December 13, 2007
New Book: Soul: The Treasury of Anne-Patrice
We want to announce a short book of poems published recently by Vantage Press, Inc. The book titled, Soul: The Treasury of Anne-Patrice, consists of poetry written by author Anne-Patrice Whaley-Tandy. Whaley-Tandy suffers from bipolar disorder and though her poetry in this book focuses on spirituality, she covers other subjects as well, including poems about her psychiatrist, psychologist and children. Here are a few excerpts:
Nancy, Psychiatrist
Though I've known her just a
year
I come to her with no fear because
her questions pertain to not just
how are you mentally, but where
your life is leading actually.
. . .
It's difficult because when you are
in a hospital you have new doctors
you don't know at all
so it's important you bond with your doctor as an outpatient
and she with you---
there is so much you travel
together through.
Judith, Psychologist
Once upon a time you're
blessed
with someone unlike the rest
. . .
She has fought many years through
the cascade of my tears and never
criticized my wrongs
But led me gently laughing,
to aspire
to let my moral fibrer lead and
not give in to devastation . . .
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Sounds like Judith, the psychologist, has turned out to be a friend. I would love to have someone in my life with such compassion and inspiration. I'm going through a painful divorce. It's sad when someone who you were close to will use your illness to benefit themselves. I am grateful that I came upon this sight and read Whaley-Tandy's poems. Maybe if I aspire first to be that kind of friend, I'll be returned with the same kind of friend.
Posted by: Beth at January 12, 2008 12:43 PM
Beth,
We're glad you find Whaley-Tandy's poems helpful. Your positive outlook sounds like a good idea and we wish the best in coping with your illness.
szwriter
Posted by: szwriter at January 13, 2008 4:59 PM
It takes time to fine the right one to become that person who you can talk to and feel that good about. It is also devastating when you lose them for some reason. I had a Psychiatrist for years that ended up having a brain tumor and had to close his practice. Good Psychiatrist are hard to find, I have been wandering ever since, trying to find that person to click with. Sometime going without and just getting my Med's. I just started with one at the VA Hospital, hopefully she will be the one. I love the Poetry and will purchase it for inspiration, Thank you.
Posted by: Mailmam at March 26, 2008 7:11 AM
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Sounds like Judith, the psychologist, has turned out to be a friend. I would love to have someone in my life with such compassion and inspiration. I'm going through a painful divorce. It's sad when someone who you were close to will use your illness to benefit themselves. I am grateful that I came upon this sight and read Whaley-Tandy's poems. Maybe if I aspire first to be that kind of friend, I'll be returned with the same kind of friend.
Posted by: Beth at January 12, 2008 12:43 PM
Beth,
We're glad you find Whaley-Tandy's poems helpful. Your positive outlook sounds like a good idea and we wish the best in coping with your illness.
szwriter
Posted by: szwriter at January 13, 2008 4:59 PM
It takes time to fine the right one to become that person who you can talk to and feel that good about. It is also devastating when you lose them for some reason. I had a Psychiatrist for years that ended up having a brain tumor and had to close his practice. Good Psychiatrist are hard to find, I have been wandering ever since, trying to find that person to click with. Sometime going without and just getting my Med's. I just started with one at the VA Hospital, hopefully she will be the one. I love the Poetry and will purchase it for inspiration, Thank you.
Posted by: Mailmam at March 26, 2008 7:11 AM