Spring of Joy: A Little Book of Healing is a beautiful collection of poems and reflections that provide comfort, solace, and hope to those going through difficult times. Mary Webb's words are like a gentle balm for the soul, offering a sense of peace and renewal in the midst of pain and sorrow. Her poetry is filled with imagery of nature and the changing seasons, reminding readers that just as the world around us goes through periods of growth, change, and rebirth, so too can we find healing and renewal in our own lives.

Webb's writing is infused with a deep sense of spirituality and faith, but it is also accessible and relatable to readers of all backgrounds. Her verses speak to the universal experience of grief, loss, and struggle, but also to the resilience and strength that lies within each of us. Reading this book feels like receiving a warm embrace from a dear friend, someone who understands your pain and offers gentle guidance on how to navigate through it.

Overall, Spring of Joy is a truly uplifting and comforting read that offers wisdom, insight, and healing to anyone in need of reassurance and comfort. Mary Webb's words will stay with you long after you finish reading, providing a source of strength and inspiration whenever you need it. It is a book that reminds us of the beauty and power of the human spirit, and the enduring presence of hope and joy in even the darkest of times.

Book Description:
Mary Webb was a novelist and poet and two of her novels "Gone to Earth" and "Precious Bane" have been successfully adapted for film and television. She was passionate about nature and particularly the Shropshire countryside where she grew up and spent much of her life. At the age of 20, she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease known as Graves' disease, a thyroid condition. She was often confined to her bed but came to believe that her love of and connection with nature helped in her healing. "The Spring of Joy: A Little Book of Healing" published in 1917 is a collection of essays which celebrate the natural world with poetic and descriptive brilliance. It was actually written some years earlier while she was recovering from her first bout of illness. Her dedication for the book reads: TO THE WEARY AND WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF LIFE THIS LITTLE BOOK IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED - Summary by Noel Badrian