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Reading
Sanctuary
Find the right words, at the right time, for life’s unexpected moments.
“We read to know we're not alone.”— C.S. Lewis
“Stories are medicine. They have such power; they do not require that we do, be, act anything – we need only listen.”
— Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Explore shelves for when…
The Collection
Each shelf is thoughtfully curated by Leanna Immel, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Los Gatos, CA.
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.”
— Jorge Luis Borges
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Finding the right book or poem doesn't change your life—but it can give language to it. And that is an eternal gift.
The shelves are filled with inspiration designed to support you through life’s unexpected moments.
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Every item from the shelves is also here in the complete library. Search by title, author or keyword to find what you are looking for. And maybe a few new things along the way.
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I am a Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Gatos, CA. I started this site to organize all the inspiration I’ve gotten from writers across the ages.
Grab a cuppa and stay a while.