This book is very well recommended.In this life-changing book that blends myth, memoir, and modern-day mentors, renowned psychologist Dr. '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. A real game changer.' - The Way of the Buzzard 'This book has the power to change lives, I truly believe that. '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 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 'A beautiful, intelligent and unusual book. Recommended.' - Sharon Paice Macleod, SageWoman

'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. 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 'Women have long been told to 'know our place'. 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 This is an anthem for all we could be, an essential book for this, the most critical of recent times. Truly, it's mind-blowing in the most profound and exhilarating sense. 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 females in native mythology, and guidance from contemporary women who have re-rooted themselves in land and community and taken responsibility for shaping the future.īeautifully 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. Like Women who Run with the Wolves, this is powerful rallying cry to women to embrace a different kind of femininity. well then, women might indeed save not only ourselves, but the world.'

'If women remember that once upon a time we sang with the tongues of seals and flew with the wings of swans, that we forged our own paths through the dark forest while creating a community of its many inhabitants, then we will rise up rooted, like trees.

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 In this life-changing book that blends myth, memoir and modern day mentors, renowned psychologist Dr Sharon Blackie journeys from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection.

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