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Jack’s Reader Story – “I come out of the sessions feeling fulfilled.”
Spider Project Café 71 in Chester is a safe, non clinical community space for anyone struggling to cope in a…
Linda’s Reader Story – “We’re different types of people and we’re all getting to know each other.”
Linda attends a Shared Reading group in Doncaster. Here she talks about her experiences and what she’s gained from being…
Sally’s Reader Story – “It was as if the poetry unlocked a part of her that dementia was keeping hidden away”
This Dementia Action Week, Sally, an Occupational Therapy Assistant tells us how Shared Reading has benefited patients she works with…
John’s Reader Story – “It’s good for the soul, and good for the spirit.”
John is a staff member at a probation services setting. Here, he talks to The Reader about witnessing the benefits…
Claudette’s Reader Story – “If you’re looking for empathy and understanding, you’ll find it here”
Claudette is part of a Shared Reading group in Croydon. She talks to The Reader about her experiences, and how…
Amanda’s Reader Story – “Running the group has improved my mental health”
Amanda is a Reader Leader at a peer support group in Doncaster. Here she tells us about her experience of…
Patrick’s Reader Story – “It creates a bond between residents and staff”
Patrick runs a Shared Reading group with residents in a care home. Here, he talks about the ways Shared Reading…
Waldo’s Reader Story – “There’s a shared connection”
Waldo is a Peer Recovery Trainer in Camden. He talks about how Shared Reading helped him when he was struggling…
Stuart’s Reader Story – “It’s helped me be happy”
Stuart has been attending Shared Reading groups in West London for over 10 years, here he talks about the effects…
‘You’re digging deep into yourself’- Camilla’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. 'George’s voice became deeper… “Guys like us, that work on ranches,…
‘I am learning: I can compare what is happening in the book to my own culture’ – Nisha’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. "Tell about the house, George," Lennie begged. "Sure, we'd…
“All you have to bring is yourself” – Tassie’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. Tassie was part of a Shared Reading group that took place…
