This book is conceived as an angel piercing despondency with his sword. They sleep with this book under their pillow, make notes in it and tell their friends that this is the new Bible. This book is argued with, brushed aside, resisted because it exposes pain. And it opens the way from pain into light – so bright that it can hurt.

It gives information for which there is no explanation.

She offers an interpretation of the Inexpressible felt by all. By connecting with all that exists, we can comprehend the Inexpressible together.

It is written simply. Almost artistic, almost naive. Maybe this is just a story about illness? Or is this the beginning of a science of empathy, a way of feeling and entering the world? The first fruits of the new science can be eaten right here; they are sweet, although they are mixed with aspen bark, dark earthen matter and Author’s blood.

What does this have to do with herbs? These are soul-felt herbs with images-faces, herbs with a purpose, herbs with the ability to raise broken life from the dust and defeat death.