Whispered Wisdom: Portraits of Grandmother Earth

by Mary Summer Rain

Whispered Wisdom is a celebration of the incredible beauty of nature. The photos were taken by Mary Summer Rain, whose powerful and lyrical descriptions of the Colorado mountains set the background and the tone for her writings about her experiences with No-Eyes, her beloved Indian shaman teacher. Accompanying the photos is a collection of verse, prose, vignettes, and sayings taken from her woods-walking journal. Together the pictures and the words weave wonderful tapestry of the many faces of Mother Earth, and the wisdom that nature has to teach humanity. Here is an inspiring and enlightening addition to the works of this unique writer.

To my beloved Grandmother Earth--

For the primeval Wisdom you have whispered from you sweet and
gentle Breath. . .your timeless Wind,
For the warm Comfort you have radiated from your tender and sensitive Heart. . .your shimmering Core, For the laughing Happiness you have sung from you coursing< and eternal Life Force. . .your singing Streams, For the deep Sensitivities you have instilled from your dignified and Lustrous Spirit. . .your moonlit Mountains, And for the Universal Truths you have revealed from your aged and ancient Bones. . .your Golden Canyons. Each evening as my prayer smoke rises into the receiving night sky, I give thanks for the sharing of your ancient whispered wisdom.

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1992

About the author

Mary Summer Rain is a naturalist philosopher and prolific author whose lyrical writing and deep insight have inspired generations. Best known for her works on nature, dream symbolism, feminine spirituality, and prophecy, she brings clarity to complex subjects. Her novel Ruby was a finalist for the New Age Retailers 2005 Narcissus Award, and she appeared on NBC’s Ancient Prophecies. Mary lives in the Rocky Mountains, sharing a woodland cabin with rescue dogs and a crow named Merlin.

Reviews

[sequoia spirit · Rating 1 out of 5]

not that it's bad, it's just dated is all.. some of the photos are blurry.. and generic..
and her poetry repeats itself.. i like the concept of the book, but it just left me feeling kind of flat.. instead of all the mountain shots, center on the bark, the moss, some bokeh..
as i said, just dated..

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had this book once.... Great book.

[Pj · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little know book, but it captures the feeling of that special nature of Colorado!