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Summer With the Leprechauns: A True Story Paperback – May 25, 2004

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It can help us open our minds to fascinating dimensions that do exist on the planet -- Dorothy MacLean, co-founder of Findhorn and author, To Hear the Angels Sing

Opening this book opens a door in the imagination. -- Julia Cameron, author, An Artist's Way and Vein of Gold

Tanis is a spiritual evocateur and deep seer who opens us up to other voices ... and realms -- Jean Houston, author, Search for the Beloved and A Mythic Life

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AT FIRST YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT ... THEN YOU WILL! "...an Irish jewel, far more than a simple 'fairy tale'..."

"Opening this book opens a door in the imagination. Whether you take it as fact or fiction, this book, like 'Mutant Message Downunder,' carries a message of healing and planetary priorities." (Julia Cameron, author, "An Artist's Way" and "Vein of Gold")

"Tanis is a spiritual evocateur and deep seer who opens us up to other voices ... other realms...." (Jean Houston, author, "Search for the Beloved" and "A Mythic Life")

"A wonderful book!--I couldn't put it down. Trust Tanis to bring the elemental world to us with such care and insight. The leprechaun's message is both startling and hopeful in this timely story that is beautifully told." (Raffi, children's entertainer)

"This delightful book is not only great fun to read, but makes most interesting and intelligent suggestions about the reality and work of this particular branch of the nature world. It can help us open our minds to fascinating dimensions that do exist on the planet." (Dorothy MacLean, co-founder of Findhorn and author, "To Hear the Angels Sing")

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 212 pages
  • Publisher: Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc; Third edition (May 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1577330013
  • ISBN-13: 978-1577330011
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #865,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful By Alijandra on March 13, 2005
Format: Paperback
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!
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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful By seeker on August 6, 2000
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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!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful By A Customer on September 20, 2001
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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.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful By Dee Sanfilippo Solindas on November 6, 2004
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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.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful By Josi jo on November 28, 2006
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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!
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