THE ALCHEMY OF HORSES: A Journey of Self-Healing by Donna Snyder-Smith is getting lots of five-star reviews on Amazon!
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Janet's last line: "As someone fascinated by the spiritual aspect of the horse-human relationship, I enjoyed this book very much. Thank you, Donna Snyder-Smith, for writing it."
In part, Rebecca said: "Regardless of how closely your individual circumstances, trauma, and growth mirror hers, you will be laughing at her horses' antics and nodding in compassion, at times with tears, as she retroactively connects the threads and is finally able to face what stayed buried for far too many years."
Larry wrote: "Author Donna Snyder-Smith says a lot with each story of 21 horses... So glad that I read this book from a honest trustworthy horse expert."
In part, Patrick wrote: "Punctuated by the horses that brought the lessons and the healing, along with a few of the humans that offered the same, Donna uses a poetic combination of insight, humility, and humor to pass this book's lessons along so that we might also learn and grow in reflection."
Judy ended her review with these words: "Regardless of how closely your individual circumstances, trauma, and growth mirror hers, you will be laughing at her horses' antics and nodding in compassion, at times with tears, as she retroactively connects the threads and is finally able to face what stayed buried for far too many years.
"This is a must-read and a reread for anyone who loves horses, and most especially for those who have spent their lives with them.:
"This is a must-read and a reread for anyone who loves horses, and most especially for those who have spent their lives with them.:
She wrote: "I really appreciated how the author uses all kinds of life experiences as learning opportunities. This book really made me think. It reminded me about the benefits of learning from your mistakes and analyzing life experiences.
It celebrates the gift that a real bond with a horse is. I was excited enough about it to start reading it a second time!!"
It celebrates the gift that a real bond with a horse is. I was excited enough about it to start reading it a second time!!"
Kim wrote: "Way more of us have experienced trauma in our lives than we realize. Because it is so prevalent, we often think that events that made/make us feel unsafe are normal, and stuff them down inside...where they then drive our daily feelings and responses to others without our awareness.
Whether you are a horse lover or not, this book is engaging, fascinating, and relatable. I gasped, laughed, and teared up as I read it, and was sad there were not more tales when I reached the end."
Whether you are a horse lover or not, this book is engaging, fascinating, and relatable. I gasped, laughed, and teared up as I read it, and was sad there were not more tales when I reached the end."
Naomi wrote: "This is one of those special books that is hard to put down once you've started reading! Donna shares her lifelong journey with horses, and how each one played an integral role in not only her development as an expert horsewoman and trainer, but in her healing as well. As a horse owner myself, I know the special connections we make with our horses. To read about Donna and her special connections with horses is exquisite! Feed your heart and soul by reading this book. Thank you, Donna, for sharing your journey!"
Linda wrote this review: "I was beyond honored to read the drafts of this book at Donna's request. It only took me 3 chapters to call her and tell her GET THIS PUBLISHED. And each successive draft was better than the last! As a retired professional horsewoman, I could SO relate to the horses in Donna's life that taught her, that eventually brought her to the conclusions she has reached. It moved me to tears here and there as some of the horses who left the biggest impressions I had also experienced during my years in the saddle, so to speak. I cannot recommend this book enough for the unique experiences she has shared. You do NOT have to be a "horse person" to recognize the emotional connections that horses, all animals, in some respect, can impact our lives. It is SO worth the read, SO insightful, and so informative as to the energies between the two species, and how they can 'heal' just by spending time with them."
Desertrat
A book for horsemen & horsewomen
And from the United Kingdom is this review on Amazon: "A truly beautiful and honest account of a life's journey with horses, if ever the old saying was fitting 'when the student is ready, the teacher appears, ' Donna's story shows the healing abilities of our relationship with horses. The depths of soul connection that can be hard to describe to those who have not experienced it. Please Donna write another book!