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.

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.

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.

Provides guidance and practical advice for developing relationships based on an inclusive idea of love. While the principal focus is intimate relationships, the book also examines many other forms of relationships. Each chapter ends with practical suggestions and some with a true-life illustrative story. Contains a detailed table of contents, references, and decorative illustrations. The New Zealand-born author, a long-time resident of Australia, is a regular contributor to 'Life Matters' on ABC Radio National and 'New Woman' magazine. Other publications include 'Intimacy and Solitude' and the novel 'Running Backwards Over Sand'.

Love is the most 'natural' thing in the world. Yet we make and break relationships routinely, often without really understanding why. Bestselling author Stephanie Dowrick reveals how in order to meet that desire for rewarding relationships, we must first start with ourselves.

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.