I have used The Prisoner’s Herbal as a reference for writing a Plant Profile column in a a newsletter for people in Indiana (USA) state prisons. Having the input and wisdom from someone who knows herbalism and has the…
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I spotted this book in an activist cafe. I was already studying herbalism at the time so I bought myself a copy. It expanded my understanding of the true reality for some people in our society. In a place…
The Prisoner’s Herbal is such an incredible resource for anyone, such a hopeful and beautiful book and so vital for anyone in prison. If you live in a city you will find so much practical advice and information in…
I bring this wonderful book along to every workshop I teach to community. There is no other resource in our which speaks this loudly so for those often forgotten, cast out of society and denied a voice. It makes…
While I have never been to prison, I love the book and stories on the podcast! Just knowing there are people out there helping the way they do gives me hope we are not all doomed.…
Reading and sharing the Prisoners Herbal has been an invaluable practical knowledge resource. Herbalism framed in radical politics is such a refreshing approach. This book empowers the reader to take autonomy over ones own health, no matter how limited…
So thankful for this book! It has brought a wonderful educational perspective to our group living inside the walls of a California district prison. each week we discuss a different plant, it’s benefits and it’s uses. thank you for…
It was great! I have found it so interesting… The book has made me look at plants in a different way. Unfortunately we don’t get much time outside here and no real access to plants but I hope on…
Very good, some useful info/tips in it about herbs and drinks and food. I like my herbs to improve food casseroles/stews etc. That’s why I asked for the book – to help everyone for their future release from prison.…
Thank you for your great herbal book and their great uses… Reading your book gives good detail on vitamins and plant use and description, I since have had nettle tea and dandelion tea.…
Thank you so much for my copy of the ‘Prisoner’s Herbal Book’. It is much better than I expected and I can’t wait to use the information in it. It is now part of a little library of books…
You should be very proud of what you have achieved with your book. The help you are offering people like myself to study herbalism is truly an amazing gift and one I cannot wait to be part of.…
Thank you for the copy of the prisoner’s herbal book. I have used it to help me out, using mallow to aid me when healthcare wouldn’t. Other inmates have also used the book to help them out, it has…
I think your book is great and helpful but due to covid and most of the yard is concrete not seen many weeds. I bought all the spices, tea and veg which on the canteen are available… Anyway, thanks…
Hi, thank you for the Prisoner’s Herbal book it is a very good book with lots of brilliant ideas in, and very useful information. It is a book that really interests me, I do not normally read a book…
I received my copy of your excellent book and have found it very interesting. I have been a practicing as a pagan and landscape gardener for 35 years. I am currently 15 years into a life sentence. I work…
I found this book to be very interesting and very informative. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in herbalism.…
The Prisoner’s Herbal book was fantastic, a very enjoyable and informative read. It connected me to plants and weeds in a way that I never expected!! … The book was a perfect way for me to learn myself about…
I found the book really helpful to someone who had no previous experience with herbalism, it was really informative and a great way to dip my toe into that world. On a more practical side, it was really useful…
I love your herbal book… Personally I can not over state how this book has helped me in prison. I have many ailments from asthma, COPD, severe reactive skin. Unfortunately our prison yard is mostly concrete. But I have…