RECOMMENDATION FROM ANN DOWSETT JOHNSTON
HOLA SOBER BOOKS
Healing Through Words
By Rupi Kaur
Indian-Canadian poet Rupi Kaur is a phenomenon, the so-called “Queen of the Insta- poets,” according to Rolling Stone magazine. Kaur has sold more than 10 million of copies of her self-illustrated books, topping the New York Times bestseller list in her twenties. Her work is being translated into 40 languages. “Writer of the decade” is how The New Republic referred to her, someone who understands how her generation reads— and it wasn’t a compliment (message: they read Instagram). Love her or otherwise—and I often fall into otherwise—I admire her chutzpah. Now, Kaur has produced her fourth book: a guided exercise journal, designed to lead you on a journey of self-exploration. Perfect bound, with plenty of room for your voice, Healing Through Words opens with Kaur referencing her own sexual and physical abuse, experiences that led to her writing. She speaks of trauma and PTSD, inviting you to explore your own hurt, your heartache, love, healing and celebrations of the self. If you are interested in doing some cathartic self-exploration, this book is for you. Generous and beautifully produced, it asks such questions as “Why are you worthy of joy?” and “If I could sit with all the men in my lineage, I would tell them.” I predict another bestseller. After all, who among us doesn’t love a good writing prompt.
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