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The vivid story of one woman’s personal journey and an absorbing and humorous account of the struggles and surrenders of the first generation where women, as well as men,had both their sexuality and their freedom. And a lot happened as a consequence! A journey through Anne's childhood in the 1950's, the radical politics of the 60s, feminism, communal living, motherhood and her adventures as a disciple of the Tantric guru, Osho Rajneesh, a time described by her son Tim Guest in his best-selling memoir, My Life in Orange. After more adventures on the psycho-spiritual wild-side, she tells of her return to ordinary family life and the integration of all she had learned. Anne Geraghty tells the story of her life as a feminist, sannyasin, mother and lover with unsparing candour, ferocious passion and self-deprecating humour. The book vibrates all the way through with the frisson of a life lived with all holds unbarred. I loved it! "The story of my mother, a woman totally committed to life and her journey... a witty and moving chronicle of a unique time in our culture...an enthralling and honest account of an extraordinary life. I would say so, but it's still true. This is a delightful book. A brilliant insight into the power and intrigue of life that reads like a thriller. Politics,feminism, sex and spirituality are exposed in all their complexity with humour, wisdom and compassion. This book beats with a pulse of passion. It is a fascinating, moving and sometimes heart-wrenching account of a personal journey. It is a story of transformation in which the raw power of Anne's being is transformed in the search for spiritual gold. Cherry Gilchrist, author of Everyday Alchemy To see an interview with Anne talking about her life and In the Dark and Still Moving with Roxi McNay on Conscious TV Click here and go to Anne Geraghty on the page. Click here if you would like to read a chapter on the 'heady days' of 1968. To order the book, click here
How To Make Your Relationship Work. Falling in love is not something we do, it happens. Once in love, however, there’s a lot we can we can do to keep that love healthy, fulfilling and very much alive. In fact one of the most powerful ways to improve the quality of our love lives and relationships is to take care of the love itself. And when we focus on what the relationship needs, very different things are revealed than when we focus only on what we ourselves, or our partner, need. This book describes how to find our what your relationship needs and how to take care of that directly in a series of practical exercises. It also explains why there are fights and difficulties in every relationship, and frequently, the more deeply we have fallen in love, the more intense is the conflict. This book also tells you how you can use the struggles of relationship to discover more about your own love and what it needs. Learning how to love and be loved is one of the greatest adventures we can undertake. ‘How To Make Your Relationships Work’ is an original and valuable guide on this journey. Anne is a woman who has lived life and relationship fully! This exciting book is a must for anyone interested in an exciting, new way of looking at love, of honouring its mystery and magic and using it as a spiritual path. As fellow explorers of the amazing world of relationship, we are delighted to recommend this book. “Our arts and media are awash with sex but little is said about the love that transforms the mechanics of sex into the most wonderful of experiences. In this rich, absorbing book, Anne Geraghty explores the intricacies and depths of love, and shows us how to navigate its treacherous and magical waters.” Click here if you would like to read a chapter:. To order: Back to Top |