Welcome to my Web Site
Reading feeds the spirit. ~ Ruth Thompson
We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect. ~ Anas Nin
There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.
~ W. Somerset Maugham
Ruth
Thompson’s
books
are
imbued
with
her
value
for
community,supportive
relationships,
holistic health, and spiritual growth.
From
an
early
age,
Thompson
read
avidly,
coming
home
from
the
local
public
library
every
week
with
a
stack
of
novels.
She
espouses
lifelong
learning
and
has
joked
that
if
it
paid
well,
she
would
just
stay
in
school.
Education
has
been
a
big
part
of
her
life,
having
completed
a
BA
in
psychology,
a
Master
of
Social
Work,
and
a
diploma
in
natural
nutrition.
In
private
practice
as
a
holistic
nutritionist
for
twenty
years,
she
spent
the
previous
twenty-five
years
as a social worker specializing in community development and social planning.
Thompson’s
passion
for
learning
inevitably
led
her
to
writing.
She
was
also
inspired
by
her
mother,
who
spent
the
last
twenty years of her life writing memoirs and essays.
Thompson
has
poured
into
her
books
a
wealth
of
experience
with
health
care
from
her
personal
and
professional
life.
She
wrote
her
first
book,
You
Can
Be
Well
,
to
help
readers
be
proactive
about
their
health,
knowing
that
many
will
not
consult with a holistic health practitioner but will read a self-help book.
To
further
inspire
readers
to
take
charge
of
their
health,
Thompson
took
on
the
challenge
of
writing
a
novel,
the
first
fictional
work
with
a
heroine
who
is
an
alternative
health
practitioner.
With
A
Heart
for
Healing,
her
readers
will
find
a
relatable
heroine
who,
while
embroiled
in
family
drama,
perseveres
in
a
profession
that
is
often
discredited,
even vilified
.
She is currently working on a sequel.
As
to
Thompson’s
reading
preferences,
they
span
fiction
and
non-fiction
authors,
including
Jodi
Picoult,
Lisa
Genova,
Mitch Albom, Barbara Kingsolver, Richard Paul Evans, Miriam Toews, Louise Hay, and Marianne Williamson.
About The Author
Order your copy now
(Opens in a new Window)
Order your copy now
(Opens in a new Window)
My Books
A Heart for Healing
A Woman’s Story of Perseverance
Georgina
has
dreamed
of
being
the
fourth
generation
in
her
family
to
practice
medicine
ever
since
she
was
a
little
girl.
Her
medical
school
experience
lasts
a
scant
two
years
before
she
gets
married and starts a family.
When
the
children
have
grown,
Georgina
struggles
with
the
decision
of
whether
to
return
to
medical
school.
In
the
end,
she
realizes
her
passions
lie
in
alternative
health,
which
is
what
had
solved
her
daughter’s
health
issues
years
ago.
She
moves
in
that
direction,
only
to
be
faced
with
one
obstacle
after
another.
Her
erstwhile
supportive
husband
becomes
resentful
of
the
time
and
money
she
needs
to
invest
in
pursuing
her
dream,
her
father
all
but
disowns
her,
and
she
struggles
to
find
her
niche
in
a
practice
that
is
fraught
with
suspicion
at
best
and
threatened
by
legal issues at worst.
Armed
with
a
firm
belief
in
alternative
health,
faith
that
she
is
responding
to
her
calling
in
life,
and
the
encouragement
of
a
few
supportive
people,
Georgina
strives
to
balance
family
and
career while becoming the healer of her childhood dreams
Rose Scapin Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars It is a very engaging read!
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2022
A
Heart
for
Healing
delves
into
the
intricate
and
delicate
relationship
between
natural,
holistic
health
and
conventional
western
medicine.
It
is
a
very
engaging
read.
I
was
taken
on
a
journey
with
Georgina
as
she
grows
and
evolves
in
the
world
of
natural
health.
As
the
story
progresses,
I
found
great
satisfaction
in
Georgina’s
accomplishments
in
promoting
engagement
and
collaboration
between
natural
&
conventional
medicine.
