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Reviews For Recipes For Reciprocity 2024
This is just a quick post to offer a glimpse into some of the things people have been saying about my book now that physical and digital copies have made their way to all corners of the globe.
I am grateful to all the people who took the time to write me and share pics.
I only have about 100 physical copies left from the first edition printing run so if you are interested in getting yourself a copy you may want to order soon.
Now onto to the reviews…
Mike Garcia from California recently wrote me and said:
“I love my copy! Healthy bodies can only come from healthy food. Healthy food can only come from healthy soil. This book covers it all! And the quality is second to none. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to create this work of educational art. It is the best cookbook using permaculture principles that is on the market!”
Sheila from Tennessee recently wrote me to say :
“The season for being Thankful, Grateful, and Giving to others is the BEST time to let you in on a special secret: the Perfect set of actions and gifting that Gavin’s book “Recipes for Reciprocity” entails!!!
In it, you will discover not only luscious and nutritionally wonderful recipes for natural food preparation from your gardens, but also recipes and ideas for stewarding, preparing, and nurturing your soil, your environment, your gardens (big or small) AND your community!! These recipes gently nudge the reader into actions that are not only attainable, but inspiring and therapeutic for you as a Sower, Reaper, and Consumer – full of a heart of gratitude and reciprocating back on so many layers.
There are a great many other qualities to add to this review, but rather than feed them to you, I encourage you to order a copy for yourself and seriously consider additional copies for gifts that will go on giving, encouraging, and calling into action those on your gift list – your little community. I promise you, this gift will not just sit on a shelf. It will become dog-eared, used, and especially grow into a guide and resource for plans that will inspire additional layers of depth into your community, your perspective, and your growing!” – Sheila Bell
“This book is a magnificent achievement. It can help you learn practical ways to grow and cook mouthwatering food-as-medicine, and build deeper and stronger community, but it is so much more than that. Gavin has written a love letter to humanity and the living world and a manifesto for workable hope, all with an unflinching honesty about the crises we face. Gavin uses the nuts and bolts skills in the garden and kitchen as a launchpad to reimagine our place in the world, and the result is a solid foundation in the chaos. His hope and love are infectious, and the applied knowledge shared in his book is encyclopedic. I highly recommend it to you.” – Jason Padvorac
Larry Druhall (who writes the Substack newsletter called Solution Seeking commented on my writing and book by saying
“Gavin Mounsey has gifted Solution Seeking with several inspirational, relevant, meaningful and beautiful comments. I thank him for that. I want to thank all who offer comments in Solution Seeking as well. Gavin’s book is finished. It contains relevant and useful information Please take a look. Thank you.”
The person who knows and understands me more than anyone else on this Earth has this to say about my book.
“Gavin, i watched you pour yourself into this book the last few years. You spent many long hours (even after working full days) and countless hours when you had a day off, all because you wanted to help the world take care of themselves in a way that is respectful to Mother Earth. I watched you day after day, carry the responsibility with you on your shoulders and in your heart, as you went through the years of creating this book, editing it and weathering the stormy seas of going from your original publisher to the one who could truly help bring your work to the world. I saw the concern you had when you realized just how much longer the process was taking than you had originally thought and how that wore on you because of the promise you had made to your supporters, as well as the urgent need you felt to get this book into as many hands as possible because you saw the inflated prices of store bought foods growing in the last three years. And i saw how you had to work hard to match dollar for dollar to be able to pay for the publishing of your book.
Your dedication as a writer and now as an author, is inspiring. I know it has never been about the accolades nor remunerations for you but rather a labor of love for the natural world and of bringing humans into a loving and much needed, better relationship, with Mother Earth.
However, i would be remiss if i did not say thank-you Gavin, for your unwavering loyalty to Mother Earth’s natural world and your commitment to getting your vast research and personal knowledge into this book to give others an opportunity to enjoy real food and better health.
I love you for all that you are in your heart, i appreciate the level of deep humility you show in stepping back whenever fitting, to give opportunities for others to be showcased in your book so that the world could have a variety of respected and knowledgeable authors from which to grow a more comprehensive and better understanding of regenerative living. And i admire you for the way you stand up for what is true and what is right even when that means you are walking alone against the grain. You inspire me with your courage to work to see your dreams come to life. I cannot imagine sharing my life with a more integrous man, a man who has strong morals, spiritual connection and an undying faith in the power of nurturing love. Thank you for this wonderful book and for being you. The world needs more men who walk the walk, not just talk the talk.”
– Johrey
She writes the spiritually uplifting and soulfully illuminating Substack blog titled Johrey’s Newsletter which focuses on Life, Love and Spiritual Understanding and invites the reader to walk with her.. on a journey that will be filled with joy and sustained by unconditional love.
