Awaken the Wilderness Within

by Janelle Schmidt

At a time when the bond between humanity and nature appears to be fraying, Janelle Schmidt’s Awaken the Wilderness Within acts as a precious mediator. Through poetry, prose, and raw photography, Janelle chronicles of a journey to be at home in the world, in the wilderness, and in herself.

During a period of anxiety and grief following trials, transitions, and trauma, Janelle begin to express herself. A flood of words and images – rich with insights and intuitions, sensuality and soulfulness - welled up on trail runs and nature walks. Sorrow gave way to spiritual transformation.

Awaken the Wilderness Within is a doorway into one woman's healing odyssey in the natural world period lyrical, uninhibited, and ecstatic, it connects to the wilderness within every soul.

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met the author promoting her work at a local bookstore. She encouraged me to read a page from the book. I don’t remember which page I read, but I was so overwhelmed with emotion that tears came to my eyes, right there in the store. Now, having finished the book, I’m not sure why I reacted to strongly. This rating is for whatever reawakening I had in the store.

[Ferfernelly1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book as a gift. It is raw and emotional. The author’s poems touch my soul. I took my time with each poem and felt it.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 for me personally

The title is actually Awaken the WILDNESS Within