A
must
read
for
health
professionals
and
all
those interested in understanding the role of natural health and western medicine in today’s society.
Rose Scapin
CEO, Natural Health Marketing
RHN Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Reflexologist,
RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Amazon Customer Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars A Woman's Dream
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2022
I
was
hooked
after
the
first
chapter.
The
plot
and
characters
were
so
true
to
life
that
I
found
myself
always
engaged
and
ready
to
read
more.
The
vocabulary
was
intelligent
and
fitted
the
characters
in
a
very
realistic
way.
I
have
always
been
interested
in
wellness
and
healing
and
so
the
title
made
me
wanted
to
find
out
how
the
heart
and
healing
work
together
to
make
people
complete.
The
main
character
was
able
to
overcome
many
hurtles
in
her
life
with
the
help
of
her
friends.
I
could relate to the story and this book made me feel satisfied. We all have dreams and this book taught me that if we perservere, we can accomplish our life goals.
Joan N. Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent novel that I highly recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2022
Ruth Thompson’s A Heart for Healing, is a cleverly written and engaging novel that entices the reader in both the professional and personal life of Georgina as
she becomes a naturopath practitioner.The novel flows expertly, without forcing the reader to make a choice, as it shines light on a vision of holistic health
practices and mainstream medicine as complementary care options.The author’s writing style and character development made it hard to stop reading - I was
constantly wanting to know what would happen next.
Reviews from goodreads.com
Cherylynn Desjardins
Following
Georgina’s
career
decision
and
the
path
to
becoming
a
naturopath,
and
the
importance
of
naturopathy
alongside
traditional
medicine
for
a
more
comprehensive
model
for
patient
care
-
I
pictured
Georgina
as
a
Hallmark
character
and
thought
this
could
be
an
opportunity
to
help
further
promote
a
wider
view
of
health
through
heart-warming
storytelling
that
educates
and
entertains.
The
author
pulls
on
her
knowledge
and
takes
us
deeper
into
understanding
options
we
have
when
we’re
looking
at
our
own
health.
I
think
this
book
is
important
and
informative,
and
I
was
left
wondering
-
ok,
what’s
Georgina
going
to
do
next. Oh and there’s a retreat she writes about, not to give anything away BUT if they had these I’d like to go!
Lauree Cole
A
Heart
for
Healing
is
an
enjoyable
read
and
through
her
writing
the
author
reinforced
to
me
as
a
reader
that
choice,
consequence,
courage
and
conviction
are
all
required
to
be
all
we
can
be.
Change
is
constant
in
our
lives
and
we
need
to
be
reminded
to
give
ourselves
permission
to
follow
our
dreams
and
the
main
character Georgina reminds us of that. Thank you Ruth.
Joan Nelson
rated
Ruth
Thompson’s
A
Heart
for
Healing,
is
a
cleverly
written
and
engaging
novel
that
entices
the
reader
in
both
the
professional
and
personal
life
of
Georgina
as
she becomes a naturopath practitioner.
The
novel
flows
expertly,
without
forcing
the
reader
to
make
a
choice,
as
it
shines
light
on
a
vision
of
holistic
health
practices
and
mainstream
medicine
as
complementary care options.
The author’s writing style and character development made it hard to stop reading - I was constantly wanting to know what would happen next.
An excellent novel that I highly recommend.
Review on Instagram
Telma Rocha
Georgie
puts
her
dreams
and
hopes
of
becoming
a
doctor
on
hold
to
support
her
husband
in
building
his
accounting
firm
and
raising
their
children.
During
that
unselfish
time,
her
one
lingering
thought
is
whether
she’ll
be
able
to,
someday,
resume
med
school.
When
a
chance
for
her
to
do
so
emerges,
Georgie
questions
her
core
values
and
asked
herself
if
being
a
medical
doctor
is
what
she
wants
or
what
her
father
groomed
her
for.
Searching
deep
into
her
daughter’s
mysterious
illness
and
what
finally
made
her
well,
Georgie
finds
she
wants
to
help
people,
but
through
a
more
holistic
approach
using
naturopath
medicine.
