The Herbal Apprentice and Other Stories: Tales from a plant medicine Practitioner
This book is a reflection on the life of a Herbalist, with stories to tell and anecdotes that reveal more than just which herbs to use for which conditions. The author has over forty years’ experience and thought this book was a work of fiction. That said, it weaves information together with humour and compassion, a duality that makes it both engaging and entertaining.
Storytelling is an important tradition around herbal knowledge, a skill and art to create interest that others will enjoy. I often foundthe stories reminding me of situations I had been in and ofthoughts often running through my own head. A delight to read with stories of creativity, health issues and overcoming life’s hurdles. Insights into other people’s experiences are valuable for all those following the path into herbal medicine, but also relevant life skills we all can use. This slim volume can be thought-provoking and enlightening, and it suggests another way to tell a tale.