Healing Through Words

#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided poetry writing exercises of her own design to help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, family, healing, and celebration of the self.

Healing Through Words is a guided tour on the journey back to the self, a cathartic and mindful exploration through writing.

This carefully curated collection of exercises asks only that you be vulnerable and honest, both with yourself and the page.

You don't need to be a writer to take this walk; you just need to write--that's all.

ISBN-13: 9781524873264

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: 09-27-2022

Pages: 320

Product Dimensions: 7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

A breakout literary phenomenon and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Rupi Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first poetry collection milk and honey in 2014. Next came its artistic siblings the sun and her flowers and home body, both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists across the world. These collections have sold more than 11 million copies and have been translated into over 43 languages. In 2022, she released her fourth book Healing Through Words which is a journey of guided writing exercises to help the reader explore their creativity. As she has done from the very beginning, Rupi self-produced Rupi Kaur Live, the first poetry special of its kind, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. Rupi Kaur graces stages across the globe on sold-out world tours. These shows are a poetic theatrical experience interlaced with her own touch of stand-up. Her work touches on love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, and migration. She feels most at home when creating art, performing her poetry onstage, and spending time with family and friends.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Poetry ix

Who Gets to Be Creative? x

Who is This Book For? xi

Freewriting xii

How I Started Writing xiii

My Style xiv

Tips (Before You Get Started) xvi

Chapter 1 Hurting 1

Chapter 2 Loving 71

Chapter 3 Breaking 135

Chapter 4 Healing 219

Conclusion

Love Letter to the Writer/Reader 297

What's Next? 298

About the Author 299

Acknowledgments 300

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