Gen hosp's 'Bookstander' libraries offering hope and companionship

Many genre of books available within reach have come as a relief, particularly for patients

- Krishna Kumar K E @Kochi

The healing power of words is perhaps all that matters! Consider this. Nearly 200 books went missing from the newly launched 'Bookstanders,' at Ernakulam General Hospital, but no one is complaining. Rather, the authorities of Ernakulam Public Library are set to hand over another set of 100 books to the small library units set up at various hospital blocks, despite acute fund shortage.

Patients, their bystanders, and staff of the hospital have all taken to the initiative. And, the many genre of books available within reach have come as a relief, particularly for patients, especially those with severe ailments. So much so that many take the tomes along with them upon being referred to another hospital or discharged.