I received my copy of Rob McGowan’s book this morning and sat down in a quiet place for a quick flick through to hold me over until I had time to read it properly.  Not so – after reading the first few pages everything else went on hold and I had to read the whole thing in one sitting.

What a wonderful book!!!! It focuses on important concepts (so often avoided or poorly articulated) that are challenging to communicate in the language of today, and it is done so well. It felt like I had a kaumatua sitting on my shoulder as I was reading, with all the warmth and love only they can exude when they are wanting to share something important with you.  It is a book that I will read over and over again when I am in need of guidance and as I work to develop my learning of Rongoa Maori.  As I do I am sure some passages will take on new significance to me as my learning evolves.  The principles outlined in this book are the same as those that Rob shares in workshops and they feel like a map on how to exist in real harmony.  Thank you Rob for taking the time to write and share this in a way that we can not only read and refer to it often but feel it and know that it is right!  Thank you also to Karen Tindall for your support to Rob and making this happen.

If you are looking for a rongoa recipe book this is not it.  If you are looking for a book that clarifies/reminds us of all those little gems (and very important concepts) that Pa shares with us at our workshops then this is your book!!!

Price:  $15 each (a postage and handling fee may apply)

To order copies of this book please contact;

Robert McGowan, 213 Waitao Road, RD5, Tauranga 3175.