"Messages from Mother.... Earth Mother is a beautiful,
magic school bus for grown ups. I had such an interesting experience as I
was reading. It suddenly came upon me with a deep understanding. The
voice I was reading in the book was literally the voice of Pacha Mama.
This is hard to articulate but it became very clear to me. Very, very
clear. I LOVE this book!" (Iva Peele, Co-Director of The Road to Q'ero - A Journey Home)
"A unique blend of prophecy, hope and inspiration meant to enlighten." (Keith A. Wheeler, Chair - IUCN Commission on Education and Communications)
"Mare Cromwell's lively instructions offer enchantment and ageless wisdom packaged in novel and humorous ways." (Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., Co-Author, Personal Mythology)
"If anyone can hear what the earth is saying, it is Mare Cromwell. Her book promises to be a rich and consciousness-raising read." (C.M. Mayo, author, Miraculous Air; Journey of a Thousand Miles through Baja California, the Other Mexico)
"A walk in the park sets off a mission to awaken humanity and save Earth, as Cromwell's (If I Gave You God s Phone Number, 2002) work weaves an argument for living in awareness of all life. When her boyfriend announces a troubling decision that disrupts her world, Sarah turns to nature for comfort, only to discover that nature wants help in return. The rustically dressed woman who greets Sarah in the forest turns out to be Earth Mother, whose gentle, compassionate embrace melts Sarah's pain and convinces her of the woman's identity. Earth Mother has something to say to humanity (13 things, in fact) and invites Sarah to be the conduit. In the weekly conversations that follow, Earth Mother imparts observations, pleas and guidelines for living in greater harmony with her and with other people. Her messages cover familiar territory (respect the earth; plant trees) and some terrain that's not typically associated with her: violence, conflict, competition, gratitude, etc. She's not crazy about social media or the belittling of women, and she follows guidance for males with a pep talk for females. Earth Mother s vision of the future is an innovative twist on Utopia, with renewable energy, biodegradable objects, telepathic communication and therapeutic criminal justice. The components might veer toward the simplistic share food; sing; conserve things that you've broken [Earth Mother's] soil or skin to get ; leave her offerings of organically grown tobacco but the cumulative effect isn't trite. A self-styled plant intuitive, sacred gardener and worm wrangler, the author imbues her characters' conversations with a convincing earnestness and ambition. Despite the instructional nature of the messages, Cromwell cloaks Earth Mother in lightheartedness and gives her an endearing predilection for corny jokes as well as messages of hope and love. -- A humorous, good-natured blueprint for saving the planet." (Kirkus Reviews
"[This book] is delightful, simple and inspirational. I gently encourage you, because it s polite and nice, but what I really want to say is Buy this book now! And while you are at it, add a few extra to your virtual shopping cart you ll want to give it to someone." (elephantjournal.com)
"Mare Cromwell is one of our Great Listeners. She beautifully carries the ancient, necessary wisdom into our Present, so we can have a Future!" (Judyth Hill, Mystic Muse)
"Blessed woman, I have just read the chapters on a joyful future & messages to sons & daughter. YESSS!!! Mare, this is exactly where I am being drawn to and you have spoken my heart’s secret dream… more prayers & sacred ceremony, more communicating with plants & nature, and small clusters of simple homes together…you have given me a message of ‘proof’ that I am not crazy with my thoughts & heart’s desires….I am so very grateful for this work….bless you, bless the Mother, bless us all…" [Suzanne Ludekens – former Editor-in-Chief of Atención San Miguel (San Miguel de Allende, Mexico)]
"Mare Cromwell has penned a brilliant and beautiful spiritual guide to loving the Earth in a way that heals. Mother Earth is smiling today for she knows that there are people like her in the world speaking for her. I am touched, blessed and forever changed having read this book." (MicHEAL Teal, The Ancient One)
"Mare Cromwell describes a reality very different than that of industrialized civilization and our day-to-day lives in these messages. The important insights and principles shared in her book can help us think in new ways about how to achieve sustainability in these challenging times." (James E. Crowfoot, Ph.D., Professor and Dean Emeritus, University of Michigan and former President of Antioch College.)
