Gems of Wisdom, Gems of Power: A Practical Guide to How Gemstones, Minerals and Crystals Can Enhance Your Life [Paperback]

Teresa Kennedy (Author)

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"Helpful mineral identification information, interesting mineralogical history and a useful, up-to-date guide to the purchase of minerals and gems." -- Michael Walter, Geologic Desires, author of Field Collecting Minerals in the Empire State: Stories of Modern Day North Country Miners

"This book brings the reader a new, ground-breaking approach to understanding and working with gemstones. Kennedy encourages the understanding of how the scientific make up of crystals can help one understand how to gain better use of their brilliant powers. This is an exceptional, must-have for any crystal lover!" -- Andrew Pacholyk, MS, Lac, author of Crystal Medicine: A Clinical Approach to Healing Mind, Body, Spirit

About the Author

Teresa Kennedy is well versed in new age and alternative therapies and the author of more than 30 published works of fiction and non-fiction on a wide variety of subjects. A former newspaper editor, she is a frequent contributor to a variety of national and international publications. She lives in Tucson, AZ.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (October 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600940153
• ISBN-13: 978-1600940156
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have! One of the best crystal books yet !, November 28, 2007

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Peggy Jentoft (La Mirada, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gems of Wisdom, Gems of Power: A Practical Guide to How Gemstones, Minerals and Crystals Can Enhance Your Life (Paperback)

Teresa Kennedy has written a book with very good, clear and practical information addressing both mystical and scientific aspects of crystals and gemstones. The book is divided into sections such as "The Love Stones" "Stones of protection ", "Stones for physical healing ", etc., with some stones occurring in more than one of the nine categories. This is an extremely useful book for a beginner and will be a valuable addition to any crystal library.
I have over 50 crystal healing books and have written quite a bit about crystal healing myself. This book is one I'll recommend highly. There is no perfect crystal healing book and there probably never will be, but this is one of the best I have seen yet. I practice different styles of crystal healing and use some more intuitive methods than the author, so a few of my personal recommendations might be different. This is a very good book and if you can get only one book about crystals, this is the one I'd suggest. This book has relatively little information about detailed methods of working with crystals but that is probably an asset. The Author gives sound advice and guidance based on her experience and allows the reader to determine the way they will work with the stones. Each stone entry has a color photograph of the stone. This book could be very useful for helping someone choose stones to work with for specific purposes.This is a very solid guide with a lot for both beginners and as a reference for more advanced practitioners.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Spirit Side Magazine: (used by permission), February 11, 2008

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Teresa Kennedy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gems of Wisdom, Gems of Power: A Practical Guide to How Gemstones, Minerals and Crystals Can Enhance Your Life (Paperback)

Obviously a great number of books of crystals have appeared in the last twenty years since the resurgence of interest in crystal healing occurred in the early 1980s. Therefore when a new title comes along which clarities existing knowledge, has a pleasing layout, and includes large clear photographs of each specimen, then it warrants inclusion on the bookshelf of any stone enthusiast or healer. However, when it goes beyond meticulous organization of information and ease of use, and also has its information presented by a level headed narrator with pleasing tone and seems to offer just the right amount of information on each stone, it just may be the book you find yourself reaching for first.

Starting with the premise that her readers are intelligent, reasonably open-minded and interested in the practical application of the stones into their lives, Teresa quickly establishes a down-to-earth sensibility that encourages a combination approach to the use of stones. She advocates understanding stones from a structural as well spiritual perspective before selecting your healing stones. She also includes a lot of very practical advice in highlighted in pink "Buyer Beware" sections so that you stand the best chance of avoiding some of the inferior or inauthentic merchandise that is on the market.

The layout of the book undertakes to guide the reader quickly to the correct stone by arranging the stones into categories such as "love stones" or "stones of transformation" so you can find what you need quickly. If you already have a stone or a specific idea of the stone you would like, no problem -- there is an extensive index at the back.
Reviewed by Megan Mitchell

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, November 12, 2007

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Angela May Wilde "Angi" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gems of Wisdom, Gems of Power: A Practical Guide to How Gemstones, Minerals and Crystals Can Enhance Your Life (Paperback)

Clear, concise and engaging...Kennedy's insight into the world of crystals and gemstones is engaging and informative. Illustrated with great 4-color photos for readers to easily identify stones in their natural state, the book is a winner. Lots of history, lots of research and lots of insight that crystal lovers won't want to miss. There are quite a few crystal books out there, but this is definitely THE one to own for anybody who wants to learn about the qualities of crystals and minerals and why they have enchanted us for centuries. I love this book! Kudos!