Wisdom of the Animals: Communication Between Animals and the People Who Love Them

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Summary: Animals can communicate.....can the author intuit this...???
Review: I am not a non-believer in animal communication. I believe whole-heartedly that animals can communicate, and that we can truly speak to them with our minds and hearts. This is great book material, and of course, the stories are moving. But having met with the author Rapheala Pope, in person, I really question her ability to intuit my animal or even me as a pet owner for that matter. I found it paradoxical after reading this book. The contents of this book sold itself to me, and I couldn't wait to meet with her. The person I met with did not seem like the same person who wrote this book! My dog has some serious behavioral problems, and I've worked religiously with her for the last 2 years. I love this dog with all my heart and soul, and I really would do anything for her. Rapheala had the audacity to ask me if I would ever consider "giving her away" because she felt we "were mismatched." This I felt, was ludicrous. This dog would surely be euthanized if it did not have such a dedicated owner as I. I am well educated, and have researched extensively the causes of behavior exhibited my companion animal, and was quite surprised that Raphaela did not "pick-up" on this. The gardener at my local cemetery said to me the other day "I can tell you really love your dog." I find this amazing that a telepathic animal communicator could not even read something so simple as the obvious dedication I have for this animal, and offend me so greatly by suggesting that I should perhaps consider giving her away. She could not have been further from the truth in her feeble attempt to intuit ANYTHING about our relationship. In relation to the book, of course it is great reading material, and I can see why dedicated animal lovers would want to purchase it. But then again, how would a book filled with experiences like mine fly off the shelves? Of course this is a very subjective review, but this book was the initial reason I sought-out her "intuitive abilities" in the first place. I may be a believer, but not in Rapheala Pope.

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Summary: Animals can communicate.....can the author intuit this...???
Review: I first heard of Rapheala (when I still lived in Hollister, CA) through my mother, who is a friend of a friend of hers. I arranged a day with Rapheala, who came to my barn & spoke with many people. She is amazing! There were a few "non-believers" that day who left believers in a BIG WAY. And one who heard something they didn't want to hear, but years later realized the truth of what she had been told. If you have EVER wondered "What IS my cat trying to tell me" or had any similiar questions about the animal friends in your life, this book is for you! Talk about getting a new perspective, not to mention the laughs, insights and ok, some tears. And to anyone who's lost beloved pets, and wants to believe they are still alive in spirit...here's your proof! And, if you see this Rapheala, expect to hear from me soon...my mare is going to be a mommy!

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Summary: From Firsthand Experience...
Review: I first heard of Rapheala (when I still lived in Hollister, CA) through my mother, who is a friend of a friend of hers. I arranged a day with Rapheala, who came to my barn & spoke with many people. She is amazing! There were a few "non-believers" that day who left believers in a BIG WAY. And one who heard something they didn't want to hear, but years later realized the truth of what she had been told. If you have EVER wondered "What IS my cat trying to tell me" or had any similiar questions about the animal friends in your life, this book is for you! Talk about getting a new perspective, not to mention the laughs, insights and ok, some tears. And to anyone who's lost beloved pets, and wants to believe they are still alive in spirit...here's your proof! And, if you see this Rapheala, expect to hear from me soon...my mare is going to be a mommy!

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Summary: A MUST-READ FOR ANIMAL LOVERS
Review: I loved this book! If you already know how wise, intelligent, funny, poignant and indvidual animals are, you will want to read this book for the sheer pleasure of getting to know some very remarkable animals through the conversations they had with the the authors. If you don't already have a deep reverence for animals, you NEED to read this book. It could open your eyes to a whole new way to look at the world. Raphaela Pope is a professional Telepathic Animal Communicator, who converses with a wide range of animals and tells some of their individual stories in this book. Some of these stories brought tears to my eyes, some were funny, and all of them gave me a rare opportunity to know the inner thoughts and feelings of other species. She communicates with dogs, cats, horses, birds, wolves, dolphins, and whales, just to name a few. A book like this is sorely needed in the jaded, cynical, bottom-line driven world we live in. Sometimes we need to step outside our ordinary world view and open our hearts to the wisdom of animals. I've read other books written by animal communicators, and I must confess I love them all. This one is my favorite. The quirks and personality of the animals and the authors really shine through. And it has the best description I've seen yet of how to learn to communicate telepathically with animals yourself. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!

