The inspiring eco-feminist memoir and manifesto that changes lives. With lyrical, visceral writing, this rallying cry for the re-wilding of womanhood has gathered followers and readers across the world.
A life-changing journey from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection. `This is the core of our task: to respect and revere ourselves, and so bring about a world in which women are respected and revered, recognised once again as holding the life-giving power of the earth itself.'
The inspiring eco-feminist memoir and manifesto that changes lives. With lyrical, visceral writing, this rallying cry for the re-wilding of womanhood has gathered followers and readers across the world.
A life-changing journey from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection. `This is the core of our task: to respect and revere ourselves, and so bring about a world in which women are respected and revered, recognised once again as holding the life-giving power of the earth itself.'
'Mind-blowing. An anthem for all we could be... I sincerely hope every woman who can read has the time and space to read it' Manda Scott, author of Boudica and A Treachery of Spies
A life-changing journey from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection.
If Women Rose Rooted has been described as both transformative and essential. Sharon Blackie leads the reader on a quest to find their place in the world, drawing inspiration from the wise and powerful women in native mythology, and guidance from contemporary role models who have re-rooted themselves in land and community and taken responsibility for shaping the future.
Beautifully written, honest and moving, If Women Rose Rooted is a passionate song to a different kind of femininity, a rallying, feminist cry for the rewilding of womanhood; reclaiming our role as guardians of the land.
“"I love this book. Truly, it's mind-blowing in the most profound and exhilarating sense. This is an anthem for all we could be, an essential book for this, the most critical of recent times. I sincerely hope every woman who can read is given one, and has the time and the space to read it." -- Manda Scott, author of Boudica and Into the Fire "Women have long been told to 'know our place'. This powerful and inspiring exploration of the female relationship with landscape turns the diktat around, showing us what may be gained from doing just that." -- Melissa Harrison, author of Clay and At Hawthorn Time "Blackie does an admirable job of describing a beautiful, rich, intoxicating, messy, terrifying and ultimately illuminating pathway into the heart of the land and of our own souls. Recommended." -- Sharon Paice Macleod, SageWoman "A beautiful, intelligent and unusual book... I'm hoping this book will become the anthem of our generation." -- Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens, The Wild Girl and The Beast's Garden "It was one of those rare times when I felt as if by some means of synchronicity, the right book reached me at exactly the right moment." -- Dreaming in Stitches "This book has the power to change lives, I truly believe that... A real game changer." -- The Way of the Buzzard "It is heartening to read a progressive view of the women's movement and one that links with care for the Earth and all living beings. This book is very well recommended." -- GreenSpirit magazine”
'Mind-blowing. An anthem for all we could be... I sincerely hope every woman has the time and space to read it' Manda Scott, author of Boudica and Any Human Power
A beautiful, intelligent and unusual book... I'm hoping this book will become the anthem of our generation' Kate Forsyth
It is heartening to read a progressive view of the women's movement and one that links with care for the Earth and all living beings. This book is very well recommended' GreenSpirit
'Powerful and inspiring' Melissa Harrison, author of All Among the Barley
Dr Sharon Blackie is an award-winning author and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore. Her highly acclaimed books, lectures and teaching programmes are focused on reimagining women's stories, and on the relevance of myth and fairy tales to the personal, cultural and environmental issues we face today. She has written six books, which have been translated into several languages: The Long Delirious Burning Blue, If Women Rose Rooted, The Enchanted Life, Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women, Hagitude and Wise Women. Sharon's awards include the Society of Authors' Roger Deakin Award and a Creative Scotland Writer's Award. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts. She lives in Cumbria with her husband, dogs, hens and sheep.
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