Testimonials

Praise for The Carrying, a novel by Erica Canevari

 

“I just finished reading it a few days ago. I am so deeply moved. I am still in the humbling thrall of this beautifully told story. It conveys the actual unfolding and cultivation of a mutual, trust-based connection and generosity and respect based relationship as well as anything I have ever read. A real antidote to the mean-spirited smallness that is so pervasive in the world of late.

Thank you for sharing this book into the world. This story is going to touch a lot of lives positively.” -H.S.

“This novel breathes. It is quiet, and interior, and deeply felt.”

- C.K.

“[Erica] writes about a depth of emotion that few have the courage to do.” - R.H.

 

“I loved how you portrayed The Watcher, for once it wasn’t patronizing.” -E.N.

“Wow. Just wow.

I’m truly moved with the way you communicated

the journey through love - sickness - loss:

all framed by the panorama of a relationship with the natural landscape.

What a pleasant surprise.”

- E.N.C.

“This short story holds a full spectrum experience of grief and release. 

It is a highly digestible story that I encourage the reader to savor. Let the words linger on your heart, like a fine wine upon your tongue. 

I took my time. I slowed myself down (I wanted to gobble it up) so that I could really absorb the magic of this little book. 

I completed the story on Sept 6th. 

I wept. The heart of this story is deeply profound and invites inner healing. I felt, for some moments, integrated into the story and I truly did not want it to end. 

Thank you Erica for this phenomenal story of communion and faith.” - Sheshona Shay 

“I love The Carrying. It is magical. I have never before read a book where the true, sacred magic of nature is honoured, loved, expressed and FELT in the same way I feel it. Reading The Carrying was a deep, deep joy for me. I had tears in my eyes several times while reading it. [The way the Watcher aids her] this is one of the most deeply, gorgeously satisfying things that has ever happened in any story I have read or seen. Beautiful!” -J.S.S. (Canada)

“Lovely book. I highly recommend it.” - B.M.

“If you love diving into a book that takes you for adventure while soothing your soul, The Carrying is an excellent addition to your reading list this fall.” -K.L.

Erica’s #1 favorite redwood tree, located in Redwood National Park. Photo by Erica Canevari