Animal Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small

I am keeping this book as a reference. It doesn't keep my attention the way that Nature Speak did, or even Enchantment of the Faery Realm, but it contains all sorts of interesting information about animals, both scientific and spiritual. Ted Andrews' writing always makes me smile, and this book did too, but it wasn't as easy to read cover to cover, probably because the info I wanted was broken up by both exercises and encyclopedic info about the totem animals, birds, reptiles, etc.

I own every book (yes every book!) Ted has ever written. I first heard Ted Andrews years ago when he appeared at a Boston Book Store promoting his books. I was captivated by his words verbally and entranced by his books. He has "The Gift" of Animal Speak and anyone tuned into the animal world will understand and feel this power when they read Ted's books. Animal Speak is only the beginning. I suggest starting with this one and keep adding! What a wonderful world he has opened for us all. If you ever wondered why a Flicker keeps coming to your bird feeder each day, look it up in the book and find how Flicker's medicine is shaping your life and drumming new rhythms at this moment. He gives full and complete information on each animal, including their common traits and full magical powers.

I was introduced to this book in the early 90's. I have found it to be very helpful for my dream journaling and meditation clarifications. This book is a great addition to anyone's library of healing and spiritual growth information.

At first glance, I thought this book covered animals and their mysticality in an academic sense, but I was wrong. This delves into, specifically, Native American totem animals, and nothing beyond that. You got your wolves, eagles, bears, snakes, a few others, and that's about it. I was under the impression this book covered a multitude of animals, and discussed more than in depth descriptions of their importance specifically pertaining to the Native Americans and some rituals to attune yourself to different animals. Don't be fooled by the title, it does NOT cover all animals great and small, and neither of any outside of Native American spirituality.
This is the first book I've ever deemed worthless, but if you're curious about a select number of animals in Native American spirituality, this may be for you

I am a non-denominational Christian...and I LOVE animals. After picking up this book years ago, at a good friend's house...my view on how to communicate with God was forever changed. I have shared this philosophy with many people, since that time. I firmly believe that we can draw encouragement and strength from wildlife and all forms of life around us...if we look at them in the light of the Creator. If we can realize nature as God's creation...which so many of us believe it is....then we can also begin to see God communicate with us through nature. As simple as seeing a hawk everyday...that tells me that God is watching over me. My guardian...God is in the hawk....and there is ALWAYS a hawk watching over me. We often wonder how God can be "everywhere at the same time". Now we know. This book won't make you a believer in the Lord...at least not directly. It won't directly feed your faith, either. For those with a faith based belief, or those who already worship the Lord...this book will open your mind to unfathomable communication with God. For those of you who may not so readily accept the Lord as our Creator....I firmly believe you will soon realize how very much of God is in every little creature. You should hopefully begin to hear the things that your Lord is trying to tell you. He loves us and wants us to love others. We are all equal to one another, sinners all alike. Nature is for everyone...all of us. And if we actually listen and watch...we will see the messages before us>.