\u003c\/strong\u003e, explore the intricacies of language and its power to influence, connect, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKevin Harvey's writings serve as invaluable resources for both students and educators, offering a deep dive into the art of literacy and communication. With a focus on accessibility and engagement, his books aim to demystify complex concepts, making them approachable for readers at various stages of their educational journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection and dive into Kevin Harvey’s expertly crafted narratives that enlighten, educate, and elevate the realms of literacy and educational practices. Whether you're an avid reader, a lifelong learner, or a teacher seeking inspiration, Kevin Harvey's works are sure to enrich your library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-literary-lifeline-by-kevin-harvey-9781472583604","title":"The Literary Lifeline","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Literary Lifeline\u003c\/i\u003e is a tribute to the transporting and consoling power of reading. In this insightful and moving book, Kevin Harvey affirms the importance that language and literature can play in our lives, reminding us of reading’s enduring, and sometimes surprising, ability to help us through times of illness, grief, and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterweaving fragments from his own experience of reading, Harvey takes us on a fascinating tour of reading for therapeutic effect, exploring the rise of shared reading and other uses of bibliotherapy in various social and personal contexts. He argues, through a series of compelling stories and life experiences, that reading not only benefits physical and emotional wellbeing, but that it also humanises the care process, particularly in institutional settings where personhood can be threatened or undermined completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether he’s writing about the drama and delight of reading aloud to other people, the humane magic of the public library, or the loss of his beloved brother and his improvised attempt to read through grief, Harvey offers us an engaging take on the solace of reading and the gift of the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEntertaining, highly accessible, and teeming with illuminating observations and ideas, \u003ci\u003eThe Literary Lifeline\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that will appeal to both scholars and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363122626796,"sku":"9781472583604","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7973563482712.jpg?v=1772915195"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kevin-harvey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}