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The Wild Wool Shepherdess

Weave the Ancient Path, Reignite Your Feminine Fire

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The Wild Wool Shepherdess

By: Elizabeth Kneafsey
Narrated by: Elizabeth Kneafsey
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About this listen

Reconnect to the wisdom of the land, animals and the moon, and be inspired to find your power and freedom in this poetic memoir.

Do you long to be amongst nature, in the wild, remote, untouched places, where the moon nears full, and the energy is visible and present? Do you feel as if you don’t really belong, and that there is something missing in your life?

Full of incredible and transformative stories of a life with her flock, and wolf companion, ancient craft techniques, animal messengers, sacred places and Indigenous wisdom, Elizabeth Iekawehatie Kneafsey tells the story of how she found her place in the world, and how you can find your unique path, too.

From her childhood in a Nottinghamshire pit village, to creating a new life in harmony with nature and rediscovering the wild woman within, this audiobook will show you that it is possible to live a different way – one where you are deeply connected to the earth, animals, and your powerful feminine wisdom.
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"I enjoyed reading, to feel the spiritual and physical work in Iekawehatie’s (Elizabeth’s adopted name) life is an endless cliff hanger. She walks the path of the okwaho, the wolf, or path-maker in our language. A truly inspiring lifesaver who honours the ways of my people and every creature upon Mother Earth." - Wahiakeron, ‘apples on the ground’, elder and language keeper of the Kanienkeha’ka nation, Kanawake, Turtle Island

"I very nearly went to bed about two hours ago but something drew me to read… a little… and then I couldn't stop…. This book is tremendous: raw and wild and honest. Just read a few lines and see if you can stop!" - Rosamund Young, bestselling author of Secret Life of Cows and The Wisdom of Sheep

"The Wild Wool Shepherdess is a primal call to awaken and align ourselves with nature and its cycles, advocating for a life deeply rooted in the rhythms of the Earth and body. This book is a rare gem, weaving hands-on practices and sharing the howl, hoot and bleat of the land and its animals. It relights old hilltop fires, sending out a beacon to those willing to remember." - Nicole Masters, author of For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems

"Elizabeth’s book is a beautifully woven delight, as she spins us into her personal journey of awakening and deepening, and her expansive vision of women’s ancient mythology and sacred magic. We wander through the hills with her as she tends her sheep, then we dive with her into a spiritual journey that shakes her soul to its core. At one point, she says, “I want to know what you ache for, what you agonize over, what are you trying to remember?” She has given us her own answer here…" - Carolyn Hillyer, author of The Weavers’ Oracle, Her Bone Bundle, Book of Hag, and Sacred House

"The Wild Wool Shepherdess reconnects us to our birthright as an integral part of the web of life. Full of authentic, bone-deep wisdom, this book reignites our sense of what’s possible: affirms our core belief that we can reweave the pathways of the sacred and find meaning, purpose and our soul’s path in the ways of the wild. Inspiring and intriguing in equal measure, this is a book for our times. Read it, and weave a new way of being into your life. - Manda Scott, bestselling author of historical thriller, The Boudica series, podcaster and teacher

"Elizabeth’s work reminds us that within each of us lies a wild woman, a guardian of the Earth, and a vessel of ancestral knowledge." - Rebecca Campbell, bestselling author of Letters to a Starseed, Light Is the New Black, and Rise Sister Rise
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A beautifully read book by the author would recommend to anyone that loves the natural world and connects in a deeper way - The Wild Wool Sherpardess will hit the spot for sure 🐺🐏🐑

Honest inspiring and magical

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whilst there is an undeniable feminist approach to this book, there are clear life messages within that are relevant to all of us. Woven into the narrative of the authors own life , there is a tantalising invitation for everyone to throw off the shackles , conformity and expectations, and disappointments of modern society. it taps into that deep desire within you to want a simpler less conformist and controlled life, you just have to be brave enough to answer that calling..

Don't be fooled by the title......

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Such a wonderful, soul-filling, heartfelt book, read by the author, which makes her message all the more potent. Delivered with hope and a call to action it made me laugh and cry, learn and remember. Will listen again and also bought the paper book too for referencing the techniques which are many and varied. Char cloth here I come!

A book with real heart

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What a magical audiobook! You can hear the passion through every word that Elizabeth reads of her own book of wisdom! It was fascinating, soul touching and gives you the drive to implement change! I was sad when the book ended and it will definitely be one that I’ll re listen to time and time again! Suitable for all walks of life it’s simply inspiring!

A must listen of wisdom!!

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I absolutely loved everything about this book and will definitely listen to it again. It's so genuine and down to earth. Elizabeth's passion for life, her animals and her calling is beautifully shared.

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