{"product_id":"the-alchemy-of-melancholy-9798217140169","title":"The Alchemy of Melancholy","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom artist and writer Katie Benn, an immersive, heart-centered, and reflective collection of poetry that will leave you transformed\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis empowering collection of 90 poems and drawings is for anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed with the state of humanity or who has ever felt the call of self-discovery in search of wholeness. Benn's evocative words and imagery not only mirror the mental and emotional challenges of the individual in the thick of change, but also touch on the collective strain of our times, offering an opportunity for reflection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Alchemy of Melancholy \u003c\/i\u003eembraces descent as an essential aspect of growth and explores the notion of transformation, which is never a straight shot but a winding road. Each poem grants permission to the reader to feel it all--from tantrum to epiphany--to tune in to one's intuition and allow one's emotions to be a guide for what is begging to be processed. In this world where all seems to feel simultaneously on edge and up in the air, this collection aims to instill hope and install a seed of intrepid grit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217140169\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Katie Benn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774247891125,"sku":"9798217140169","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-alchemy-of-melancholy-9798217140169","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}