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She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch a Woman's Soul

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In reading "She Flies Without Wings", being a horselover, and owner, and a woman, the author did a wonderful job in descriptions and feelings. I kept reading paragraphs over and over again, as it is like poetry. Very poetic, very true in relating to our magnificant, graceful, powerful, beasts. I do not want to part with my book, so I have ordered this book for my horseloving women friends. It is a book one can read over and over again, and still enjoy. I envy the first time one reads "She Flies Without Wings,"; I was flying and without wings! Janie Lester

I loved this book, and yes, I am a horsewoman! However, thus said, I don't think a person has to be a horsewoman to enjoy this book thoroughly. It is very insightful, it deals with many issues and topics dear to women, it makes one think. It is a very good read. I found myself not wanting it to end; loved reading about Theo's progress, and about her and the author's bonding. As an owner of more than 20 show horses and school horses in my lifetime, not to mention the 100 or so racehorses I have trained - now retired and "totally dedicated" to a Morgan mare with a "former" attitude, I could relate to every aspect of the author's encounters with Theo. I'm married, have children, grandchildren, a full life... but it would be life with a void without horses. This book is indeed about how horses touch a woman's soul. As a horsewoman and author, I give this book two-thumbs up!

This was a truly delightful read. I have also read Midkiff's Fitness Performance and the Female Equestrian (also a good book to read), but this book really explores the connection between women and horses. It is obvious that she really loves horses. A good book to curl up with.

This lyric, profound, spiritual book makes the heart of all horsepeople, female or male, truly fly without wings. You and your horse may gallop through the canyons of Wyoming or the parks of Manhattan, Midkiff's prose will enhance your journey.

This was my first book about women and horses and I loved it. I especially enjoyed reading the progress with Mary and Theo. This book has a poetic feel and is one that probably will not touch the heart of woman that doesn't yet know how a horse can effect her spirit and soul. What it does for the horsewoman or any woman who is drawn to a barn, is to confirm the feelings she's already experienced and encouraged her to continue in her journey. I loved it!

Beautiful stories and testimonys. A deep appreciation for the bond that exist between horses and women.

A must for every woman, whether she owns a horse or not. Validates the spirituality shared between animals and human beings

This was the most wonderful book I've read I do believe. It is obvious the author's love and understanding of horses. I felt like I should know this lady because I too grew up in the area she did so I could relate to everything she said about the people, as well as about horses and their personalities. I'd recommend anyone who truly loves horses to read this book.

Midkiff provides excellent, in-depth insight into the relationship between women and horses. Through the telling of her own story, she explores the ever-changing and developing intimacy and sensuality between women and horses over a lifetime.

I do not believe I have ever come across a book that explains the connection of a Woman and Horse better than this book. Excellent read for the women who love horses.

This to me was a wonderful read..I read pages before going to bed .Wonderful author..wonderful writer..she puts a lot into this book..heartfelt feeling,Knowledge,Wimpsy, but most important Muse..Her life with horses,and what women want to understand about the heart and soul of their horse.To Me she paints a collage' in words.I will always keep this book and reread it..It puts me in a special place..B.W.