"A unique blend of prophecy, hope and inspiration meant to enlighten." (Keith A. Wheeler, Chair - IUCN Commission on Education and Communications)
"Mare Cromwell's lively instructions offer enchantment and ageless wisdom packaged in novel and humorous ways." (Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., Co-Author, Personal Mythology)
"If anyone can hear what the earth is saying, it is Mare Cromwell. Her book promises to be a rich and consciousness-raising read." (C.M. Mayo, author, Miraculous Air; Journey of a Thousand Miles through Baja California, the Other Mexico)
"A walk in the park sets off a mission to awaken humanity and save Earth, as Cromwell's (If I Gave You God s Phone Number, 2002) work weaves an argument for living in awareness of all life. When her boyfriend announces a troubling decision that disrupts her world, Sarah turns to nature for comfort, only to discover that nature wants help in return. The rustically dressed woman who greets Sarah in the forest turns out to be Earth Mother, whose gentle, compassionate embrace melts Sarah's pain and convinces her of the woman's identity. Earth Mother has something to say to humanity (13 things, in fact) and invites Sarah to be the conduit. In the weekly conversations that follow, Earth Mother imparts observations, pleas and guidelines for living in greater harmony with her and with other people. Her messages cover familiar territory (respect the earth; plant trees) and some terrain that's not typically associated with her: violence, conflict, competition, gratitude, etc. She's not crazy about social media or the belittling of women, and she follows guidance for males with a pep talk for females. Earth Mother s vision of the future is an innovative twist on Utopia, with renewable energy, biodegradable objects, telepathic communication and therapeutic criminal justice. The components might veer toward the simplistic share food; sing; conserve things that you've broken [Earth Mother's] soil or skin to get ; leave her offerings of organically grown tobacco but the cumulative effect isn't trite. A self-styled plant intuitive, sacred gardener and worm wrangler, the author imbues her characters' conversations with a convincing earnestness and ambition. Despite the instructional nature of the messages, Cromwell cloaks Earth Mother in lightheartedness and gives her an endearing predilection for corny jokes as well as messages of hope and love. -- A humorous, good-natured blueprint for saving the planet." (Kirkus Reviews
"[This book] is delightful, simple and inspirational. I gently encourage you, because it s polite and nice, but what I really want to say is Buy this book now! And while you are at it, add a few extra to your virtual shopping cart you ll want to give it to someone." (elephantjournal.com)
"Mare Cromwell is one of our Great Listeners. She beautifully carries the ancient, necessary wisdom into our Present, so we can have a Future!" (Judyth Hill, Mystic Muse)
"Blessed woman, I have just read the chapters on a joyful future & messages to sons & daughter. YESSS!!! Mare, this is exactly where I am being drawn to and you have spoken my heart’s secret dream… more prayers & sacred ceremony, more communicating with plants & nature, and small clusters of simple homes together…you have given me a message of ‘proof’ that I am not crazy with my thoughts & heart’s desires….I am so very grateful for this work….bless you, bless the Mother, bless us all…" [Suzanne Ludekens – former Editor-in-Chief of Atención San Miguel (San Miguel de Allende, Mexico)]
"Mare Cromwell has penned a brilliant and beautiful spiritual guide to loving the Earth in a way that heals. Mother Earth is smiling today for she knows that there are people like her in the world speaking for her. I am touched, blessed and forever changed having read this book." (MicHEAL Teal, The Ancient One)
"Mare Cromwell describes a reality very different than that of industrialized civilization and our day-to-day lives in these messages. The important insights and principles shared in her book can help us think in new ways about how to achieve sustainability in these challenging times." (James E. Crowfoot, Ph.D., Professor and Dean Emeritus, University of Michigan and former President of Antioch College.)