Author Spotlight Interview with London-Based Poet, Holly Glanfield
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Reading Time: 10: Minutes
I am grateful to God to feature an international perspective on mental health in this author spotlight, featuring London-based poet and author Holly Glanfield. In our recent interview, we discussed her book, For the Love of God: A Tale of Woe, which provides a narrative on the journey from emotional distress toward joy and peace. Her work serves as a valuable resource for those seeking insight and comfort throughout the complex process of healing.
Dr. Nadine Muhammad: Please, would you tell our readers about yourself?
Holly Glanfield: My name's Holly and I'm a 36 year old poet and writer from London (UK).
Dr. Nadine Muhammad: What is your motivation for writing your book For the Love of God: A Tale of Woe?
Holly Glanfield: When in pain or inner turmoil writing poetry's always been a release, relief and therapy for me and a way to process what I'm going through. It's a way for me to connect to Allah (God) during that hardship and channel his guidance and light out of my difficulty, that's what this book is a result of.
Dr. Nadine Muhammad: Would you tell us the details of what your book is about?
Holly Glanfield: My book initially explores the chaos of depression and turbulence that falls under that umbrella such as self-deprecation, doubt and worthlessness along with the spiritual warfare we all experience within. As the collection progresses there's a development and transformation as a sense of overcoming, triumph and light occupy the themes of the poems.
Dr. Nadine Muhammad: What are the benefits readers will obtain from reading your book, and how will their lives be transformed?
Holly Glanfield: This book is a friend in the darkness for anyone who struggles with mental health, self-hatred and the pain of the human experience. Being emotionally acknowledged and knowing we aren't the only ones who struggle in this way is in and of itself a source of comfort. There's a conscious effort on my part to guide the reader through those dark mental states to a place of prevailing, strength, joy and peace and my hope is it'll be a source of inspiration, insight and comfort along the journey of healing.
Dr. Nadine Muhammad: Thank you so much, Holly for taking time out of your busy schedule for this author spotlight interview. I truly enjoyed our discussion and cannot wait to share these takeaways with our subscribers. Our readers: We invite you to share your questions or reflections regarding Holly’s insightful work in the comments section below. Please don't forget to build your family's home library with her book, For the Love of God: A Tale of Woe
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