Pooh and the Psychologists

‘Move over, Freud, there’s a new psychologist in the forest, and his name is Winnie-the-Pooh. In this witty book, Williams cleverly explores the psychological depths of the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood: Piglet is compulsively shy, Eeyore is clinically depressed, and so on. In his unobtrusive way, Pooh is at the center of the puzzle, teaching each of his friends a little smackerel about themselves and leading them on the road to recovery.’, Chicago Public Library
‘There is something about Pooh, when you meet him in childhood, that drops a small seed into your subconscious that remains lifelong.’, Dr Pam Jarvis, Yorkshire Bylines
‘It has even been suggested by John Tyerman Williams, in Pooh and the Psychologists, that Pooh’s friendly presence, alongside his simple ‘uncarved’ but receptive presence, makes him the perfect therapist.’, Dr Pam Jarvis, Yorkshire Bylines
‘… recommended reading for all students and practitioners in the helping metier.’, Dr Halla Beloff, The Psychologist
‘There is no bigger joy than when our beloved childhood books continue to teach us about life even in adulthood.’, Dr Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D., Psychology Today
‘I have long considered Winnie the Pooh to be one of my favourite philosophers. However, as a clinician deeply steeped in the field of trauma recovery, I have begun to think that his creator A.A.Milne may also be one of my favourite psychologists.’, Dr Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D., Psychology Today
Reviews about Winnie-the-Pooh:
‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.‘, Stylist magazine
‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’, The Independent
‘With a rich storytelling heritage, the adventures of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood represent friendship, simple joys and the curious and gentle nature of a child’s imagination.’, Vintage Explorer

A.A. Milne was born in London in 1882 and became a successful playwright and poet. He based Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, and friends on the real nursery toys of his son Christopher Robin and published the first of their adventures in 1926. Since then, Pooh has become a world-famous bear, and Milne’s stories have been translated into sixty-two languages.

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