Poetry Rx
How 50 Inspiring Poems Can Heal and Bring Joy To Your Life
Published on 20. May 2021
Book
Hardback
380 pages
978-1-7225-0506-6 (ISBN)
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POETRY TO HEAL, INSPIRE AND BRING YOU JOY
PoetryRx presents 50 great poems as seen through the eyes of this renowned psychiatrist and New York Times bestseller. In a tour de force that spans four centuries, Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal shows how these poems can help the modern reader to lead a healthier, richer and more enjoyable life. In addition, Rosenthal illustrates the psychological insights revealed in these literary gems, from the sonnets of Shakespeare to the masterpieces of modern verse. The book will deal with fundamental psychological issues that we all face as we try and live our best lives, ranging from loving and losing; responses to nature; aspects of the human experience; the search for meaning; and aging.
Never before have we had a tour by such a knowledgeable guide through great poetry which can, heal, inspire and bring joy to our lives.
Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. A clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University of Medicine, he is the researcher who first described seasonal affective disorder and pioneered the use of light therapy. He is listed as one of the best doctors in American and has practiced psychiatry for over four decades, treating people with all manner of psychiatric and emotional health issues.
PoetryRx presents 50 great poems as seen through the eyes of this renowned psychiatrist and New York Times bestseller. In a tour de force that spans four centuries, Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal shows how these poems can help the modern reader to lead a healthier, richer and more enjoyable life. In addition, Rosenthal illustrates the psychological insights revealed in these literary gems, from the sonnets of Shakespeare to the masterpieces of modern verse. The book will deal with fundamental psychological issues that we all face as we try and live our best lives, ranging from loving and losing; responses to nature; aspects of the human experience; the search for meaning; and aging.
Never before have we had a tour by such a knowledgeable guide through great poetry which can, heal, inspire and bring joy to our lives.
Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. A clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University of Medicine, he is the researcher who first described seasonal affective disorder and pioneered the use of light therapy. He is listed as one of the best doctors in American and has practiced psychiatry for over four decades, treating people with all manner of psychiatric and emotional health issues.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
670 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7225-0506-6 (9781722505066)
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05/2021
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Norman E. Rosenthal is a South African author, psychiatrist and scientist who in the 1980s first described winter depression or seasonal affective disorder, and pioneered the use of light therapy for its treatment.