Healing with Books: Stories of the Uses of Books as Medicine Presented by Mary Mahoney on Zoom

Historian Mary Mahoney will give a talk on bibliotherapy, or the use of books as medicine. Have you ever turned to a book for consolation? Treasured the escape of a comic book? Found comfort in a poem, self-help book, or simply from reading the newspaper? This talk will explain the many uses of books as medicine in our world today and its history. Attendees will also be invited to reflect on their own lives as readers.

About the Presenter, Mary Mahoney:

Mary Mahoney is a historian, writer, and podcaster living and working in Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in History at the University of Connecticut and is currently writing a history of bibliotherapy in America. When not studying the healing uses of books, she is also the co-host of the Dolls of our Lives Podcast, a show that explores the world of American Girl. In fall of 2023, she will publish Dolls of our Lives: Why We Can’t Quit American Girl, a history of American Girl and its impact on generations of fans.