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| Crochet Saved My Life |
I recently heard about this book through a Facebook page called Moogly. (Moogly has all sorts of great crochet patterns- you should check it out!)
So I went and read all about it on the Crochet Concupiscence website. I read the introduction on the Amazon Kindle "look inside!" link (a feature I LOVE!) which you can access here: http://amzn.to/Nj3NyR. And I am fascinated by it. Fascinated by the subject matter, the format, the fact that it is self-published and the courage it must have take Kathryn Vercillo to tell the story.
I read the Bios of the women who shared their stories for this book. It amazes me what people have lived through, how they cope day to day with debilitating illness, trauma (physical, emotional and psychological), pain. Their courage and willpower humble me.
Originally I started this post in response to a give away:
"as part of a Crochet Concupiscence giveaway for the new book Crochet Saved My Life"
But now, I just want to get the word out about this wonderful book and spread the idea that crochet (and hand crafts in general) are beneficial to your mental and physical health.
And, for me at least, they are also beneficial to the health of those around me (as in when I have my crochet hook in hand I am way less likely to want to grab you around the neck for moving so slowly :)...)
Therefore, if I am randomly selected as one of the 5 recipients of this book, there will be an ensuing give away here. Because I am buying a copy.
Read, enjoy and spread the word!
Thanks so much for entering my giveaway and spreading the word about my book. I really appreciate the support!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the comment you made here about crochet being beneficial to others around you. :) The truth is that we are better mothers, sisters, wives, friends when we are happy and realxed and take time to do things for ourselves and crafting is one of those things!
I think that this will be a very important book too. I hadn't known that crochet is good for fidgety hands! My mom still seems interested in crochet but would be unable do any of it. She had at the beginning (I wrote about that in another piece) but right now she could not.
DeleteThank you Kathryn and Danielle!
DeleteI do believe in the therapeutic effects of hand crafts- crochet, weaving, pottery, anything rhythmic and productive. I am glad for this book and hope that its message impacts a lot of people!