{"id":3827,"date":"2025-10-01T13:30:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/?p=3827"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:41:28","slug":"goodnews-october-2024-good-to-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/2025\/10\/01\/goodnews-october-2024-good-to-read\/","title":{"rendered":"goodnews october 2024 \u2013 good to read"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Echo of Ucayali<\/h3>\t\t\t

Alexandra Sheren<\/strong>
\nThe novel The Echo of Ucayali is both an anthropological journey into the world of Amazonian shamans and a mystical adventure non-fiction, based on real events and told in the first person. It explores the spirits of the Amazon, the gifts and hidden perils of its sacred plants, the profound meaning of confianza and shamanic contracts, and the delicate line between light and darkness in a realm where energy is the ultimate currency. It is intended for those who embark on distant quests in search of transformation, who seek spiritual growth, and who take an interest in shamanism, depth psychology, and the cultures of indigenous peoples.Aegitas Publishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sacred Forest Bathing. The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places<\/h3>\t\t\t

Ellen Dee Davidson
\n<\/strong>Weaving together environmental science, wilderness adventure, goddess mythology, and the sentience of old growth redwoods, the author shows how to cultivate a sensitivity to the forest and open a channel to its wisdom. She presents simple techniques of receptivity, some from her Buddhist mindfulness practice, along with forest-bathing protocols, showing how forest bathing can calm, soothe, and heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. She also recounts her own remarkable healing after twenty years suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
\nBear & Co<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Trip Sitting. The Art and Science of Holding Psychedelic Space<\/h3>\t\t\t

Julian Vayne
\n<\/strong>From preparing the space and setting the tone, to navigating the journey and supporting successful integration, Trip Sitting takes a holistic approach to care. With a strong foundation in ethics and practical experience this guide will help you hold space with clarity, confidence, and compassion, maximising the benefits and minimising the risks when exploring these magical medicines. With a focus primarily on one-to-one sessions, its principles and practices can be adapted to a variety of contexts, from small group settings to personal journeys.
\nPsychedelic Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Land of Sweet Forever<\/h3>\t\t\t

Harper Lee
\n<\/strong>From one of America\u2019s most beloved authors, a posthumous collection of newly discovered short stories and previously published essays and magazine pieces, offering a fresh perspective on the remarkable literary mind of Harper Lee. It combines Lee\u2019s early short fiction and later nonfiction in a volume covering territory from the Alabama schoolyards of Lee\u2019s youth to the luncheonettes and movie houses of midcentury Manhattan, The Land of Sweet Forever invites still-vital conversations about politics, equality, travel, love, fiction, art, the American South, and what it means to lead an engaged and creative life.
\nHarper Collins<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin<\/h3>\t\t\t

Marisa Meltzer
\n<\/strong>A vivid portrait of Birkin and her profound legacy, from her early years in 1960s London to her rise as a beloved celebrity in France, detailing personal challenges, her relationships with creative powerhouses, and the duality of her public and private selves. Based on interviews and deep archival research, Meltzer reveals the nuances of Birkin\u2019s character: her famously tempestuous romantic relationships, life with her three famous daughters, and the creative energy that drove her. It Girl tells the story of her indelible impact on femininity and style, and how what we think of as French girl style grew from her. Far from being just a muse, Birkin is at last given her well-deserved due.
\nAtria Books<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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