Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - A Service of Love - By O Henry

A Service of Love by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime

Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read aloud as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedtime strand. Tonight's tale is A Service of Love, O. Henry's warm, witty short story about two young newlywed artists in New York who each secretly give up their art to support the other — first published in his 1906 collection The Four Million, long in the public domain, with Porter (1862–1910) having died more than a century ago.

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In this soothing bedtime audiobook, painter Joe and pianist Delia marry for love of each other and their art, and when the money runs short, each quietly takes up hidden work to protect the other's ambitions — a gentle, old-fashioned tale of devotion with O. Henry's signature twist, perfect for winding down, easing anxiety, and drifting off to sleep.

Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, as part of Calming Anxiety's Coffee Break for the Soul and Books at Bedtime story readings.

And in everything, my friend, be kind.

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