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Summer With the Leprechauns: A True Story

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I first read this delightful book about 5 years ago while it was in its first printing (1997). I loved it the first go around, and loved it again during a second read about 2 years later. I don't know why I have waited this long to write a review of it, but here goes.

Canadian author, Helliwell, travelled to Ireland to spend a summer getting in touch with her roots. Little did she know that she would be "sharing" her home there with a leprechaun family and any other resident of the nature kingdom who chose to drop in any time they felt like it!

The results of her trip were life shaking, life affirming and life changing. She is fortunate to have been able to experience what she did over there, and we are blessed with the wisdom of that kingdom that she has passed on to us as rules for living, and how to make the connections to this realm again after so many years of separation between the human world and the elemental/devic realm.

After the first read, I had my first conscious, remembered visit in this lifetime (I am not counting childhood) from an elf who let me know she was from my "future home" 2 years from then. Sure enough, her prophecy turned out to be true as I was later lead to a home, whose backyard was chock full of nature spirits, the elves and faeries, and a resident leprechaun who was seen by more than myself.

I know that world exists. But if you can't wrap your mind around it, take this story as wonderful fictional reading.

Either way, you can't lose!

I havn't quiet finished this book yet, cause I'm savoring it. But I had to give my review now so folks could enjoy this book as much as I am. Its charming and delightful. The author discusses the relationship she has developed with a real Leprechaun. Now normally, I would enjoy this type of story but give it no validity beyond fiction. But surprising, this author seems to have really experienced this. The information she recieves from her new found friends is metaphysically advanced, refreshingly new information, and feels true on a deep level. I can't wait to find out what happens next. It's a great story as well. Enjoy. Many thanks to the author, I hope your reading this. I BELIEVE YOU!

This book encapsulates the world of Irish elemental beings in a very well written, engaging modern tale. The author describes her unexpected adventures in Ireland one summer with many elemental beings, and one Leprechaun in particular. This Leprechaun instructed her to wait 10 years before releasing this book. Even with the wait, some readers will not be able to intellectually accept that this is a work of non-fiction. But that doesn't change the fact that this is a very engaging, clearly written, fascinating story. This book opens the door to a magical world, and thus, it is a welcome boon for those readers who are ready and willing to invite that magic into their lives.

This is a very unusual book, written about a summer in Ireland the author spent ten years before and during her close encounters with leprechauns. It would be easy to dismiss a book with a title like this, but she starts out in her introduction talking of elementals, citing and referring to some of the best writers and collectors of faerie folklore.

I'll admit that I read the story with some reservation, but found myself highlighting the words relayed by the leprechauns and nodding my head in agreement again and again. According to this book, the leprechauns tell her that the "...central purpose of all elementals is to work with natural laws to create a world of beauty and diversity." The book is filled with things I know to be true, even if they are coming from experiences I believe few have had.

The author admits that there will be three types of readers of her book - first, those who believe leprechauns are merely folklore. For them, this book is a pleasant fairy tale. The second group, never having seen leprechauns or faeries, are convinced they exist. For them, this book provides insights and answers many questions. She mentions a third group as well - those who are called to work with nature and heal the Earth.

As you consider whether this is a book for you, I wanted to share some of the things she learned from the leprechauns. See what you think:

* "Our work is to create form, to see the pattern that is in nature and to encourage that pattern to develop. Elementals can see the pattern that is in individual humans and we can help grow you..."

* "The strength of the mind and the strength of the will are the keys to manifesting for all beings. Humans exist in a denser reality than elementals, so this is why you must work physically as well as with the mind to manifest what you would like."

* "The Peter Pan story is important to humans because it reminds them of a magical time when they could come into our world and play without limits and confinement...this is part of the human racial memory."

* "Humans send two conflicting messages to the universe. One is that I would like such and such. The other is that I don't think I can have it because I don't have enough money or education, or because Sean and Moire' have it. Because humans transmit these contradictory messages, they don't get what they want."

At the end of the book, the author has several interesting guides: 10 ways for humans to work with elementals, 10 ways for elementals to work with humans, Elemental guidelines for manifesting, and a recommended reading list, which covers many of the classic texts I recommend as well.

It's an interesting book, easy to read, entertaining, and basic in its understanding of faerie. I like it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I accept that elementals are real and believe that they assist the planet in very beneficial ways. These beings exist on a different realm and dimension than humans, which is why most of us can't see them so readily. The author is fortunate to have the ability to see and perceive these beings and tells a wonderful and fascinating story of her encounters with them. She also offers ways for others to make a connection and work with elementals as well as guidelines for manifesting.
When my daughter was 4 she saw a 12 inch gnome or elf-like being in my bedroom. I dismissed her story then, but now, 16 yrs later she's reiterated her encounter and stands by her story.
Read this book with an open mind and don't be too quick to dismiss its validity. Enjoy!

This book brings joy to my being. I have always felt a special kinship with elementals. And they with me. This book will open your inner sight to the invisible creatures that share this planet with us. And it will bring laughter and recognition to your life. Ireland sounds devine.

Once I got into this book, I could not put it down. Thank you Ms. Helliwell for enriching my being in ways you will never know. Whether you take this as fiction or non-fiction or a combination between the two, reading this book will delight your senses and make you think twice about common, everyday occurances. A recommended read from a seasoned magickal reader!

I ABSOLUTELY loved this book! It is enchanting from start to finish and teaches so much about the elemental realms. It is also recommened by Doreen Virtue for incarnated elementals, but even if you're not one and have an intrigue for these realms you will adore it! It is much better than the Elves of Lily Hill Farm, which is worth reading too, but not as good as this one.

SUMMER WITH THE LEPRECHAUNS tells the story of how Tanis Helliwell met leprechauns while spending a summer in Ireland. If you understand that beings from the "imaginal realm" are real, then what would otherwise seem like complete fiction develops the rich hues and textures of multi-dimensional consciousness.

Much of SUMMER WITH THE LEPRECHAUNS consists of dialogue between Tanis and the leprechauns. One leprechaun in particular spends hour after hour describing the world of elementals, in order to improve communication between humans and elementals.

SUMMER WITH THE LEPRECHAUNS is a truly delightful book that will help you open your mind to new worlds and get you thinking about how magical this world really is!

Cynthia Sue Larson

-- author of "Aura Advantage: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire and Attract Success"

-- and "Karen Kimball & the Dream Weaver's Web"

This was a lovely book that confirmed my own belief system since my childhood. I read this book outside on the patio each morning and felt the magic and the information the author was trying to convey. We all need to feel one with the planet and take better care of it. I've even started to leave a little cream in a shell on the patio table for the little 'uns!