Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small,   ISBN:9780875420288

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This is one of my favorite books, notwithstanding the silly directions for the Wannabe to practice "animal medicine".

Andrews gathers an excellent encyclopedia about not only Native animal medicine but a comprehensive encyclo-dictionary about every animal and its meaning to the Natives of this land. Did you know the spider is the mother of writing, and it is the badger who is the keepr of stories? Did you know the mouse is the stimulator of creative energy and expression? If you keep seeing a mouse in the kitchen, you must ask yourself: am I expressing myself enough?

Ah, it is a pleasure to get into the actual meanings the animals hold for us all, according to Native lore. I would even recommend this book for zoologists...there is a gerat deal to learn from the good, solid folkloric facts here.

Though a tad on the silly side, the "medicine" information is valuable too, if the writer was not such a hardcore believer in the mystical mumbo-jumbo. But then that is why Ted Andrews sells good books, and sells well. I can't say as much for my humble self....

I like this book so much I own two copies: a working research copy and a clean library-piece copy.

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This book has been an indispensible part of my library for years, ever since I began to work with my dreams. I know that if focuses on animals as totems, but it is great for helping you determine the meaning of a particular animal featured in your dreams or that suddenly begins to appear in your life. Most members of the "dream group" I belong to have a copy on their book shelf and find it as valuable as I do.

When I bought my Kindle, I was excited about having a "mobile" copy of this book that I could have with me whenever I needed it. It translated well to the digital format and has a nice clickable Table of Contents. The pictures are even decent!

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I once had this book and loaned it to a friend ... I never got it back :( !! I was never so glad to see the price and the quickness I received this wonderful book. ANYONE who loves Animals should read this book .. I am not a big book reader but It is fun , intersting and in many of my incounters with the reasons animals come into your life have been very true. I highly recomend this book. You will not be disappointed :) ENJOY..

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Animal Speak by Ted Andrews has made a tremendous impact on my life. Ted was a gifted and wise man. I wish I could thank him for the wisdom he has shared so generously. I highly recommend this book as a guide for anyone who seeks truth and the deeper meaning of life. We only need to ask and be willing to listen and learn from the animals.

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very profound and interesting reading. Wonderful information and very concise..very in depth information. Love it!!!!!