“Gavin doesn’t just paint pictures with words, he also takes pictures of astonishing beauty. There’s a quality to his micro-focused photos of dew that make me feel like my eyes have been washed. And each photo is intertwined with deep knowledge that teaches me words like ‘trophic’ and ‘rhizobium’ for the connections between all things. And beauty, for Gavin, includes the functional and the delicious. Come for the sanctuary, stay for the amaranth.” – Tereza Coraggio
Recipes for Reciprocity by Gavin Mounsey
After I shared one of the full recipes from my book on here recently, Margaret Anna Alice recently posted a thoughtful note and said:
I’m a big fan of kimchi (considered one of the secrets to longevity in Koreans: dailysabah.com/food/2019/06/13/kimchi-t…) but would have no idea how to make it for myself. This recipe from Gavin Mounsey is a feast for both the stomach and the eyes. Gavin’s cookbook would make a great gift for those seeking self-sustaining, delicious options for eating. He put a lot of love, nutritional knowledge, and thought into these recipes. This will also help you plan your garden for the coming spring.”
She also posted a thoughtful subsequent shoutout as part of her powerful and illuminating post titled Letter to the Amnesty-Demanders: Why We Will Never Forget—Nor Let You describing Recipes For Reciprocity: The Regenerative Way From Seed To Table as a “…cookbook, which is packed with nutritional knowledge as well as healthy, delectable recipes.”
Margaret Anna Alice is the author of The Vapor, the Hot Hat, & the Witches’ Potion: A Fairy Story. She also writes the eminent, well referenced, refreshingly candid and eloquent Substack newsletter called Margaret Anna Alice Through the Looking Glass which examines topics such as propaganda, media narratives, authoritarianism, neuropsychology, cognitive biases, emotions, logic, linguistic framing, philosophy, literature, art, film, music, and culture in her aim to unmask totalitarianism and awaken the sleeping before tyranny triumphs.
If you are not familiar with her writing, I highly suggest subscribing to her Newsletter and checking our her work.
Seth from BC received his book and wrote:
“Recipes for Reciprocity by Gavin Mounsey offers a refreshing blend of gardening wisdom, reciprocity, and permaculture principles. Mounsey’s deep insights into the symbiotic relationship between soil health and successful gardening practices create a compelling narrative that invites readers to explore the interconnectedness of nature. While I’ve only begun to delve into the pages of this book, its unique approach promises to inspire both novice and experienced gardeners alike. With its focus on fostering a reciprocal bond with the environment, “Recipes for Reciprocity” presents an intriguing perspective on sustainable gardening that is sure to resonate throughout the horticultural community.”
Physical copies of the book have also begun to arrive at the homes of people in Australia that pre-ordered a copy! This means that am happy to announce that physical copies of Recipes For Reciprocity : The Regenerative Way From Seed To Table are now in the hands of gardeners on four continents!
The image below shows Andrew Barker in his garden in Strathalbyn, Austrailia with his copy of the book. Here is what Andrew had to say about the book:
“He has created this book as a way to invite people to fall back in love with our Mother Earth and to help themselves at the same time. If you’re into health, then consider this book The Bible. I’ve been so inspired by Gavin’s knowledge when it comes to everything food and health, and adamantly feel this is the future of medicine. He’s got chapters on permaculture, seed saving, companion planting, HEAPS of recipes, boosting your immune system, super foods, even regenerative poetry.”
“Recipes for Reciprocity is a beautiful book that is very fitting for our challenging times. A real feast for the soul!” – Tessa Lena
Lorna from BC recently received her copy of my book, sent me this very original picture (which, being a Kale fanatic, I absolutely love
and wrote me to say:
“It’s so beautiful and interesting/inspiring to read. Truly a gift of love and sharing. This needs to be in peoples hands and hearts and spread into and throughout the education system.
It’s energizing and soulful.
I’m so glad I ordered this.
Thanks again. Now get spreading its seed.”
Charles from Maryland (in the United States) recently sent me a picture and described the book by saying:
“Recipes for Reciprocity ” is much more than a cook book. Gavin lays the foundation for holistic living, then provides road maps from seed, to exquisite meals, and back to seed. The reader gains not only the “how’s” of soul nourishing food, but also the “why’s”. From novice to expert, everyone benefits from reading this book.” – Charles Tatch
“An indispensable guide to the empowerment, nourishment, and self-reliance that comes from knowing how to grow food in harmony with nature. Recipes for Reciprocity is one of those rare books that shares a wealth of practical information and methods in clear and accessible language. This book goes well beyond the garden-variety garden book that tells you what to plant where and when. Rather, the author shows you how to create an at-home oasis of nutrient rich foods, beauty, peace, and security.” – Kristen Krash
and last but not least, Matt Powers in Texas recently received his book and sent me this pic
Matt described the book by saying :
“Gavin has created a very thorough and holistic cookbook that I suspect will be the model moving forward – excellent work!”
If you have purchased a copy and would like to add your review to this list please post in a comment below! Thank you.
