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8 quotes from Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets: ‘When I hug trees, the bark marks my cheek and reminds me I'm alive. Or that my nervous system is still in...
"Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets" is a powerful and emotionally resonant novel written by debut author Evan Roskos. The story follows James Whitman, a sixteen-year-old boy struggling with depression and anxiety, who finds solace in writing poems and seeking guidance from an imaginary pigeon therapist named Dr. Bird.
Jan 5, 2021 · Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets takes on the serious issue of mental illness with quirky insight, cinematic flourish and gentle humor.
Mar 5, 2013 · Roskos is candid enough to avoid easy answers or neatly-wrapped, Hollywood endings. For sad poets -- the lucky ones, anyway -- life goes on and miracle cures are not to be found in a pill, a bottle, or a Yoda-like wise man, even though it's pretty to think so.
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Mar 5, 2013 · Finn’s narrative starts three days before his death. He explores the progress of his unrequited love for best friend Autumn up until the day he finally expresses his feelings. Finn’s story ends with his tragic death, which leaves his close friends devastated, unmoored, and uncertain how to go on.
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Dr. Bird—who doesn’t charge extra for late-night therapy—said I should simply ask my parents to let Jorie come back home. I disagreed. Dr. Bird said I might just be scared to bring up the situation.…
Feb 26, 2013 · Dr. Bird’s Advice For Sad Poets does a bang up job depicting the theme of teenage depression without being a totally buzz kill. Instead, Roskos weaves a thread of hope and humor throughout the book.
