Discuss Bibliotherapy. Do you believe literature can be a viable form of therapy? Is literary writing more or less therapeutic than pop lit or nonfiction?
I'd never heard of Bibliotherapy before reading this weeks question but I guess it's something that I, and I assume a lot of other bookish folk use regularly. I know when I'm feeling down, or in need of someone or something to relate to I often look for a book dealing with the same subject. However I find that my literary snobbery tends to go out the window when I'm looking for a pick-me-up. In fact, something light and easy to read without a heavy message is usually more uplifting. Not to say that literary fiction can't be those things, but pop fiction tends to cover that cheery quick read area better. Really it's just about finding the right book at the right time, which I think Christina said in her post.
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Exactly. Everybody is different on what is their therapeutic go-to device!
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Bibliotherapy works for me, but I have to read what I'm in the mood for. And that can be all over the map.
Every so often, I like a nice uplifting read as well. However, I realise that I have become more fussy in this type of reading, which can be quite annoying because I keep wasting time reading books that don't do much for me until I find that comforting book I was looking for.
I think a lot of us use reading therapeutically. It is a good distraction; especially the type of escapist reads you are referring to. Hope you are surviving the heat!
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