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Summary: Touching and beautiful
Review: I was moved to tears as well as smiles by the stories in this wonderful book. I couldn't put it down until I read the very last page. Anyone who appreciates animals, anyone who has ever felt a connection to a favorite pet, will find a wealth of wisdom in this book. You'll never be able to look at animals in the same way, and you'll gain new insights into their behavior -- as well as your own! I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: DELIGHTFUL, INTRIGUING AND HEART-WARMING!
Review: If you are an animal lover, you will find great pleasure in reading this warm and delightful book. Humans have known for years that we have the ability to communicate with animals, and psychological studies will prove that animals definitely are capable of communicating among themselves. We, as humans, can also learn much about life from our furry or feathered companions. Inhabitants of the animal kingdom need no manuals to teach them how to raise their young; they are masters at providing food, shelter and love; they are ingenious when it comes to calculating how to get themselves out of uncomfortable situations, and they most certainly know how to live within their means. They intuitively know the difference between what they need in life and what they want - their "wants" are few.

This book reminds me of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books pertaining to animal and pet lovers. Here you will also find wonderful stories about cats dogs, birds, dolphins and whales which will warm your heart and make you want to hug your loving animal companion just one more time while he/she is still with you to enjoy and enrich your life. Though their time on this Earth is brief in the universe's overall plan, they are ours to love, cherish, and nurture. In return, they make us feel loved, needed, admired, accepted, and constantly remind us that we are never alone. As humans, we are truly blessed with the gift of animal friends both for their love and loyalty, and their intellect and creative wonder. The last chapter deals with the art of talking with animals. While I found this chapter to be interesting reading, I was not as impressed with this section as I was with the stories. For that reason, the book "lost a star" in the rating. There are several more in-depth books in print based on animal behaviour and psychology that explore the animal-human relationship and communication in greater detail, based on scientific research. In addition, communication between humans and animals is based, to a certain degree, on the individual bond between the two of you. There is no hard and fast rule that says this method will work and this one will not. The animal world is like the human world, each is individualistic in their own special way, and some feelings simply do not need to be put into "words." Look into your dog's eyes as he lays quietly beside you. You do not need to be an animal psychologist to understand the love both of you feel for each other.

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Summary: Kinship with All Life
Review: Raphaela Pope, a well-known animal communicator and teacher, and Elizabeth Morrison, one of her animal communication students, have written a wonderful collection of stories about their interactions with a wide array of animals. There is a chapter each on cats, dogs, horses, birds, whales, dolphins and wolves. The authors gradually expand their focus from smaller-scale stories of domestic animal companions to wide-ranging interviews with animals living in the natural world.

The early chapters include the story of a lost cat who turns out to be teaching her person a much-needed lesson in responsibility; and one of a horse who gives his person valuable advice on his breeding program--advice which his person then follows with excellent results. Many of these stories are told in the animals' own words and from their point of view.

The bird chapter begins with stories of African greys, Macaws and Caiques living with humans, and moves on to an interview with a group of wild California condors who are having an unusual impact on a small town in the Sierras. The dolphin and whale chapters describe encounters with these animals in the wild, and also present an inside account of the way a group of animal communicators mobilized themselves to warn migrating Grey whales of the dangers they were facing from Makah hunters in Neah Bay. The wolf chapter is a series of interviews with a family of captive-bred Mexican wolves who were released into the Gila Mountain Wilderness in Arizona. When Raphaela describes facing the wolf known as M-131 in a remote mountain clearing, and trying with him to regain a lost spiritual relationship, it is a profound example of the kind of insight and connection which is impossible without telepathic animal communication.

The last chapter is a brief introduction to the art of talking to animals, written for readers who want to try animal communication themselves. And of course, nothing could be more natural. In the dog chapter, Raphaela informs a client that her German shepherd dog, Helga, has just said that she hurt her ear on a piece of barbed wire. The client thinks, "This is ridiculous! If Raphaela can talk to my dog, I can talk to my dog!" So she turns to Helga and says, "Okay, where is this barbed wire?" Helga, delighted to be included in the communication at last, trots outside to show her person what she's been trying to tell her all along. The client, and the reader, will never look at a dog in the same way again.

When a book helps its readers grow in appreciation of the wisdom, intelligence, compassion and beauty of animals, we can all be happy, for this is exactly what every one of us is trying to achieve. And it is what this book, along with many other recent books on animal communication and wisdom, provides.

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Summary: The right book at the right time...
Review: Wisdom of the Animals is among the first to go beyond demonstrating the validity of animal communication and recounting consultations for kitty potty problems and the like. For this book, the authors seek out wolves, whales, dolphins, and wild birds to learn about their lives and the impact of humans on them and the planet. They speak with domesticated animals too. The authors convey how horses, cats and dogs perceive human habitats and foibles.

Wisdom of the Animals is unique for another reason. The readers see the process of learning to communicate with animals mirrored in the authors themselves. Elizabeth Morrison is much newer at it than Raphaela Pope. She shares her process of building confidence, learning techniques, and receiving clearer and clearer information. Animal communicators in-training will benefit from reading what Elizabeth and Raphaela receive from the same telepathic conversation.

Best of all, this book is a heart-opening and heart-warming read. It was a treat to spend 240 pages in the company of two such wonderful people!