Talking to Trees
A Journey into Soul
by Brian E Pearson

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In Talking to Trees: A Journey into Soul, Brian E Pearson chronicles his exploration of the soulful terrain on the far side of conventional religion. Written with candour and humour, this intimate memoir begins within the church, where, as an Anglican priest, the author suspects that, beyond the creeds and rituals, there looms a larger life. His curiosity eventually leads him out the church doors and into a world filled with wonder, where talking to trees, communing with the dead, and getting to know one’s spirit guide becomes the new normal. From wilderness vision quests, to conversations with Wiccans, to the inner battle to redefine what faith means to him, the author offers a captivating record of his journey of discovery. Talking to Trees: A Journey into Soul reflects the search for a new spirituality for our times. It’s a gentle yet compelling invitation to “faithful seekers” to examine their beliefs, push past the boundaries of tradition, and embrace a more personal, Soul-centred spirituality.

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Brian E Pearson is a former Anglican priest who, for almost forty years, came to know both the sublime and the ridiculous of the church world, often loving it, sometimes hating it, but eventually leaving it to follow his own path. He is the author of How the Light Gets In: Short Stories; Passiontide: A Novel; and Pie Face Boy: In Search of Soul. He is a member of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society. The author is also a singer/songwriter and the producer and host of The Mystic Cave, a podcast that explores the elements, both new and ancient, of an emerging contemporary spirituality. He lives in Calgary with his wife, Jean, close to his three adult children and two granddaughters. www.brianepearson.ca

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