Will
her
family
stand
by
her
like
she
did
for
them
for
so
many
years?
This
story
was
gripping,
and
educational.
I
learned
a
lot
about
the
naturopath
community
and
profession.
I’ve
never
been
to
a
naturopath,
but
I
practice
many
of
the
core
principles,
such
as
using
food
for
medicine,
living
a
healthy
lifestyle,
etc…so
I
related
to
a
lot
of
the
principles.
The
author
drew
from
her
own
personal
experiences
and
created
a
well
rounded
set
of
characters
and
storyline
that
left
me
feeling
like
I
was
reading
about
a
real
family.
At
its
core
this
book
is
about
family
dynamics,
growing
(spiritually
and
mentally)
and
remaining
true
to
oneself.
I
really
enjoyed
it
and wanted to know more about Georgie’s life when the book ended. If you’re open to learning about complimentary methods of healing, I recommend this.
Well done and congratulations. @ruththompson_author
Review on FriesenPress.com
Chris Weaver
Found
myself
easily
absorbed
in
the
main
character’s
life
changing
choices.
Hard
to
put
down
as
I
wanted
to
know
if
her
holistic
health
pursuits
would
work
for
herself, family and other relationships. Great read!
Review on Facebook
Lynda Kilpatrick
I
really
related
to
the
struggles
Georgina
faced
making
difficult
decisions
that
impacted
her
family
and
herself.
Ruth
does
an
excellent
job
of
introducing
us
to
holistic
medicine
and
does
it
in
a
non
"preachy"
way.
The
premise
of
trying
to
meld
the
field
of
traditional
medicine
with
alternatives
is
very
well
done.
There
are
twists in the plot which makes the reader hope for a sequel. A great read!
Reviews ~
A Heart for Healing
I
am
a
Canadian
author
writing
books
about
holistic
healing
in
both
non-fiction
and
fiction
genres.
You
will
find
my
books
entertain
and
inform,
raise
controversial
health
care
issues,
explore
the
complexities
of
family
life,
women's
career
struggles,
and
focus
on
a
balance
of
physical, emotional and spiritual health.
I welcome your comments and reviews.
Learn how to be proactive about your health care and be part of the most important shift in thinking of our time.
Why
do
so
many
people
suffer
with
nagging
health
issues?
Why
are
the
rates
of
serious
disease
climbing?
How
can
we
do
better
at
preventing
illness?
Why
are
there
conflicting
views
on
what
constitutes
a
“healthy”
diet?
These
questions
reflect
a
health
care
crisis
that
cannot
be
addressed
without dramatic change. This cutting-edge book offers proven solutions from holistic nutrition.
You
Can
Be
Well
has
a
message
of
hope:
You
have
the
capacity
to
be
well;
you
need
not
resign
yourself
to
living
in
ill
health.
But,
there
are
challenges.
Economic
and
political
systems
in
North
America
support
a
health
care
system
that
waits
until
you
are
sick
to
intervene,
an
approach
called
“sick-care”.
You
don’t
have
to
wait
until
you
are
sick
to
take
charge
of
your
health.
This
is
only
possible
using
the
holistic
approach
outlined
in
these
pages—one
based
on
healthy
diet,
exercise,
toxin-free
living,
and
becoming
emotionally
balanced.
Whether
you
currently
enjoy
good
health or already suffer a health condition, you will discover your path to wellness here.
“Eloquently
transports
medicine
from
an
archaic
symptom
based
allopathic
model
to
one
that
gives
readers
hope
and
empowerment.
It
is
the
best,
clearest
and
most
comprehensive
book
I
have
ever
read
on
holistic
health.”
~Edward
D.
H.
Schroeder, RMT
Ruth
Thompson
has
a
wealth
of
experience
in
promoting
health
for
individuals
and
communities.
In
1992
she
graduated
with
a
Master
of
Social
Work
from
Wilfrid
Laurier
University
in
Waterloo,
Ontario.
During
her
social
work
career
she
advocated
for
food
security
and
safe,
supportive
neighbourhoods.
