Stephanie Dowrick Bücher

Cornelia Holfelder-von der Tann, geboren 1950, beschloss nach dem Studium (Anglistik, Germanistik, Romanistik) und einem Lehramtsreferendariat, es mit dem literarischen Übersetzen zu probieren und ist seither hauptberuflich dabeigeblieben. 2021 wurde sie mit dem Übersetzerpreis für langjähriges Übersetzen, „Rebekka“, ausgezeichnet.

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 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.

The message of this book is very Right now, you can be happier!Whatever your age or outlook, Choosing Happiness shows that real change can in how you see yourself - and how you perceive and relate to other people. The most practical of Dr Stephanie Dowrick's bestsellers, this wide-ranging, deeply personal book offers succinct, compassionate guidance. It also shows clearly that while you can't always choose what happens in your life, you can choose your responses, values and behaviors. The results are literally life changing and unconditionally empowering.Choosing Happiness offers skills and insights across all areas of life from your most intimate relationships to parenting, your friendships, work and community. It also looks at the big questions that let you value your life and your own existence in profoundly stabilizing ways. This book is like the wise, kind friend you can return to again and again - making choices that will lift your spirits, and those of everyone around you.

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.

Exploring the essential connection between self-understanding and personal relationships, the book emphasizes the importance of intimacy and self-trust in a chaotic world. Stephanie Dowrick draws on her extensive experience and storytelling skills to illustrate how nurturing our own well-being can enhance our connections with others. Through insightful psychology and relatable examples, she guides readers toward overcoming feelings of insecurity and loneliness, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and secure life enriched by meaningful relationships.

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.