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Jessica Read is the author of several books one of which she is making available to purchase here on the Simply Flower Power website.
Acorns in the Forest is a short work of fiction similar in nature to ‘Jonathan Livingstone Seagull’ by Richard Bach, for those who remember this remarkable little book.
It is the story of a young fox, who decides to leave his family and
start a new life in a different part of the forest. He wants to live
according to his own rules rather than those of his family and species.
How many of us have wished to do just this and failed to master the
courage to leave our comfort zones? Rupert, is a brave little fox and
his determination to live without harming others does attract a few
adventures: he has to find a new way of eating and learn how to deal
with solitude. Eventually he meets new friends of like mind and teams
up with his soul mate.
The story is allegorical, every animal and every situation is
symbolic of something we humans all face at some time or another.
Family, work, friends and colleagues, parenting, growing up of
children, all are delved into in a subtle manner. The wisdom is hidden
beneath the words and each reader will gain what he/ she needs.
This novel is suitable for all ages from six upwards. It has been said
that the teachings it contains are passed onto you by osmosis, i.e. you
follow the thought process without being aware of the changes it is
making in your own psyche.
This book is also about the Law of Attraction, which has finally
gained much popularity thanks to the movie 'The Secret'. Rupert applies
the law flawlessly as he uses his feelings and intuition to guide him
in his search for the treasure inside him symbolized in the title as
Acorns hidden in the Forest, the Acorns being our own inner knowledge
and wisdom and the Forest being our own psyche (conscious and
subconscious) where all our truths are held.
The story is based on the author’s own journey of self-discovery
and healing. It was written over a period of three weeks. The story
line evolved as the book was written and the author feels very strongly
that she was guided in her writing.
Foreword
You will be enchanted by this beautiful story. Drawing upon the lives of animals in the wild as parable, the story tells of how respecting and accepting the validity of choices made by loved ones, we can be harmoniously disparate from them, while remaining supportive of them. Dr Read describes it as “a fable based on the truth of the heart speaking through our intuition.”
Part of the beauty of this tale is that its profound messages, at many levels, are couched in such an entertaining way. There is none of the heaviness that authors sometimes slip into when they seek to present ethical ideals. You can revisit this tale often and gain new insights with each re-reading.
I recommend that you find some people, young and old, and especially members of your own family, to read it to – it’s a wonderful excuse for dipping into this special world again. Here, we are gently reminded to hold fast to our higher principles while at the same time encouraging others to hold true to their views, whether they coincide with ours or not!
At a time when many people in leadership seem to have abandoned principle for expedience, this fable helps us to remember that, as well as being a powerful means of self-expression, steadfastness brings generous rewards in our lives. This is a book to treasure.
Terry Stephens
Deputy Editor, Living NOW! Magazine.
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