After
struggling
to
find
answers
to
her
daughter’s
mysterious
illness,
she
attended
the
Canadian
School
of
Natural
Nutrition
and,
in 2004, became a Holistic Nutritionist. Since then she has developed a successful clinical practice in Cambridge, Ontario.
You Can be Well
Reviews ~ You Can Be Well
5.0 out of 5 By Edward D H Schroeder, RMT
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
With unusual clarity, Ruth Thompson encourages us to shift our thinking to a more holistic, multifactorial and positive approach to chronic illness. You Can Be
Well eloquently transports medicine from an archaic symptom based allopathic model to one that gives readers hope and empowerment. It is the best, clearest
and most comprehensive book I have ever read on holistic health. Physicians and patients alike will benefit from reading this book.
4.0 out of 5 stars By Debora Palmieri, RHN
"You Can Be Well" is a thorough and comprehensive guide to nutrition. It is packed with important information and discusses the many challenges people face
nowadays when it comes to eating well and being well. The author offers easy, practical steps that anyone can follow to begin making health-supportive choices
and thereby improving ones health. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I would recommend this book to those looking to develop a greater understanding of
holistic nutrition and wellness.
5.0 out of 5 stars By Maria
Format: Paperback
I highly recommend Ruth Thompsons book “You Can Be Well” to everyone; The book provides clear and concise direction towards making better choices
towards our health with easy to follow instructions. The benefits of having this book on hand are numerous as it is packed with information that has already
made a substantial difference towards my own health. Let “You Can Be Well” By Ruth Thompson be your Guide.
4.0 out of 5 stars By Myra
Format: Paperback
I enjoyed reading this holistic nutrition guide. It is well thought out, providing factual and insightful knowledge and tools to assist you in finding the right
balance in achieving your healthy lifestyle. This is an excellent resource that I will keep on hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars By Kay Crawford
There is a mountain of useful information packed into this little book. Anyone interested in good health or people with health challenges that need support
should read this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars By Kathy Holland
What a well written book which is easily a reference later when needed. It has provided tremendous insight to the diet choices we make, misconceptions
clarified, amongst other areas of the book discussing better health and wellness.
4.0 out of 5 stars By Jane Christensen
I did enjoy reading your book and believe that it will be a good overview for those who are suffering from being unwell without any idea what is causing them
problems.
Other Publications
A Collection of Short Stories and Poems from
Local Authors
Click on the cover to order
Faith FM 94.3 Interview
Order your copy now
Order your copy now
Order your copy now
Order your copy now
Updated April 20, 2026
CLICK ICON FOR RECENT REVIEW
Welcome to my Web Site
Reading feeds the spirit. ~ Ruth
Thompson
We write to taste life twice, in the
moment and in retrospect. ~ Anas Nin
There are three rules for writing a
novel. Unfortunately, no one knows
what they are.
~ W. Somerset Maugham
Ruth
Thompson’s
books
are
imbued
with
her
value
for
c
o
m
m
u
n
i
t
y
,
s
u
p
p
o
r
t
i
v
e
relationships,
holistic
health,
and spiritual growth.
From
an
early
age,
Thompson
read
avidly,
coming
home
from
the
local
public
library
every
week
with
a
stack
of
novels.
She
espouses
lifelong
learning
and
has
joked
that
if
it
paid
well,
she
would
just
stay
in
school.
Education
has
been
a
big
part
of
her
life,
having
completed
a
BA
in
psychology,
a
Master
of
Social
Work,
and
a
diploma
in
natural
nutrition.
In
private
practice
as
a
holistic
nutritionist
for
twenty
years,
she
spent
the
previous
twenty-five
years
as
a
social
worker
specializing
in
community
development and social planning.
Thompson’s
passion
for
learning
inevitably
led
her
to
writing.
She
was
also
inspired
by
her
mother,
who
spent
the
last
twenty
years
of
her
life
writing
memoirs
and
essays.
Thompson
has
poured
into
her
books
a
wealth
of
experience
with
health
care
from
her
personal
and
professional
life.
She
wrote
her
first
book,
You
Can
Be
Well
,
to
help
readers
be
proactive
about
their
health,
knowing
that
many
will
not
consult
with
a
holistic
health
practitioner
but
will
read a self-help book.
