To Speak for the Trees My life’s journey from ancient Celtic wisdom to a healing vision of the forest By Diana Beresford-Kroeger, PhD Penguin Random House (September 24, 2019) I am very excited to recommend you read To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kruger. From reading my blogs and book reports, you probably noticed I have a deep love for trees. Despite this great interest, I had never heard of this author who writes about trees scientifically and… Read more »
Living in a Mindful Universe A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness by Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell Imagine, being terribly ill and falling into a coma. Imagine feeling suspended in time for seven days. Now imagine, miraculously awakening and remembering everything that occurred during those seven days. Much to the astonishment of his doctors and colleagues, that is exactly what happened to American neurosurgeon, Eben Alexander, in 2008. This near-death experience led Dr. Alexander to change his… Read more »
Real Magic Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science and a Guide to the Secrets of the Universe. By Dean Radin Penguin Random House (April 10, 2018) Calling all skeptics. If that’s you — or you just want to learn more about magic, check out Dean Radin’s new book, Real Magic. It is full of useful information and interesting stories as he takes us on his journey — exploring magic from an “evidence based scientific perspective.” Since scientists tend to dismiss magic, I… Read more »
Extraordinary Knowing Science, Skepticism and the inexplicable power of the Human Mind By Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer, PhD Penguin Random House (February 26, 2008) Have you ever had an experience you could not explain logically? That’s what happened to Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer, a psychoanalyst and researcher living an “ordinary” life. The harp story After months of searching for her daughter’s stolen harp, desperation — and a good friend – prompted Dr. Mayer to call on a dowser for help in locating… Read more »
I’ve always been connected to trees. As a child I spent a lot of time with my great aunt, Tante Liesbeth. She lived in what was then called “the Transvaal,” a former province just north of the Vaal River in South Africa. She had a country store in a forestry reserve near the town of Sabie. An incredible pine forest surrounded my great aunt’s house. I loved walking in those trees — and I loved the smell. At the bottom… Read more »
Heart Intelligence Connecting with the intuitive guidance of the heart By Doc Childre, Howard Martin, Deborah Rozman, and Rollin McCraty Waterfront Press (February 14, 2016) What an uplifting and optimistic book! I found Heart Intelligence: Connecting with the intuitive guidance of the heart a joy to read. Throughout this book the authors — Doc Childre, Howard Martin, Deborah Rozman, and Rollin McCraty – walk us through today’s cutting-edge research to show us just how powerful our hearts can be. This… Read more »
