Discover the profound impact of literature on life with “Reading for Life.” This compelling anthology explores how poetry and prose illuminate individual experiences, showcasing personal stories of readers finding solace, insight, and connection through carefully chosen texts. Featuring insights from diverse individuals – from writers and academics to ordinary people in shared reading groups – this book reveals how literature can offer vital support during challenging times. Based on ten years of research from the University of Liverpool’s Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society (CRILS) in partnership with The Reader charity, “Reading for Life” demonstrates the transformative power of engaging with serious literature. Ideal for avid readers, literary scholars, and those in psychology, medicine, and mental health, this book offers a unique perspective on the therapeutic relationship between literature and existence.