Books
Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach
A lovely book to keep or give as a gift. This is a comfort book either to read on a day to day basis following the rhythm of her ideas or just to dip into. Also by the same author: Romancing the Ordinary
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
The 3 month (12 week) programme this book takes you through can truly change the way you think, feel and act. Inspirational. Also by the same author: Walking in this World, The Vein of Gold and The Right to Write.
The Complete Homeopathy Handbook by Miranda Castro
This is a good all round introduction to Homeopathy for someone starting from scratch. It provides a very practical method for learning self-prescribing, and is used by lots of Homeopaths to teach Introductory Courses (Julia included).
Homeopathy for Mother & Baby by Miranda Castro
This is a really supportive and sensible book – a God send for the uncertain new mother. It's full of practical and sensible advice about many aspects of taking care of a baby and of yourself pre- and post-natally.
Aromatherapy – An A-Z by Patricia Davis
An enjoyable and very useful book written by the women who helped make aromatherapy a household word. Patricia Davis is a true professional whose love and knowledge of her subject comes through in every work. Covers most of what you need to know about oils, ailments and illnesses.
Your Best Year Yet by Jenny Ditzier
Does exactly what it says in the title.
Life After Birth by Kate Figges and Madonna and Child by Melissa Benn
Both books with a bit of a feminist bent about motherhood, great to read during the post-natal period (ie the rest of your life), especially if you need reassuring that you still have a brain between your ears.
Feast by Nigella Lawson
A feast of a book, lovely pictures and an enthusiastic sense of cooking adventure. Makes you want to have a massive kitchen and a huge family to cook up feasts for. However even if you never get round to cooking anything it is still enjoyable reading.
De-tox Yourself by Jane Scrivener
I've followed her month-long de-tox (as did my husband). We found it easy, enjoyable and both liked the benefits! Certainly I was much clearer in my mind and whizzed though all my boring paperwork at work every morning. Had loads more energy for exercise and other things too.
What Mother's Do, especially when it looks like nothing by Naomi Stadlen
This is an absolute joy to read for any mother thinking things like ‘God I'm so tired I could die', ‘How come I never get anything done all day?' and ‘why didn't anyone tell me having a baby was going to be like this?' We all go through this of course, and this book reassures us that we're not alone.
Australian Bush Flower Essences and Bush Flower Healing by Ian White
These are both lovely books with which to learn how to use these powerful Flower Essences.
The Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann Wormwood
Very useful, easy to read book which make you want to try out the ideas. Covers children, old people, pets, houses and common ailments. Also by the same author: The Fragrant Mind and The Fragrant Heavens.
Books about food and good eating:
Snail Eggs and Samphire by Derek Cooper
If you care about your food then you must read this book.
An omlette and a glass of wine by Elizabeth David
Selection of her best writings – it makes you wonder where we would be without her.
The River Cottage Family Cookbook by Hugh Fernley Whittingstall
This is a book by someone who walks the talk.
The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater
I love Nigel Slater's writing and his recipes. He makes me want to cook but I love just curling up with his books and planning the things I will make.
Story books for children young and old
A Traveller in Time by Alison Uttley
For when you want to be somewhere else
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Magic, sex and chocolate. Excellent idea.
The Onion Girl by Charles de Lint
This is an excellent book for teenagers, deals with the issues of sexual abuse in a very moving but ultimately positive way.
Three novels of old New York by Edith Wharton
‘Chick Lit' of the Eighteenth century
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