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Crime Fiction Immersion Anecdote
- Georgina enjoys reading crime fiction and gets deeply involved in trying to solve the mystery.
- The climax revealing the murderer on the last page keeps her engaged rather than relaxing her.
Therapeutic Power of Books
- Bibliotherapy uses books as a remedy for illness and has helped over a million people through library schemes.
- It treats various conditions including depression, dementia, and chronic pain, and is expanding to children.
Literature Sparks Brain Activity
- Reading literature deeply activates different brain hemispheres, increasing emotional engagement and brain activity.
- This brain stimulation helps participants feel more alive and emotionally connected.