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The Novel Cure presents a unique bibliotherapy framework, drawing from two thousand years of literary history to connect readers’ problems—such as anxiety, grief, or life transitions—with specific works that promote happiness, health, and sanity. Structured like a reference book, users can look up their ailment and receive a novel recommendation as an antidote. The book includes sidebars with suggestions for reading in traffic, for sleepless nights, and for different life stages, making it a useful resource for anyone seeking emotional support or personal growth through reading.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Susan Elderkin
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