About the Author

L.R. Heartsong is a body-centered therapist and Paris-trained chef. The pen behind the Soul Artist Journal (2012-2017), he is the award-winning author of THE BONES AND BREATH and ORDINARY SACRED, along with other titles. His writings convey a deeply embodied life for the senses and celebrate the human experience.

Reviews

"Inside each one of us swirls and surges a mysterious longing, which L.R. Heartsong knows to be the essential catalyst for the larger, unique and more dangerous life that awaits each one of us. The Bones and Breathoffers a persuasive revisioning of masculinity, one that supports both men and women in our search for a meaningful and passionate way to participate in our great transformative times."-Bill Plotkin, author of Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche and Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche"River is a brilliant writer who shares deep and important life wisdom with his readers."-Michael Stone, Conversations Radio (arewelistening.net)"Socrates stated that the unexamined life is not worth living. In The Bones and Breath, L.R. Heartsong leads us into the examination in a fresh and meaningful way. Asking what it means to be a wild soul in the modern world, Heartsong brings men out of their heads into the bodysoul and heart to find the answers. Yet this is much more than a men's book. He skillfully shares his deep research and understanding of passion and creativity; sacred masculinity and spiritual ecology; myth and shadow; sensory communion with nature; sex and relationships; the sensual soul and wise heart. Weaving together the body, soul, and nature, here is a re-imagining of what it means to be fully human. This is a compelling read."-Jay Harman, author of The Shark's Paintbrush: Biomimicry and How Nature is Inspiring Innovation"Every once in a while a book comes along that blows your socks off. And this is one that has just come into my life... a book about the Sacred Masculine that goes so deep and is written so beautifully, I'm truly in awe. I challenge all of my male friends who want to embrace their masculinity and sacredness in these interesting times of great change and burgeoning of the Divine Feminine to read this book. I challenge all men who seek to be conscious and in touch with their soul to find a copy and absorb it. Be guided and inspired by it, and more. How many of you will take this challenge? This book will take you deeper. This is a truly powerful work. And quite beneficial for us women too. Quite. L.R. Heartsong's writing is so eloquent, it veritably dances off the page. If there is such thing as writer's envy, I suspect I have it towards him but that's okay. It is such a joy to read writing that takes your breath away. Deep joy."-Mare Cromwell, author of The Great Mother Bible