Psychology

[close] Books are the gateways that allow the individual to travel outside of their immediate walls, find a new community, travel outside of that community and temporarily become someone else with the entire weight of empathy and gravity of existence. Books are advisers and adversaries. Books are guides both internal and external. Books exist to paint you as both the victim and the perpetrator, the starring role and the supporting cast member, the hero and the villain simultaneously. Let us be good stewards of their true value and carry them forward into times of both uncertainty and times of peace.

[close] Hello my beautiful people. This isn't an ordinary book club. This group is a safe space for creative and deep thoughts. We're here to learn, uplift, and to educate one another without judgment. Self help and improvement is the motive, and building a community will help us reach that. I started this book club because I enjoy reading, learning, and picking peoples brains. I knew there had to be like-minded people out there, so WELCOME!!!!! Remember!! We relate to books on a deep personal level, so meetings and discussions can and will become intimate. Don't be surprised when opinions differ and remember, always be respectful. We bring our own life experiences into a novel, so please don't judge others.

[close] Are you living with a disability, or know someone who is? Do you or someone you love struggle with a mental health condition like anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, or Asperger's syndrome? Or are you a student or professional in the field of disability or mental health? Then this book club might be for you! I'm hoping to use this Goodreads group as a public forum for discussions around the issues of disability, marginalization, freedom and dissent. In my opinion, issues of disability are intimately connected to the preservation of the social freedoms we all enjoy, as well as our continuing prosperity. If we can get the conversation around disability (physical, emotional and mental) right, many of the social problems we grapple with as a society would vanish. In this group, we'll read first-person narratives of disability and dissent, classics in the areas of political philosophy and metaphysics, and books on current and historical events. Particularly of interest are Western political philosophers from the 18th century onward, narratives of resistance (both fiction and nonfiction), comparative religion, and historical books about the Nazis. A little about me: My name is Helen, and I'm the founder of Grey Priestess Abbey, a group of shamans, mystics and monastics who are interested in furthering the public conversation around disability issues, mental health and human rights. Our work includes books and online courses soon to be published through Grey Priestess Press, our publishing imprint. To keep up with us, visit us at https://greypriestesspress.com. Leave your e-mail address for special updates and access to discounts, events and free e-goodies! You can also check us out on Facebook at https://greypriestessabbey.com, or on Twitter @greyshaman33. Finally, we're on Parler @greyshamanpress. My personal webpage is at https://helenoneil.com, where I talk about my work as a writer, journalist, educator, filmmaker and shaman. Welcome!

[close] A book club for those who enjoy different genres, want to discuss other interests and enjoy sharing reading experiences with others. A little nerdy, a little different, read with me, fangirl with me, enjoy life with us.