Category: Literature

New From IPBooks: Our Time is Up: A Novel by Roberta Satow
By Categories: Books, Literature, Psychoanalysis

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The novel is compelling and engaging. The narrative is daring, bold, courageous, and, necessarily, delightfully character-driven. Roberta Satow offers the reader the process of her personal journey of becoming a psychoanalyst. What does that process entail? Each psychoanalyst’s journey is unique, befitting the very nature of psychoanalysis, and yet each unique journey shares something in common with every other psychoanalytic journey – it is deeply personal. Thus, Satow’s novel/memoir  exploring her own journey must involve describing her own personal issues, her own psychoanalysis, her feelings about, and relationship with, her psychoanalyst, and, ultimately, while working with her supervisor,  the process of conducting psychoanalysis with people referred to her while she was attending a psychoanalytic institute. –From the review by Merle Molofsky of Our Time is Up.

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“Only very rarely is the elusive magic of psychotherapy captured in novels/films/professional writings. But this brilliant novel/memoir really evokes what it’s like to be a patient/what it’s like to be a therapist. I laughed/I cried/I learned. . . . Must read.”
—Allen James Frances, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Adult Psychiatry & Psychology Division, Duke University

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He Made a Magazine, 95 Issues, While Hiding From the Nazis in an Attic
By Categories: History, Literature

Click Here to Read: He Made a Magazine, 95 Issues, While Hiding From the Nazis in an Attic: The people who hid Curt Bloch, a German Jew, in the crawl space of a Dutch home gave him both food and the materials he needed to make a highly creative magazine now drawing attention By Nina Siegal in the New York Times on December 18, 2023.

Birds eye view of Enschede Image: Kleuske  Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Poetry book by IPBooks Production Manager, Lawrence L. Schwartz Gets Rave Review
By Categories: Books, Literature

Book Review by Ranjit Sharma: Poetic License: Reflections and Renderings by Lawrence L. Schwartz (New York: IPBooks, 2022)

Today, I want to share my thoughts on a remarkable poetry collection, Poetic License: Reflections and Renderings by Lawrence L. Schwartz, or as I proudly call him, Larry. Larry kindly sent me a copy of his book for an honest review. So, let’s dive into the world of Larry’s poetic brilliance!

What struck me the most about Poetic License was Larry’s universal outlook toward poetry. He has a unique way of bridging the gap between poetry enthusiasts and those who typically shy away from the genre. Larry once said, “I often say that my poetry is more for people who don’t necessarily like poetry.” This sentiment immediately resonated with me, as I usually don’t gravitate toward poetry books. But Larry’s words proved to be a revelation, inviting me to explore his collection with an open mind and a renewed curiosity.

Larry’s poems are deeply rooted in his personal experiences, often drawing inspiration from spiritual insights. Throughout the last couple of decades, he has crafted verses that reflect his exploration of Eastern metaphysical philosophy and interfaith concepts, all while celebrating our shared humanity. His profound understanding and incorporation of these ideas make his poetry rich with wisdom and contemplation.

As I delved into Poetic License, I found myself utterly captivated by the divine essence woven into each poem. Larry’s words seem to echo from a higher realm, whispering insights that touch the very core of our existence. It’s a testament to his ability to channel his spirituality and translate it into words that resonate with readers on a deeply profound level.

Larry’s collection showcases his versatility as a poet. From concise, six-lined poems like “A Trick of Mind” to expansive and intricate pieces such as “Recollection,” he effortlessly navigates various forms and structures. This diversity keeps the reading experience engaging, as you never know what delightful surprises await you on the next page.

For those interested in getting their hands on Poetic License: Reflections and Renderings, it’s readily available on Amazon, where you can find both the printed version and a Kindle edition. US-based readers can also order the printed book directly from IPBooks.net. So, there are plenty of options to choose from to embark on this poetic journey.

In conclusion, Poetic License: Reflections and Renderings is an exquisite collection that transcends the boundaries of traditional poetry. Larry’s universal outlook, spiritual insights, and his ability to strike a chord with readers who might not typically explore poetry make this collection truly special. Each poem is a gateway to divine reflections and offers a profound connection with the beauty of the written word.

So, my dear friends, if you’re ready to embark on a journey that will expand your horizons and touch your soul, I wholeheartedly recommend Poetic License: Reflections and Renderings by Lawrence L. Schwartz. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and moved by Larry’s poetic genius.

Happy reading!

The above review is from the newsletter Celestial Love Letters 

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