Reviews
"A heart-soaring, soul-lifting book from one of the most gifted, inspiring women I know. The book glows with gentle encouragement, touching stories, and luminous wisdom deeply woven from Ardie's life. You will glow for days after reading this book."--Susan Skog, author of Embracing Our Essence: Spiritual Conversations with Prominent Women and ABC's for Living "Gifts of the Spirit is an act of courage and generosity. In telling her own stories, Ardie offers optimistic insights into the joys and celebrations of pain and grief of this life. Her wisdom is lucidly revealing. I highly recommend this book to anyone searching for truth, wisdom, and spiritual growth."--James A. Autry, author of Love and Profit, The Art of Caring Leadership, and Confessions of an Accidental Businessman "This nourishing collection of stories is medicine for the soul. Ardath Rodale is a woman who has faced more than any one woman's share of challenges and has turned her experiences into tales of hope and healing. A book to sit with and savor slowly, like a soothing cup of honey-lemon tea or an afternoon with a cherished friend."--Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Animals as Teachers & Healers "A deft weaving of image, anecdote, and spirit-- at once elegant in its simplicity and intricate in its subtle play of heart and spirit. And, like any priceless tapestry, its effects linger long and deep in our souls."--Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Mythic Life and The Search for the Beloved "Gifts of the Spirit allows us to drink from the well of Ardie Rodale's extraordinary life, which offers us sweet sips of wisdom and loving inspiration for those who thirst for meaning...."--Keith Smith, American painter, "A heart-soaring, soul-lifting book from one of the most gifted, inspiring women I know. The book glows with gentle encouragement, touching stories, and luminous wisdom deeply woven from Ardie's life. You will glow for days after reading this book." -- Susan Skog, author of Embracing Our Essence: Spiritual Conversations with Prominent Women and ABC's for Living " Gifts of the Spirit is an act of courage and generosity. In telling her own stories, Ardie offers optimistic insights into the joys and celebrations of pain and grief of this life. Her wisdom is lucidly revealing. I highly recommend this book to anyone searching for truth, wisdom, and spiritual growth." -- James A. Autry, author of Love and Profit, The Art of Caring Leadership, and Confessions of an Accidental Businessman "This nourishing collection of stories is medicine for the soul. Ardath Rodale is a woman who has faced more than any one woman's share of challenges and has turned her experiences into tales of hope and healing. A book to sit with and savor slowly, like a soothing cup of honey-lemon tea or an afternoon with a cherished friend." -- Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Animals as Teachers & Healers "A deft weaving of image, anecdote, and spirit-- at once elegant in its simplicity and intricate in its subtle play of heart and spirit. And, like any priceless tapestry, its effects linger long and deep in our souls." -- Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Mythic Life and The Search for the Beloved " Gifts of the Spirit allows us to drink from the well of Ardie Rodale's extraordinary life, which offers us sweet sips of wisdom and loving inspiration for those who thirst for meaning...." -- Keith Smith, American painter, A heart-soaring, soul-lifting book from one of the most gifted, inspiring women I know. The book glows with gentle encouragement, touching stories, and luminous wisdom deeply woven from Ardie's life. You will glow for days after reading this book., "A heart-soaring, soul-lifting book from one of the most gifted, inspiring women I know. The book glows with gentle encouragement, touching stories, and luminous wisdom deeply woven from Ardie's life. You will glow for days after reading this book."--Susan Skog, author of Embracing Our Essence: Spiritual Conversations with Prominent Women and ABC's for Living " Gifts of the Spirit is an act of courage and generosity. In telling her own stories, Ardie offers optimistic insights into the joys and celebrations of pain and grief of this life. Her wisdom is lucidly revealing. I highly recommend this book to anyone searching for truth, wisdom, and spiritual growth."--James A. Autry, author of Love and Profit, The Art of Caring Leadership , and Confessions of an Accidental Businessman "This nourishing collection of stories is medicine for the soul. Ardath Rodale is a woman who has faced more than any one woman's share of challenges and has turned her experiences into tales of hope and healing. A book to sit with and savor slowly, like a soothing cup of honey-lemon tea or an afternoon with a cherished friend."--Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Animals as Teachers & Healers "A deft weaving of image, anecdote, and spirit-- at once elegant in its simplicity and intricate in its subtle play of heart and spirit. And, like any priceless tapestry, its effects linger long and deep in our souls."--Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Mythic Life and The Search for the Beloved " Gifts of the Spirit allows us to drink from the well of Ardie Rodale's extraordinary life, which offers us sweet sips of wisdom and loving inspiration for those who thirst for meaning...."--Keith Smith, American painter, Gifts of the Spirit allows us to drink from the well of Ardie Rodale's extraordinary life, which offers us sweet sips of wisdom and loving inspiration for those who thirst for meaning...., Gifts of the Spirit is an act of courage and generosity. In telling her own stories, Ardie offers optimistic insights into the joys and celebrations of pain and grief of this life. Her wisdom is lucidly revealing. I highly recommend this book to anyone searching for truth, wisdom, and spiritual growth., This nourishing collection of stories is medicine for the soul. Ardath Rodale is a woman who has faced more than any one woman's share of challenges and has turned her experiences into tales of hope and healing. A book to sit with and savor slowly, like a soothing cup of honey-lemon tea or an afternoon with a cherished friend., A deft weaving of image, anecdote, and spirit-- at once elegant in its simplicity and intricate in its subtle play of heart and spirit. And, like any priceless tapestry, its effects linger long and deep in our souls.
