Reviews

The Poetry Remedy: Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind, and Soul by William Sieghart

annebennett1957's review against another edition

4.0

This is my type of poetry book...not just a bunch of poems crammed together without any explanation of thoughts to help me understand and appreciate them. Sieghart uses poetry as prescriptions to help people with specific problems/issues (grief, loneliness, heartbroken, unmotivated, etc,). With each poem he explains how the specific poem can be read and helpful fo the issue at hand.

isabellesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

A beautiful collection I began reading via audiobook, but was so touched by the words I heard that I just needed to have a physical copy in my hands and see them with my eyes. It wasn’t long until pages upon pages were tagged with post-it notes for later reference. I will certainly be coming back to this one.

kircranefil's review against another edition

3.0

Read the poem first. Then the reflection, then the poem again.

Thanks to Beth Silvers (Pantsuit Politics podcast) for the recommendation

sherri22's review against another edition

5.0

A future re-read. Maybe multiple re-reads as seasons of experience and feelings comes. I know certain poems / conditions will resonate more than today, upon my first read.

bcbirrer's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0

I’m typically not the person to pick up a book of poetry, but this is one I intend to buy. Reading a short reflection on a mood and then reading a corresponding piece of poetry seems like the perfect way to engage with poetry. The range of the moods is just as important as it gives words to very specific feelings that you may struggle to articulate. 

epieza's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

ida_ree's review against another edition

Poetry is good medicine. I like both the idea and the execution here. Editor William Sieghart has gathered a storehouse of poems to address whatever might be ailing you in this moment - anxiety, loneliness, disillusionment. It was nice to revisit some of my old favorites -- "The Peace of Wild Things" by Wendell Berry, for instance -- and find some pieces new to me.

Note: I no longer put star ratings on my reviews.

mariastells's review against another edition

3.0

I loved the idea and motive behind this literary apothecary, and I thought most of the poems chosen were poignant and exemplary to its method. I do wish there were some more variance in poets, but a solid 3.5 for me

lila5's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

5.0

rbourdelais's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5