Recommended Books by John Awen
Green Man (October 2026)
The iconic Green Man is the essence of nature and a symbol of oneness with nature in the myths, folklore and art from around the world, from prehistory to the present. Here is synthesised the history of the modern Green Man intertwined with the Green movement and the ecology of the land.
The Green Man is also twinned with ‘The wild man of the woods’ as well as ‘The wood wose,’ both famous figures of folklore and myth who inhabit the wild forests and jungles.
The Green Man is bound up with sacred tree lore and the folklore of the ‘Greenwood’ and for thousands of years civilisations have been in touch with the Green Man and admired and respected his presence. The male side of the Spirit of the Forest and Land, moves alongside The Green Lady or Earth Goddess.
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Living Hell to Living Well (March 2021)
Endorsement – John Awen’s short & pungent story, like the return journey of Odysseus to Ithaca, is a tortured experience. His book is simplicity itself; laying out the cards, describing how he played them and lost; and how he chose to stop playing. The effects on his life are palpable. The Consequences for the powerless are immeasurable. – The inspirational & influential Philip Wollen.
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Ancestors (January 2018)
A brilliant exposition of all that is ancestral and common to all people who have gone before. Whether it was your parents, Great Uncle George or a small hominid living 3 million years ago. We and they are the same people. We carry within us the genetic and metaphysical imprint of millions of fine, friendly people.
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Summerlands: Pagan Death and Rebirth (March 2016)
John has often been around death, and has experienced near death several times himself Whilst having one of these experiences he had a life changing moment, which moved him to his Pagan beliefs and spirituality as a way of life. His life changed for the better since finding the inner peace which this brought him. It is from his own beliefs that has come this introduction and overview of Summerlands. John has worked within the funeral trade, and has seen the outpouring of grief from family, friends and loved ones. Offering comfort to the bereaved and inspiration and hope for others the ideas and simply told truths will help give understanding of the afterlife.
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The Summer Solstice (June 2016)
The Summer Solstice and its importance is bought vividly to life. Plenty of background information and descriptive narrative makes this the guide you always wanted.
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Baby Naming Day (October 2016)
Baby Naming ceremonies are a fantastic way to celebrate the arrival of a new baby with friends and family. They can be informal and joyous events in a back garden or home. If you want more information, and ways of creating baby naming ceremonies, their history and traditions around the world, as well as current ideas and practices, you will find inspiration here. The old ways are changing and, therefore, a more relaxed society means you can invent your own day. Here you will find ideas and useful thoughts on the best way to welcome a new arrival.
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