Dear Editor,
Recently, a friend gifted me a book, “Poetry Rx” by Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. The subtitle is “How fifty inspiring poems can heal and bring joy to your life”. Dr. Rosenthal, a renowned psychiatrist, is also a New York Times bestselling author. Poetry has not been a big part of my adult life. This book revived my interest. It is most edifying and enjoyable. The writer is learned and treats each poem as the gem it is, breaks down the meaning and shows us how we can apply the insights, lessons and wisdom of the poem to our lives. He also tells us about the life of each poet. I highly recommend the book; not just to poetry lovers like Ian McDonald, but to readers in general.
Sincerely,
Sieyf Shahabuddeen
