Womankind: Connection and Wisdom Around the World

by Nancy Leigh Harless

Crouch over an open fire near the Guatemalan border while Cecelia teaches the significance of making the small tortilla. Sit under a cashew tree in Belize on a quiet rainforest afternoon and answer the young Mayan mothers' 'How can we make no more babies come?' Hold Ermine in your arms in a courtyard amid the children and the chickens and weep with her as she shares her poignant story of war. Careen down a rut-filled, twisting mountain road in the Kosovo countryside, racing for the hospital. Will you make it before Hamide's baby delivers? In a colorful tapestry woven with culture and experience, author Nancy Leigh Harless invites readers along on her real-life journey in Womankind. In her collection of inspiring, sometimes heart-wrenching experiences, readers will encounter and learn from the many different women of Nancy's travels. Live, laugh, and love with women around the world as you join the sisterhood of Womankind.

220 pages, Paperback

First published October 23, 2007

About the author

Nancy Leigh Harless is an award winning poet and writer. Her works have been included in many anthologies including Cup of Comfort, The Healing Project, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Travelers Tales, as well as many professional and literary journals

A BSN graduate of Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education in Spokane,Washington, Nancy received her advanced degree at University of Texas S Medical Center. A retired nurse practitioner, Nancy travels often -- usually off the well-paved road. Throughout her travels she has seen women struggle, sometimes against daunting odds. She has seen them nearly break under the weight of their own lives. She also has felt an abundance of spirit, of wisdom and of connection with these same women -- ordinary women who live with extraordinary grace.

What she has come to know for sure is the message of her first book, Womankind: Connection & Wisdom Around the World, a collection of stories gleaned from her international nursing experiences and travels."

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

It comes as no surprise, women have always needed each other. When my son Daniel died and my husband left our family, it was the women in my life who held me close and let me know I would survive. Womankind is a celebration of life--regardless of what we have or do not have.

Like Nancy Harless, I have lived in third world countries and found that the bonds women hold are valuable and withstand all that life flings. Nancy has let us in on the lives of many special women and we are richer because of her skill at sharing that feminine spirit with us.

~ Alice J. Wisler, author of Rain Song, How Sweet It Is, Slices of Sunlight and Down the Cereal Aisle.
http://www.alicewisler.com

[Lucy Ringold · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book for me was very thought-provoking, uplifting and inspiring. I even read one chapter about a Mexican woman making tortillas to my grandson and he loved it. I met a lady at the library and she asked if i had read it-I highly recommended it. The next time we met she told how much she enjoyed it and thanked me for my recommendation.

[Katie Witek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching stories of women from other cultures trying to survive despite overwhelming difficulties. This book helps us to understand their struggles and to admire their indomitable spirit, courage and grace.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy's book makes one realize that the only thing holding us back from our dreams is ourselves. This book shares the stories of those women who make a difference in other people's lives by doing what they believe in.

[Mary Phelan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy makes you feel like you have been lifted off your couch and have instantly become her travel companion! Her whimsical and touching stories leave you yearning for the next chapter, and wondering where the next adventure will take you -or who you might meet!

[HRHCC]

I read this book awhile ago & savored every story! I'm hoping Nancy will write more stories soon! I need my fix! Such wonderful & inspiring stories!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Very moving. Truely inspirational!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring and enchanting. Good one story a night feel good book. Made me want to be a better person.

[Tammy Nicks]

This is such a fantastic read...Nancy has a true talent for story telling she draws you into each story as if you were there... Highly recommend....

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stories of strong women and their challenges around the world.

[Rodney]

This book truly inspired me. Nancy, you confirmed my thought that, person-t-person around the world, we can, MUST, make a connection.

[Louise Harless · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a very good and inspirational book. I enjoyed every story.