Apothecary Quote by Ella Berthoud & Susan Elderkin
““Our medicines are not something you'll find at the drugstore, but at the bookshop, in the library, or downloaded onto your electronic reading device. We are bibliotherapists, and the tools of our trade are books. Our apothecary contains Balzacian balms and Tolstoyan tourniquets, the salves of Saramago and the purges of Perec and Proust.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Bibliotherapy Practice, 2020
Books serve as therapeutic tools, offering emotional healing and insight like medicines.
In simple terms: Reading can heal like medicine.
Key Takeaway
Read to heal.
Themes
healing
literature
mental health
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
educational
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- personal crises
- stress relief
- education
- self‑help
Key Concepts
bibliotherapy
psychology
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate reading into self‑care?
- Which books have helped you cope?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness varies by individual reading preferences.
