JAY GRIFFITHS - How Animals Heal Us

Sunday, September 7th, 3:30pm; Doors at 3:00

The Assembly Rooms, Presteigne

In this original, revelatory and exuberant book, Jay Griffiths explores how animals can have a role in every level of healing, from the individual to the collective, guiding us in how we might create societies that are healthier, fairer and kinder. Wolves may be teachers of ethics; monkeys and dogs can object to unfairness and bees take collective decisions. Animals are irresistible medicine for a healthy culture, animating the arts with spectacular vitality and verve, as poetry knows. Open-hearted, playful and wise, How Animals Heal Us puts animals at the heart of a restorative vision of health.

Jay Griffiths is the author of many books, such as Wild: An Elemental Journey, Kith: The Riddle of the Childscape, Tristimania and Pip Pip: A Sideways Look at Time. She won the Discover award for the best first-time author in the USA; the inaugural Orion award and the Hay Festival International Fellowship. She has broadcast and written widely, on subjects such as Radiohead and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her work has received widespread accolades, including from Gary Snyder, Barry Lopez, Don Paterson, John Berger, Philip Pullman, KT Tunstall and Nikolai Fraiture.

“Animal magic in Jay Griffiths’ uniquely beautiful voice. Facts have never been so lovingly told” -

Laline Paull, author of The Bees

“Jay Griffiths' courage and energy are formidable, but so is her sheer intelligence and literary flair. Her work isn't just good - it's necessary” - Philip Pullman

Tickets - £15

Under 25’s - £10

(All tickets include a copy of Jay’s new book)

Available at The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or online at: https://wegottickets.com/event/662090

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