My Newest Additions :)!

I'm so happy! This month, I managed to buy myself a few new treasures for my mermaid collection.

In case you cant see because the picture is a little blurry:

• A reprint of a David Delemare painting titled The Egg
• Mermaid Wisdom: Enrich Your Life With Insights From The Deep by Brenda Rosen (as mentioned on the blog)
• Mermaids and Mermen by Shannon Knudsen (will be on the blog soon!)
• The Secret History Of Mermaids by Ari Berk (mentioned on the blog)
• Indigo by Alice Hoffman (Mentioned on the blog)
• Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli (Mentioned on the blog)
• Seven Tears Into The Sea by Terri Farley (mentioned on the blog)
• Splash by Ian Don (mentioned on the blog)
• And 2 little mermaid ornaments!

Every new book or mermaid treasure I get is so special to me. Incase you want to check out one of these books, check them out on the blog!

- Sirenita The Selkie

A Survival Guide For Landlocked Mermaids by Margot Datz

Book Type: Inspiratonal, Motivation for the mermaid within us!
Author: Margot Datz
Pages: 72

Summary(goodreads.com):
The landlocked mermaid is a symbol of the contemporary woman, trapped in a paradoxical dilemma of being part worldly and domesticated, part untamable and intuitive. In A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids, artist Margot Datz sees the she-nymph within, struggling to emerge, and in a swirl of whimsical and witty wisdom, lovingly offers tips for today's world of dating, mating, and beyond.Margot's beautifully painted, contemporary mermaids are caught in the nets of their own comical dilemmas, circling the heart's fishbowl of romantic longings and in the murky depths of deep emotion. Whether it's the value of cultivating an inner water garden or coping with crow's feet and fish tails, Margot offers advice and an enchanting way of hydrating your weary mermaid soul. 

My Review:
Even though I dont believe this book can help women as much as Mermaid Wisdom: Enrich Your Life With Insights from the Deep I still enjoyed reading this. My favorite part about this book was the dating/ mating section. It gave really good advice on how to maintain and keep a relationship, but still remember to keep a piece of you for yourself and to remember your morals. I like that this section teaches women that you may love a sailor or a pirate with all your heart, but you have to remember that he has to take care of you too. Some men dont understand how to "care for and feed a mermaid". Along with the strong advice this book gives women of all ages, the artwork in this book is amazing! It is fun, playful, vibrant and funny! Many of the mermaids in this book are shown doing human-like things, which helps the reader relate to the authors message more. I reccomend this for women of all ages, especially 18 and over. I give this book (****) 4 stars.
-Sirenita The Selkie

Mermaid Wisdom: Enrich Your Life With Insights From The Deep by Brenda Rosen

Book Type: Mermaid information/ Encyclopedia/ Spiritual Motivation for the human :)
Author: Brenda Rosen
Pages:160

Summary(goodreads.com):
As sirens and sea goddesses, mermaids have long enchanted humans. Today, with the renewed interest in these angels of the deep, devotees will welcome this unique, new guide to accessing mermaid wisdom for personal growth and transformation. Enter world myths and legends and meet the first mermaid, Atargatis; the Celtic Seal Maiden; Menana of Native America; and others. Unearth universal symbols that make their tales resonate with our own life stories. Dive into the depths of the unconscious, using visualization, journalizing, and other exercises and rituals. Then bring back a treasure of mermaid insights that will nurture the wild, natural woman within and lead the way to happier relationships; greater creativity; and a more balanced and harmonious daily life.

My Review:
When I first picked up this book, I was in a bad place at the time. I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and it completely flipped my life upside down and I had completely lost my tail and didn't know who I was anymore. When I began reading this book, I knew it was instantly going to help me, and it did! This book really digs deep into the power of being a woman, and explores the woman's sexuality as well. Rosen makes the reader of Mermaid Wisdom question, what does it mean to you to be a woman? This book was full of mystical tales of mermaids from around the world, but it was also full of fun and spiritual activities that help explore your mind and the secrets within it,discover your inner mermaid and helps you discover who you are as a woman. I am definitely buying this book. It will help you too if you are in a stressful place and feel as if you have lost your fins! I give this book (*****) 5 stars
-Sirenita The Selkie