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Stephanie Rose Bird holds a BFA cum laude from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University and an MFA from the University of California at San Diego. Bird works as an artist, herbalist, aromatherapist, and sole proprietor of Almost Edible Natural Products. Visit her at show more stephanierosebird.com. show less

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As a long-time fan of Stephanie Rose Bird, I could not wait to read her new book, Earth Mama’s Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss. Weight loss does not feature among my goals, but I am a firm believer that a sound mind begets a sound body, and although I don’t have any pounds to lose, I am always looking for ways to improve my overall health and wellness. Armed with excitement and eager to discover new tricks to take care of my body and mind, I happily delved into the preface of the book. It didn’t take but a couple of pages for me to realize that this book is not only for women who aim to lose weight, but for all of us who strive toward wholeness.
It was fascinating to read of Bird’s travels to Australia, and her openness to expose herself to cultures that might hold secrets we too often dismiss as primitive. Her adventure reminded me of Carlos Castaneda’s perception when he first met Don Juan: As a young, well-educated anthropologist, Castaneda was quick to assume that a bushman was no match to a scientist; thankfully for him, Castaneda soon realized that Don Juan knew a lot more than Carlos gave him credit for, and he eventually agreed to become Don Juan’s student. Stephanie Rose Bird did not make such an initial mistake. She moved herself and her family to Australia after feeling pulled by Aborigines’ works of art, and she spent a year learning about their culture and healing techniques. Her observations led her to understand that many other cultures view food as a necessary intake to stay alive, but unlike us, they don’t live to eat. Rather, the relationship they have with food is a holistic one, focused on the connection we have with everything around us.
Her reflections in this book branch out to embrace other cultures as well, from European systems of belief to African-derived religions that made their way to America and blended with Catholicism to create Santeria and a handful of other similar traditions that are still honored and served today.
But, aside from the great intellectual references, what intrigued me about this book most is its practical approach to creating a whole person through bits of wisdom gathered in multiple places. The book is rich with “recipes” and simple rituals that can easily empower its readers and give them new resolve to “keep on the path.”
Earth Mama’s Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss is a book for anyone who wishes to delve deeper and become healthier, by embracing a new sense of awareness that will accompany them the rest of their lives.
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SCarringtonsmith | Jun 6, 2017 |
I was working on a novel in which the characters used Hoodoo to banish a ghost. Ms. Bird's book was accessible, informative, and fascinating. The book has an excellent balance of academia (Hoodoo and magick background/history) and practicality (how to try it yourself, the philosophical underpinnings of Hoodoo, etc.). I recommend this book for anyone interested in working with natural conjuring or with an interest in the history of African-based healing traditions in the "new world."
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AlliBax | 3 other reviews | Aug 14, 2014 |
I love "Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones"!! This is the kind of book that you will want to keep handy b/c you'll want to go back to it It is educational, magical & inspirational...I can't wait to read "A Healing Grove"!! ~
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Brandi_Renee | 3 other reviews | Aug 12, 2014 |
The trees are the "ladder" that connect every world. In Stephanie's book you learn to re-connect with Tree Magick and to ground yourself in their roots and to fly with their leaves and grow with their branches. Enter into the planes that exist all around us through the Trees and learn to practice regular rituals ( the act of a repeated act or actions) that bring you in touch with Divinity and the Secrets of this Earth Plane. Stephanie's wide eyed and inspiring journey with the Sacredness of Tree Lore will transcend you into the Forest and Woods to dance freely and find yourself there. Are you ready to evolve to a Higher Plane of Existence and be free and bountiful...if you are ...open the book and start your journey!… (more)
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LadyMaryEStafford | 2 other reviews | Aug 8, 2014 |

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