Matilda
Matilda read to travel in her imagination to other worlds far from the hateful reality that surrounded her. Liesel Meminger (The Book Thief) read aloud to the Jew they hid in her basement to ward off nightmares. Literature as an escape route, a lifeline, a key to other places and other knowledge, as a source of information.
Everything has its moment in life. And it's the same with books. For this reason, at BiblioRemedy they decided to advise their clients to unite them with the story that best suits their vital moment. Some people go to them because do not know where to start reading among the large number of books that are published every year, who do so because they want to obtain more information about a situation they are going through or who, on the contrary, want to escape from it , they explain on the web.
The book Thief
This is where bibliotherapy comes into play. Traditionally it has been used in the framework of other therapies, but over the years it has evolved and spread to make professionals who work with books, but who are not trained therapists, participate in it.
It is the case of Alison Kerr Courtney , the person behind BiblioRemedy. Her years working in libraries and bookstores made her realize how much she enjoyed talking and exchanging ideas with her customers. and led him to discover that, beyond simple recommendations, she was gifted at bibliotherapy They explain on the company's website. This is how BiblioRemedy was born.
In this peculiar company consultation is passed. Either by phone or Skype or in person (Wednesdays from 09:00 to 13:00 at the Centered Lexington -309 N. Ashland Ave., #180-). The cost of a session 45 minutes amounts to 105 euros ( $ **115) ** and includes the 'prescription' of five to seven books within 72 hours, follow-up and a 20% discount on your purchase at the Morris Book Shop (online or on-site).