Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt Review
Title: Art Cure: The Science of How The Arts Save Lives Author: Daisy Fancourt Age Group: Adult Genre: Nonfiction/Science Series: Standalone Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars I received an advanced copy of this book through the publisher, Celadon Books, and Netgalley. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity! Ever since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the arts. In elementary school, we went to plays, musicals, ballets and museums, and ever since, I’ve tried to participate in the arts. All through high school, I took music classes and art classes. I was extremely interested in this book, and when I was approved for the galley, I started it right away. In seven meaty chapters, complete with well backed up footnotes, Fancourt presents her case: that the arts are not only important, but vital to human health. I’ve recently made one of 2026 reading goals to branch out into more nonfiction, and I’m so, so happy I began with Art Cure! One of my favorite books of t...