To
further
inspire
readers
to
take
charge
of
their
health,
Thompson
took
on
the
challenge
of
writing
a
novel,
the
first
fictional
work
with
a
heroine
who
is
an
alternative
health
practitioner.
With
A
Heart
for
Healing,
her
readers
will
find
a
relatable
heroine
who,
while
embroiled
in
family
drama,
perseveres
in
a
profession
that
is
often
discredited,
even
vilified
.
She
is currently working on a sequel.
As
to
Thompson’s
reading
preferences,
they
span
fiction
and
non-fiction
authors,
including
Jodi
Picoult,
Lisa
Genova,
Mitch
Albom,
Barbara
Kingsolver,
Richard
Paul
Evans,
Miriam
Toews,
Louise
Hay,
and
Marianne Williamson.
About The Author
Order your copy now
(Opens in a new Window)
Order your copy now
(Opens in a new Window)
My Books
I
am
a
Canadian
author
writing
books
about
holistic
healing
in
both
non-fiction
and
fiction genres.
You
will
find
my
books
entertain
and
inform,
raise
controversial
health
care
issues,
explore
the
complexities
of
family
life,
women's
career
struggles,
and
focus
on
a
balance
of
physical,
emotional
and
spiritual
health.
I welcome your comments and reviews.
A Heart for Healing
A Woman’s Story of Perseverance
Georgina
has
dreamed
of
being
the
fourth
generation
in
her
family
to
practice
medicine
ever
since
she
was
a
little
girl.
Her
medical
school
experience
lasts
a
scant
two
years
before
she
gets
married and starts a family.
When
the
children
have
grown,
Georgina
struggles
with
the
decision
of
whether
to
return
to
medical
school.
In
the
end,
she
realizes
her
passions
lie
in
alternative
health,
which
is
what
had
solved
her
daughter’s
health
issues
years
ago.
She
moves
in
that
direction,
only
to
be
faced
with
one
obstacle
after
another.
Her
erstwhile
supportive
husband
becomes
resentful
of
the
time
and
money
she
needs
to
invest
in
pursuing
her
dream,
her
father
all
but
disowns
her,
and
she
struggles
to
find
her
niche
in
a
practice
that
is
fraught
with
suspicion
at
best
and
threatened by legal issues at worst.
Armed
with
a
firm
belief
in
alternative
health,
faith
that
she
is
responding
to
her
calling
in
life,
and
the
encouragement
of
a
few
supportive
people,
Georgina
strives
to
balance
family
and
career
while
becoming
the
healer
of
her
childhood
dreams
Reviews ~ You Can Be Well
5.0 out of 5 By Edward D H Schroeder, RMT
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
With unusual clarity, Ruth Thompson encourages us to shift our thinking to
a more holistic, multifactorial and positive approach to chronic illness. You
Can Be Well eloquently transports medicine from an archaic symptom
based allopathic model to one that gives readers hope and empowerment. It
is the best, clearest and most comprehensive book I have ever read on
holistic health. Physicians and patients alike will benefit from reading this
book.
4.0 out of 5 stars By Debora Palmieri, RHN
"You Can Be Well" is a thorough and comprehensive guide to nutrition. It is
packed with important information and discusses the many challenges
people face nowadays when it comes to eating well and being well. The
author offers easy, practical steps that anyone can follow to begin making
health-supportive choices and thereby improving ones health. As a
Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I would recommend this book to those
looking to develop a greater understanding of holistic nutrition and
wellness.
5.0 out of 5 stars By Maria
Format: Paperback
I highly recommend Ruth Thompsons book “You Can Be Well” to everyone;
The book provides clear and concise direction towards making better
choices towards our health with easy to follow instructions. The benefits of
having this book on hand are numerous as it is packed with information
that has already made a substantial difference towards my own health. Let
“You Can Be Well” By Ruth Thompson be your Guide.
