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Living Well Book Discussion Group

Living Well Book Discussion Group
Date: November 4, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

tiny beautiful things by Cheryl Strayed

Moderated by Gordana Hassett, LCSW, and Raeann Hodgson, RN.

To order a book please contact the library desk.  This event is free and all are welcome. Co-sponsored by Northern Light Health/Castine Community Heather Center.

“Strayed offers insight into the world of online advice through her collection of letters sent to ‘Dear Sugar,’ her once-anonymous column for the online magazine The Rumpus. Sugar’s Golden Rule—‘Trust Yourself’—pushes the author and her readers to embrace themselves and not be afraid of asking life’s complex questions. . . . Strayed’s practical advice mixes with abundant personal anecdotes in which she illustrates to the addressee the reasoning behind her counsel. Admittedly not versed in psychology, her responses are sensitive and comprehensive, and her self-reflection projects understanding and sympathy. . . . The author’s comforting yet stern writing style connects readers to each contributor’s plight and the subsequent response to their cry for help. Appealing to Dear Sugar fans and self-help seekers alike, this ‘collection of intimate exchanges between strangers’ demonstrates that wisdom doesn’t come only from age, but also from learning from the experiences of others. A realistic and poignant compilation of the intricacies of relationships.” —Kirkus Reviews (April 21, 2012)

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