Leitura para enfermos: uma experiência em um hospital psiquiátrico

Abstract

The research present aims do comprehend the role o literature for infirms, trying to shaw a new field of performance to the librarian, purposing this way to demonstrate the possibility of a auxiliary therapy. The work developed in one of the Brazilian social-economically regions less rich, specifically in João Pessoa, the capital of Paraíba, involving mental handicapped mosthey economically lacking and with judicial problems. Taking in consideration the importance of leisure reading, as auxiliar therapy, we will try to put the theme for reflexion showing the need of this library service and examining the ways that can resolve the problem. Considering the total of mental handicapped, for whom, the books are being despised.