Through the Wild Heart of Mary; Teachings of the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary and the Herbs and Foods Associated with Them
Herein, herbal traditions are turned endearingly in the author's hands and contemplated as beads of devotion. Peoples of all faiths will discover a compendium of loving kindness and spiritual and physical enrichment here. Through stories, recipes and plant lore, all of which is grounded in a thorough knowledge of botany and nutrition, this rich storehouse of wisdom reveals that herbs are a gift from God to nourish our entire beings. Through the Wild Heart of Mary is food for body, mind and spirit. --Michael J. Caduto, Everyday Herbs for the Spiritual LifeIn this eclectic, interesting and authoritative book Gail offers strong rationales for food pharmacy and the Mediterranean diet. I highly recommend her comments on herbs and foods, there's good advice here. --Dr. James A. Duke, The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing FoodsThank you, Gail for inviting us into your ancestral Italian village, sharing the deep genuine relationships you are cultivating with your people and with Mary, that are all about love, rosary beads, plants and prayer. This book is both an invitation and an offering. --Deb Soule, A Womens Book of Herbs