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Book Review: The Drunken Botanist
The entire narrative is resplendent with facts and folklore, often presented with a touch of mischievous cleverness...
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There’s nothing like a great book! Books can deeply influence our way of thinking and have a profound impact on our lives. Here you’ll find our recommendations for books that have made a difference to us, whether in our aromatherapy journey or the way we live our natural lifestyles. This is a great place to find reviews on books you’re sure to enjoy, written by people who share your interests and passions!
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The Book of Everlasting Things
This narrative, along with only a handful of others I’ve read throughout the years, sits at the top of my favorite list.
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Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature and Spirit
I can confidently say that this book would have been a deep and ongoing topic of conversation for my grandmother and me.
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Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD.
Oh, what I wouldn’t give for a child’s night of sleep!
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
While reading this book, I had many "aha moments" that shed light on a lifetime of questions that continue to arise as I navigate through this world as an introvert.
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You Can Heal Your Life
Clients could often be found thumbing through it prior to their sessions or referencing it following their massage.
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The Red Book
I'm not sure if you've been on the receiving end of a "Zen Spanking," but I can tell you that I have. They have been life-changing and unforgettable.
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Seven Thousand Ways to Listen by Mark Nepo
I would suggest this book for anyone even if you’re not an avid reader but someone who might only pick up a book when needing some inspiration to be reminded that there is meaning in trying times.
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Although at first glance this book looks like it is about having a successful business life it is much larger than that.
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Atlas of the Heart
First of all, this hardcover book is so beautiful! When I began to read it, I had to take it in a little at a time to allow the rich content to sit with me before moving forward with the next chapter or sometimes even the next paragraph.
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The Well-Lived Life
This book is practical, inspiring, funny and can even help the reader to find their “own juice”.
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Oxidation - Is Anyone Immune?
Fortunately, this serious event opened the door to her being more receptive to discussing the dreaded death topic.
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Being Mortal - Medicine and What Matters in the End
His message captivated me, and I couldn’t order the book fast enough.
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Grandmothers Counsel the World
The reverence for this group of women was palpable when they appeared, and I felt like I was the luckiest girl in the world to hold sacred space with these brilliant elders.
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The Hidden Messages in Water by Dr. Masaru Emoto
Dr. Maseru Emoto was an internationally renowned Japanese scientist who had done revolutionary work discovering that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words and feelings
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The Aromatic Dog: A Book Review
Chances are most dog owners will at least attempt to use essential oils with their dog. Understanding when and how to use aromatherapy and reading the dog's responses to those aromatics is what makes for a successful experience for both dog and owner.
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Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
Little did I know that many years later, while sitting in a yurt classroom, I would learn how truly amazing these fungi are and how they have been ‘cleaning up’ nature since the beginning of time, along with a lot of our man-made messes too.
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The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
This book uncovered yet another layer that I didn’t even realize existed. A layer that allowed me to move toward living a truly intimate and joyful life.