Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki & Shamanism [Paperback]

Rose De Dan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2008

Eleven years in the making, Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki & Shamanism features 45 true and heartwarming stories about animals and their role in the evolution of a gifted energy worker and shamanic healer.Meet the myriad of animals that populate the pages of Tails of a Healer, and follow healer and animal communicator Rose De Dan as she relates humorous tales of what happens when worlds collide - human vs. animal, ancient traditions vs. modern world - and touching stories of life and death. This inspiring collection of tales, featuring dozens of photographs by the author, is brought together here in one place for the first time."Tails of a Healer is jam-packed with animal stories that delight the senses, tickle the imagination, and transcend the mundane into the realm of mystery. Author Rose De Dan is not only a gifted healer, shamanic practitioner, and Reiki Master; she is also a master storyteller. The true-life tales in her book will make you laugh and sometimes cry. They'll make you think and they'll fill you with wonder. Most of all, De Dan's stories will teach you about the fine art of bridging worlds - between animals and humans, between heart and mind, between body and soul, and between consensus reality and the deeper levels of reality that nurture and sustain us all. Tails of Healer is a gem!"- Cat Saunders, Ph.D., author of Dr. Cat's Helping Handbook"Tails of a Healer takes you deeply into the world of telepathic animal communication and shamanism. It is a rich mix of intimate animal stories that are both healing and enlightening. Rose De Dan has packed this book with wisdom and heart. Prepare to be opened."- Mary J. Getten, telepathic animal communicator, author of Communicating with Orcas, winner of 2007 Nautilus Book Awards Animals/Nature

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"Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki and Shamanism is jam-packed with animal stories that delight the senses, tickle the imagination, and transcend the mundane into the realm of mystery. Author Rose De Dan is not only a gifted healer, shamanic practitioner, and Reiki Master; she is also a master storyteller. The true-life tales in her book will make you laugh and sometimes cry. They'll make you think and they'll fill you with wonder. Most of all, De Dan's stories will teach you about the fine art of bridging worlds: between animals and humans, between heart and mind, between body and soul, and between consensus reality and the deeper levels of reality that nurture and sustain us all. Tails of Healer is a gem!"
—Cat Saunders, Ph.D., Dr. Cat's Helping Handbook

"Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki and Shamanism beautifully chronicles Rose's wonderful healing journey with the animals! She has a wonderful way of weaving her personal healing journey into the journeys of the animals that cross her path. Stories of Reiki for animals intertwine with stories of Shamanic ceremonies and traditions.”
—Kathleen Prasad, Co-Author of Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life

"Tails of a Healer takes you deeply into the world of telepathic animal communication and shamanism. It is a rich mix of intimate animal stories that are both healing and enlightening. Rose De Dan has packed this book with wisdom and heart. Prepare to be opened."
—Mary J. Getten, Communicating With Orcas: The Whales' Perspective, winner of 2007 Nautilus Book Awards Animals/Nature

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki & Shamanic Healing LLC, is a longtime animal healer and communicator, Reiki Master, and shamanic practitioner trained in the ancient Peruvian Q'ero tradition.She lives in Seattle, Washington, where she works in partnership with her faithful animal companions who assist with her classes, private consultations, and healing ceremonies for both humans and animals.Wild Reiki Websitewww.reikishamanic.comWild Reiki Blogwww.wildreiki.blogspot.comWild Reiki Gifts for Animal Loverswww.cafepress.com/reikishamanic

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1st edition (January 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434355012
• ISBN-13: 978-1434355010
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,021,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing, is a mesa carrier in the Peruvian shamanic tradition, animal communicator, Reiki Master Teacher, artist, author and columnist.

An early pioneer in the field of alternative healing for animals, founding her practice in 1996, Rose brings a unique perspective to her work. As an animal shaman, and voice of the animals, she views her role as a healer as one of building bridges between people and animals, and of empowering them to reconnect with Pachamama, Mother Earth.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars touching and teaching, January 13, 2008

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This review is from: Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki & Shamanism (Paperback)

I was delighted to find that "Tails of a Healer" is even more than I was expecting based on the outside cover, which in itself made obvious that the book was something I'd not only enjoy but also learn from. It works on several levels: Most obviously, it's a fascinating linear biographical account of a most interesting woman who's had some even more interesting (to say the least!) experiences, most with animals as the "cat"alyst.

That said, each short chapter stands alone brilliantly, and you can flip through the book at random to find inspirational material for your meditation practice (for that matter, you'll be inspired even if you don't meditate). Through Rose's eyes, I feel like I have a better sense than ever about the inner lives of our critter friends. Finally, time and time again, it's an uplifting and refreshing look at the timeless cycles of birth and death.

The writing is self-aware but not self-absorbed, wry and engaging while unflinchingly direct, and always grounded in wisdom and compassion. Whether or not you've had experiences parallel to De Dan's (and few people have), you'll find the lessons she's learned from hers useful as you continue on your own journey through this wild ride called life.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Tails of a Healer" in review., January 11, 2008

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Christiane Mikles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki & Shamanism (Paperback)

Rose brings us on along on her journey of growing as a healer. This glimpse into reconnection with animals and the world around us brings tears of laughter, sadness and understanding. She reminds us to go back to childhood basics where anything is possible and we can appreciate all of the life that continues around us, no matter how busy we may be.

This book is not just for those interested in reiki or healing, or even just animal lovers, although if you fall into one of those categories then it is a must read.

I congratulate Rose on this, her first, and guaranteed successful book! Her stories and photos are awesome!

-Christiane A. Mikles, CVA, RMT, future veterinarian.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tails of a Healer, August 14, 2010

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This review is from: Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki & Shamanism (Paperback)

I stumbled on this title by accident while searching for feral cat information. I decided to buy it and have to say it was by far the best book I have read in a very long time. The stories are truly heartwarming, and it's obvious the author is sharing her personal connections as well. Whether you know anything about Reiki, animal communication or are even an animal lover, this book is definitely one to read, and a keeper!