In Bibliotherapy; bibliotherapist and counsellor Bijal Shah draws on her personal experience; work with clients and research to explore the healing power of reading. From the history of how therapeutic reading evolved - and the important role played by great writers such as the Stoics; Montaigne; Eliot and Wordsworth in its popularisation - to first-hand stories from clients who have struggled with grief; relationships and illness; this book explores just how comforting and life-changing reading can be. Bijal imparts practical advice and explains how bibliotherapy really works; while offering an A to Z reading list of books for every mood and taste. This is a wonderful; sumptuous celebration of reading that will invite you to see books as more than just an escape; but a legitimate form of self-care.