Finding Artemisia

Name: Finding Artemisia
Price: $17.99 USD
Author: Denise Greenaway
ISBN: 9781452503844

A Journey into Ancient Women’s Business

by Denise Greenaway

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Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 5/2/2012

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 276

ISBN : 9781452503844

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Page Count : 276

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About the Book

Australian Psychologist and author, Denise Greenaway uses her own experience as a guest of one of the oldest tribes in the world, and takes the reader on a powerful journey into the ancient female mind and spirit. Set in a remote, desert, Aboriginal community, her novel re-discovers the powerful connection that is ancient women's business and juxtaposes it with the lives of modern women. Beautifully written, it is a gripping tale that unveils ancient secrets that modern women can still remember.

About the Author

Denise Greenaway is an Australian psychologist, educator and author of Mirror Mirror, a body-image fairytale workbook for girls aged eight to twelve, and Rainbow Food, a healthy eating workbook for schools and families.

Customer Reviews

"A fascinating glimpse into the rituals of aboriginal women and their relevance to all modern women. So interesting and if you want to really feel the heat and see the extraordinary beauty of the Australian desert, ""Finding Artimesia"" is for you. An amazing experience. More please Denise!"

Lyssa Hagan
"Beautiful cover which attracted me at first. I bought 2 copies, one for my sister and the other for my wife. Very interesting and descriptive. They thought it was fantastic and now I am in the good books for sometime. I hope she writes another."

John Maloclm
"Finding Artemisia is a fascinating, compelling and beautifully paced story. It is unlike any book i have read before and is impossible to put it down. The author takes us into the shadows of worlds that have not been fully explored in todays society, such as anorexia, eating disorders and body image issues and then magically weaves this topic into an adventure type self help exploration tale, which takes us deep into the outback and sitting with ancient wisdom. I highly recommend this book to any women that wonders ""what it is to be a woman"" in todays world."

Kamahl
"Finding Artemisia is a page turner. I bought it for my mother, but I really enjoyed it too. Before reading this novel, I knew nothing about anorexia or traditional Aboriginal custom, so I found it very informative. But it is also really enjoyable. I was particularly pleased with the way the main male character was portrayed."

Dr Richard A Wiltshire
"Finding Artemisia is instantly seductive and skillfully woven - a patchwork of raw and appealing characters and intensely meaningful experiences cleverly cloaked in layers of magic, mysticism and modernity. An incredible journey into 'ancient women's business' and the vulnerability and strength that comes through the authentic connection of women across time and culture. I couldn?t put it down. I laughed and I sobbed, AND was inspired to love and support the women around me.

PS to the author: thank you for the sensitive unraveling of female relationships, thank you for reminding me of the crucial nurturing role of aunties and thank you for giving Diana a husband and valuing life and love with men. I'll certainly be recommending Finding Artemisia to all my friends."""

Lyndal
"I enjoyed Finding Artemesia from start to finish. The characters were completely believable and intriguing. Having spent time in the outback of Australia I was fascinated with the scenes with the Aboriginal women and with the white women who lived and worked among them. The dialogue was authentic and I would recommend the book to anyone interested in the subject of anorexia in young girls. Or just wants a fast moving,enjoyable yarn A terrific read. Congratulations to the author. "

Jan Dawkins
"I felt as if I was on the journey every step of the way. What a rare opportunity to visit a remote Aboriginal community and at the same time have an insight into the modern world of body image and eating disorders. This is a great story, which will help readers to understand women's struggles with their body image in today's world.

Moloki"

M. K. Druesne
"I finished reading this book in a couple of days, I truly cant remember the last time I devoured a book like that. The need for Wisdom, Belonging, and Spiritual Understanding is so important in our lives, and this book certainly imparts a connection to this, through the Journey of all the Women in it. I personally felt healing occur with my mother/daughter relationship as my inner-feeling journeyed into the lives of the characters and sacred womens business. So thank you Denise Greenaway. I am unable to go on your Desert trip with you this time but the book somehow gave me the feeling of being there which was good enough for now. I finished the book feeling refreshed, and relieved by the healing I experienced, and with a deep respect for indigenous wisdom. LOVE. "

Alfira
"I Loved that book! It transported me from my everyday life in Canada to the very center of the australian desert. What a magnificent journey into the breathtaking world of indigenous Australia. This is a fascinating insight into the reality of many girls suffering today, from eating disorders. This book is too good not to share!

Milles Bravos!"

Marie-Claude
"I loved the imagery, really enjoyed the ""journey"", it offered something new and mysterious. It hooks you right into the story, believable characters, highly recommend it."

Lisa Christoffersen
"I was lucky enough to be given this book - though I had spotted it and already knew that it was one i wanted to read. Denise has managed to combine her considerable experience of handling the psyche of the unwell with her exploration into the wisdom and culture of the people of her native land. The result is a subtle but strong encounter with both. It surely resonates with all, in one way or another, and is a beautiful gift to those that recognise the signs within that remind us we all - and always connected. Thank you for bringing us such a great story - and may you enjoy much success on the back of it. Please write another!"

