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Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite
Samantha McManus’s Earth’s Midwife is one of the most eye-opening nonfiction books I have read this year. This reflective memoir chronicles her journey from a childhood spent in isolation in Alaska to becoming a spiritual doula and healer. The narrative traces her early awakening to intuitive abilities nurtured by the wild solitude of Kodiak, Alaska, her struggles reconciling these gifts with a pragmatic environment, and her gradual acceptance and refinement of psychic skills. McManus explores the challenges of discerning ego from genuine spiritual guidance, the practices she has developed for personal and client healing, including meditation, gratitude, energy work, and psychic development, as well as the ethical, communal, and compassionate dimensions of guiding others on their spiritual paths. The memoir offers practical guidance on integrating spirituality into daily life, emphasizing the ongoing nature of spiritual growth, the importance of self-love and forgiveness, and the necessity of living authentically aligned with one’s purpose.
Earth’s Midwife is a brilliant exploration of spiritual awakening, intuitive development, and the responsibilities that come with healing and guiding others. I loved how Samantha McManus examines the themes of solitude as a means of self-discovery, the tension between egoic desires and the quiet wisdom of the “Source,” and the transformative power of compassion and community. The book’s key message is that intuition and spiritual growth are accessible to all; they are not exclusive gifts, but latent capacities that can be nurtured through stillness, self-reflection, and intentional practice. Through personal anecdotes and practical exercises, the author demonstrates how meditation, gratitude, energetic boundaries, and ethical integrity become the foundation for both personal healing and service to others. You’ll learn to be authentic, to honor the cyclical nature of reality, and develop the ability to listen to your heart. It is a gift of love, written in a voice that is not only compelling but compassionate.