Healing Of The Soul: Shamanism And Psyche

by Ann Drake

Bomohs are shamans from an Islamic Unani tradition. While in Borneo with the Peace Corps in the 1960s, Ann Drake made contacts which eventually would draw her into this lineage connected with historic indigenous practices.

Genres: Psychology

197 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Betsy Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Naylor, author of over 80 books for teens (including the Newberry Award-winning “Shiloh”), tries her hand at adult fiction in this account of the first year after 56-year-old Harry Gill becomes a widow.

I imagine that anyone who has lost a spouse will identify with the everyday issues that Harry has to deal with as he attempts to adjust to this new landscape of his life. He is amazed at the number of well-meaning women who throw themselves at him. He is surprised at himself when he becomes involved with a young boarder he takes in. And, as his three adult children deal with the crises in their own lives, Harry realizes that it was always his wife who knew how to respond, who would decide how they would respond as a couple. Now Harry is left, for the first time, to negotiate these waters on his own.

I thought this was a beautifully told story with very real characters and no fairy tale ending
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[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast read. The authors personal experience and transition from psychotherapy to bringing shamanism into her practice. Interesting read, but as an autobiography.