Jean Chamberlen
"I'm not a big reader, however I found it difficult to put this book down. I really felt myself transported into the centre of Australia. I have long wanted to make that journey myself; To learn more about the lives of the indigenous people of Australia. What I discovered was far more than I had expected. I would encourage every woman to read this wonderful book;"

gaye hawnt
"What a fabulous book. Not only a wonderful and insightful journey into Australian indigenous ""women's business"" but a compelling story, difficult to put down. I just bought another copy for my sister in law who I know will love it too. Thank you"

Christine Lucke
I laughed and cried throughout this wonderful story. I was there all the way. The many deep levels sang to me. An important book that packs a powerful punch. Thank you for the journey.

Ms Virginia Bryan
"A beautifully wordcrafted story which intertwines the author's professional expertise in girl's anorexia with her personal experiences of Aboringal desert women's values acting as as foil to that of her own culture. The word pictures of spaces and places in the desert are intimate in observaton and poetic in their description. The story of Diana's spiritual journey and growth in her personal strength was absorbing as were the insights into the plight of sufferers of anorexia, the landscape of Aboriginal desert communities and awakening to the richness of their women's rituals. Thank you Denise, I read this book feeling as though I was there with you on this journey. "

patricia
"A wonderful initiation into the healing power of the dreamtime. There's no way you can read this book and not slip into the in-between worlds where magic really does happen.

Greenaway creatively weaves a gripping and compassionate tale involving a very real life problem, effecting many young women in our society today, into a journey that takes the main protagonist Diana, to the central desert of Australia. It is here where she meets with the indigenous women and is ceremoniously introduced to the Ancient Healing Wisdoms. Greenaway shows very courageously the interconnectedness of Diana's life and that of her patient, Artemesia. Diana's genuine care for Artemesia and her soulful desire for her healing goes far beyond the expected.

A truly touching read which will extend the boundaries of your inner realities.

Paula Baruksopulo

Psychologist"

Paula Baruksopulo
"I bought two copies of Finding Artemisia: one for my wife, because our daughter had anorexia and one for my sister, because her daughter once had bulimia. We all agree it was a fascinating read and clever in the way that it took you into a culture that never had anorexia or body image problems. We all appreciated the way the mother was portrayed too, because often the mothers of girls with ED's are demonised. But you don't have to have had an ED to enjoy this gripping story. i would recommend it to anyone who enjoys great characters, suspense and an adventure into the Aussie outback. JM"

John Malcolm
"I downloaded this new novel and I'm HOOKED! And trust me, I'm a harsh critic. I'm very impressed and really enjoying the read. Sophisticated yet laconic, totally UNmawkish, and the kind of Australian fiction I really enjoy reading."

Lucy Vader
"I have just finished reading ""Finding Artemesia"" and I absolutely loved it.

Thank you Denise for sharing such a sacred story - I somehow felt myself initiated into the culture of indigenous Australia just by reading it. I didnt want the story to end and I just wanted to jump on a plane to Alice Springs to go sit on the land and let the dreaming happen.

A wonderfully healing story that touched on so much - I highly recommend this book."

catherine
"I have just finished reading this marvellous book. The story of the ancient aboriginal women is fascinating and their ideas and concepts are more than relevant to contemporary women, girls daughters, aunties,mothers and grandmothers. The description of the Australian desert landscape is superb!"

Wanda Kandinsky
"I just HAD to keep reading until I had finished Finding Artemisia. I was so involved in the story, wanting to know what happened to Diana, her relationships, Artemisia and her journey with food and family,and the wonderful Aboriginal and womens' wisdom that I was drawn into these potent themes and held in their thrall. I'd love to see this story on the big screen!"

Ganga Karen Ashworth
"I thank you for giving Diana a husband, making life and love with men seem real and important again. It's easy to believe that 'time alone' for women can make returning to co-habitation impossible, but I think re-integration is not only possible but essential.

And I thankyou for sharing the crucial nurturing role of aunties...much underated in our... modern white world. It reminded me of what it felt like to be an aunt myself and free (er) to support the women around me I love. It reminded me to nip neighbourhood gossip in the bud and instead invite my local women into my home more often to share and connect and support naturally.

Finding Artemisia is instantly seductive and skillfully woven - a patchwork of raw and appealing characters and intensely meaningful experiences cleverly cloaked in layers of magic, mysticism and modernity. An incredible journey into 'ancient women's business' and the vulnerability and strength that comes through the authentic connection of women across time and culture. I'll be recommending it to all my friends...but that won't be lending my copy."

Lyndal Edwards
"What a book! Thank you for writing this celebration of woman, in her strengths and vulnerabilities, spiritual and earthly, young and old, ancient and modern. There are so many little gems in there that resonate. Somehow this book was able to slide under my rational, controlling mind and take me back to places that leave a lump in my throat and a quiet ache in my chest. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Loved it! "

Inez
Wow what a book. Firstly I could not go past the cover It beautifully illustrates the women's secret dreaming. I could not but the book down as the characters are so interesting and it is well written. I bought it as I have nieces with eating disorders BUT the book is so much more. As you read it you can relate to the characters. I'm hoping for a follow up book as I am sure the author has more to tell.

Leonie

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