Illness and the Art of Creative Self-Expression
Stories and exercise from the arts for those with illness and disability
- Publisher
- HARP Publishing The People's Press
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2022
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781990137181
- Publish Date
- Nov 2022
- List Price
- $24.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12 to 18
- Grade: 7 to 12
Description
About the authors
Editorial Reviews
Not taking myself or life too seriously is a constant challenge. It can choke a person! But from
the expertise and experience of John Graham-Pole found in his book, Illness and the Art of Creative
Self-Expression: Stories and Exercises from the Arts For Those of Us with Illness and Disability, I
negotiate a new tune for stepping around, welcoming in, living through the challenges. One of my
favourite lines is as follows: I trust you’ve learned to fill your lungs and heart with its (your
life force) inspiration, and to celebrate life again, no matter what infirmity or limitation is
afflicting you. Such encouragement enlivens a new flame in my furnace and a willingness to keep
singing with others.
- Barbara P Steinhaus, DMA, C-AIM; Chair, Music, Brenau University; President,
National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH)
This book is alive with possibilities. The encouraging tone keeps the reader active and engaged.
John Graham-Pole shows us not only the how but also the why behind these many art-filled exercises.
This translates the whole notion of creative self-expression into an entirely reasonable and
worthwhile undertaking.
- Judy Rollins, PhD, RN Adjunct Assistant Professor, Family Medicine and Pediatrics, Georgetown University
