Reviews for All My Relations: Living with Animals as Teachers and Healers

The average rating for All My Relations: Living with Animals as Teachers and Healers based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-03-21 00:00:00 Andie Beers My Review: Hermit. Crazy cat lady. Bleeding heart. Tree hugger. These are all labels I've carried throughout my life and of which I've never been ashamed. My relationship with animals and Nature (second only to love for my family) has been one of the most constant and powerful forces in my life. I find in Nature the most beautiful and inspirational qualities and, much like Susan Chernak McElory, I have learned my most valuable lessons from our four-legged brothers and sisters. These furry, scaled, and feathered creatures truly are the most incredible teachers and healers this world will ever know' if only we choose to honor them. McElroy speaks eloquently of her own animal guides in several books including the present- All My Relations- which is a quick and captivating read. In her writings, she describes the mystical potency of critter companionship and shares stories of inter-species support, respect, and relationships. The sheer power and personal truth of her experiences creates a certain reverence in her readers. It is a reverence of the human relationship with the natural world; the possibilities for healing and growth, the capacity for love and honor, and the beautiful strength of communion.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-07-18 00:00:00 AMEEN Ahmad It took a couple of chapters for me to get into this book, but then it grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. I was captivated by Susan's honest reflections on her encounters with animals and the oftentimes painful lessons that she learned from them. She delves into many feelings and issues regarding animals that we'd prefer to not talk about, and does so in a very thought provoking way that still somehow leaves me with a sense of hope. I am grateful for her openness and courage in telling these stories.