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Sacred Paths, Sacred Fruit

Recently, I started reading Windows to the Womb by David Chamberlain. As I read his beautiful description of the conception process, I couldn’t help but recognize some familiar archetypes and symbols within that life-giving process. I found it so beautiful that, once again, the words of the family proclamation rang true: “We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed.” The journey that brings the seed of a man and the seed of a woman together as one flesh is sacred and symbolic of the divine missions of men and women on this earth.

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VBT #16: Wonderfully Made Bellies and Babies

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Today’s Virtual Book Tour post comes from Nicole at Wonderfully Made Bellies and Babies. She describes herself this way: I am a wife, a mother, a doula, an apprentice midwife, childbirth educator, a sister, a daughter, a Christian, and a true feminist. Here’s an excerpt from Nicole’s post…

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VBT #14: Me and My Insanity – Divinity in Every Experience

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The next stop on our Virtual Book Tour is with Kendra at meandmyinsanity.com. If you have not visited her blog before, you should. She has some fantastic ideas for just about anything a momma could want. I personally want to snag her ideas for Teacher Appreciation. Fun stuff! Thank you Kendra for your review!

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VBT #13: Keen Doula – This Book Has Changed Me

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A big thank you to Kristi who blogs at keendoula.blogspot.com for participating in our virtual book tour. I love that in her review she shared her thoughts chapter by chapter. “I feel like reading this book gave me some of the companionship that I have been craving. There are other women out there

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VBT #12: trainingdoulas.com – Finding Common Ground

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Today’s stop on our virtual book tour is with Rachel Leavitt, a doula trainer who blogs at trainingdoulas.com/new-beginnings-blog.com. I have to admit that a few years ago I was excited to stumble upon her earlier blog, The Beginning of Motherhood. I was hungering for more exploration of the topic of birth and how it connects

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VBT #11 – Real Intent “The Book”

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Our next stop on our virtual book tour is by Bonnie with Real Intent. Here are a few great quotes from her review: “My sister, who serves underserved mothers in the L.A. area as a doula and childbirth educator, calls it The Book.” “When the book arrived, I devoured it. It was even better than I

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VBT #10: Still Parenting- Rediscovering the Magic of Birth

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Today’s Virtual Book Tour post comes from Arianne at Still Parenting. Arianne’s post made my day. Not only is it beautifully written, she made it even more beautiful with her stunning photos….

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VBT #9: CJane on TGOGL

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Today’s Virtual Book Tour post comes from the lovely C Jane (and her sister Lucy). Here’s an excerpt: Five years ago I wrote an essay called “The Hour Glass Theory” for Segullah. It’s a piece about miscarriage, death, time and birth–the heavy things we feel…

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VBT #8: Newborn Photographer interviews Lani Axman

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I was honored to be interviewed for today’s Virtual Book Tour post by the phenomenal newborn photographer, Amber Fife, of Fife Photography in Oklahoma. Amber also happens to be one of my dearest friends. We met as roommates during our first year of college at BYU in 1999, and I’ve adored her ever since. (Click over to read the full post…)

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VBT #7: Modern Pioneer Mom’s Book Review

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Today’s Virtual Book Tour stop is by Jennifer at Modern Pioneer Mom. Here’s an excerpt:

Honestly, I was saddened as I’ve looked back on photos of me in the hospital holding my babies, because there were very few of me genuinely smiling. In a couple of them, I was actually frowning. It made me sad to look at them, because I loved my babies SO much & was so very excited to have them in my arms, but the photos didn’t show it, because I was miserable from everything that happened. (Click over to read the full post!)

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