The Poetry Pharmacy Forever

Name: The Poetry Pharmacy Forever
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241611289
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New Prescriptions to Soothe, Revive and Inspire

By William Sieghart

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Summary

The Poetry Pharmacy Forever by William Sieghart offers a collection of poems aimed at healing and uplifting the spirit. Each poem, paired with Sieghart's insightful commentary, addresses specific emotional challenges, providing comfort and guidance. This compilation extends the therapeutic nature of poetry, offering solace and inspiration through its curated verses.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you find solace in the healing power of words and appreciate the art of poetry. William Sieghart offers a unique collection of verses designed to provide comfort, consolation, and inspiration, serving as a companion for both joyful and challenging times. If you enjoy exploring the intersection of literature and personal well-being, this thoughtfully curated selection might resonate deeply with you.

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Description

The world has reopened and so has the Poetry Pharmacy — the powerful final instalment in the hugely beloved series.

After the tumult of the last years, William Sieghart is back to prescribe the perfect poem for a variety of life's ailments, offering hope and comfort to readers in need. Here, he draws on the emails he received from the public during multiple lockdowns, as well as tried-and-true classics from his in-person pharmacies, to create an essential anthology of poetry for our times. Through his expert curation and insightful commentary, he reminds us of the power of words to help us heal, to reconnect us with the world, and to recover what has been lost.

From weathering sorrow and sudden loss to dealing with environmental despair and burnout, this new selection speaks directly to a society in urgent need of comfort and compassion. Whether you're searching for guidance, hope, or simply a moment of beauty, The Poetry Pharmacy Forever is here to provide solace, joy, and inspiration, one verse at a time.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Poetry Pharmacy Forever by William Sieghart is praised for its collection of poems that offer comfort, support, and healing. Reviewers appreciate its accessible approach, noting it as both a continuation and a deepening of Sieghart's previous works. The book is celebrated for its ability to resonate emotionally with readers, serving as a gentle companion during challenging times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241611289

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Particular Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

William Sieghart has had a long career in publishing and the arts. He established the Forward Prizes for Poetry in 1992 and founded National Poetry Day in 1994. His Poetry Pharmacy began touring in 2014; since then, and particularly since the publications of the enormously successful The Poetry Pharmacy (2017) and The Poetry Pharmacy Returns (2019), he has prescribed thousands of poems up and down the UK over hundreds of hours of in-person consultations.

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