Stephanie Dowrick Livres

Australia's foremost self-help author shares her wisdom on marriage and how people can achieve an 'almost perfect' relationship. Get your relationship right and you're on your way to happiness.

Exploring the transformative power of ancient virtues, this book delves into how qualities like courage, generosity, and forgiveness can guide individuals through personal crises. Psychotherapist Stephanie Dowrick draws on real-life stories and a rich tapestry of Eastern and Western philosophies to illustrate how these virtues can lead to a fulfilling and joyful life. Rather than being restrictive, these virtues offer profound insights into love, endurance, and resilience, encouraging readers to embrace them for personal growth and healing.

Exploring the transformative poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, this book delves into the profound insights of a twentieth-century literary giant. Rilke's fearless engagement with life's complexities offers readers a deep understanding of the beauty and contradictions inherent in human existence. Through his unique voice, the work invites readers to connect with their inner lives, making Rilke's timeless wisdom resonate with contemporary audiences.

Exploration of solitude, identity and human relationships, based on theories derived mainly from psychotherapy and the personal experiences that a variety of individuals shared with the author. References and a bibliography are included. The New Zealand-born author, now an Australian resident, is a writer, psychotherapist and co-founder of The Women's Press (UK). Her other works include the novel 'Running Backwards Over Sand'. This reissue of a volume first published in 1991 has a new jacket and smaller format to coincide with the publication of a companion volume, 'The Intimacy and Solitude Self-Therapy Book'. An audio-book version of both books, read by the author, was released 1993.

The author of "Intimacy and Solitude" offers a brilliantly clear, optimistic book which shows how the great humane virtues can help in times of hardship and lead to a joyful, trusting, enriched life.

Focusing on practical insights and quick moments of clarity, this relationship guide offers essential attitudes and actions to nurture loving connections amidst modern life's demands. The author emphasizes the importance of humor, kindness, and thoughtfulness as foundations for fulfilling relationships. Each page presents a distinct, easily digestible thought, encouraging readers to cultivate a more loving mindset. Suitable for anyone in committed relationships, it caters to individuals at all stages, from newcomers to long-term partners.

Provides guidance and practical advice for developing relationships based on an inclusive idea of love. While the principal focus is intimate relationships, the book also examines many other forms of relationships. Each chapter ends with practical suggestions and some with a true-life illustrative story. Contains a detailed table of contents, references, and decorative illustrations. The New Zealand-born author, a long-time resident of Australia, is a regular contributor to 'Life Matters' on ABC Radio National and 'New Woman' magazine. Other publications include 'Intimacy and Solitude' and the novel 'Running Backwards Over Sand'.

This collection features insightful personal writings that explore the pursuit of emotional and spiritual fulfillment. It tackles broad themes such as the nature of happiness, strategies for graceful living, and the importance of managing burnout. The author provides practical advice on topics like reducing worry, embracing meditation, and navigating relationships. Through succinct essays, she advocates for honesty, tolerance, and peace, offering readers uplifting reflections that inspire deeper thought and personal growth.

Love is the most 'natural' thing in the world. Yet we make and break relationships routinely, often without really understanding why. Bestselling author Stephanie Dowrick reveals how in order to meet that desire for rewarding relationships, we must first start with ourselves.