4.0 out of 5 stars By Myra
Format: Paperback
I enjoyed reading this holistic nutrition guide. It is well thought out,
providing factual and insightful knowledge and tools to assist you in finding
the right balance in achieving your healthy lifestyle. This is an excellent
resource that I will keep on hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars By Kay Crawford
There is a mountain of useful information packed into this little book.
Anyone interested in good health or people with health challenges that
need support should read this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars By Kathy Holland
What a well written book which is easily a reference later when needed. It
has provided tremendous insight to the diet choices we make,
misconceptions clarified, amongst other areas of the book discussing better
health and wellness.
4.0 out of 5 stars By Jane Christensen
I did enjoy reading your book and believe that it will be a good overview for
those who are suffering from being unwell without any idea what is causing
them problems.
Other Publications
Reviews ~
A Heart for Healing
Rose Scapin Amazon Review
5.0
out
of
5
stars
It
is
a
very
engaging
read!
Reviewed
in
Canada
on
December
12,
2022
A
Heart
for
Healing
delves
into
the
intricate
and
delicate
relationship
between
natural,
holistic
health
and
conventional
western
medicine.
It
is
a
very
engaging
read.
I
was
taken
on
a
journey
with
Georgina
as
she
grows
and
evolves
in
the
world
of
natural
health.
As
the
story
progresses,
I
found
great
satisfaction
in
Georgina’s
accomplishments
in
promoting
engagement
and
collaboration
between
natural
&
conventional
medicine.
A
must
read
for
health
professionals
and
all
those
interested
in
understanding
the
role
of
natural
health
and
western
medicine
in
today’s society.
Rose Scapin
CEO, Natural Health Marketing
RHN
Registered
Holistic
Nutritionist,
Reflexologist,
RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Amazon Customer Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars A Woman's Dream
Reviewed
in
Canada
on
December
3,
2022
I
was
hooked
after
the
first
chapter.
The
plot
and
characters
were
so
true
to
life
that
I
found
myself
always
engaged
and
ready
to
read
more.
The
vocabulary
was
intelligent
and
fitted
the
characters
in
a
very
realistic
way.
I
have
always
been
interested
in
wellness
and
healing
and
so
the
title
made
me
wanted
to
find
out
how
the
heart
and
healing
work
together
to
make
people
complete.
The
main
character
was
able
to
overcome
many
hurtles
in
her
life
with
the
help
of
her
friends.
I
could
relate
to
the
story
and
this
book
made
me
feel
satisfied.
We
all
have
dreams
and
this
book
taught
me
that
if
we
perservere,
we
can
accomplish our life goals.
Joan N. Amazon Review
5.0
out
of
5
stars
An
excellent
novel
that I highly recommend.
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2022
Ruth
Thompson’s
A
Heart
for
Healing,
is
a
cleverly
written
and
engaging
novel
that
entices
the
reader
in
both
the
professional
and
personal
life
of
Georgina
as
she
becomes
a
naturopath
practitioner.The
novel
flows
expertly,
without
forcing
the
reader
to
make
a
choice,
as
it
shines
light
on
a
vision
of
holistic
health
practices
and
mainstream
medicine
as
complementary
care
options.The
author’s
writing
style
and
character
development
made
it
hard
to
stop
reading
-
I
was
constantly
wanting
to
know what would happen next.
Reviews from goodreads.com
Cherylynn Desjardins
Following
Georgina’s
career
decision
and
the
path
to
becoming
a
naturopath,
and
the
importance
of
naturopathy
alongside
traditional
medicine
for
a
more
comprehensive
model
for
patient
care
-
I
pictured
Georgina
as
a
Hallmark
character
and
thought
this
could
be
an
opportunity
to
help
further
promote
a
wider
view
of
health
through
heart-warming
storytelling
that
educates
and
entertains.
The
author
pulls
on
her
knowledge
and
takes
us
deeper
into
understanding
options
we
have
when
we’re
looking
at
our
own
health.
I
think
this
book
is
important
and
informative,
and
I
was
left
wondering
-
ok,
what’s
Georgina
going
to
do
next.
Oh
and
there’s
a
retreat
she
writes
about,
not
to
give
anything
away
BUT
if they had these I’d like to go!
Lauree Cole
A
Heart
for
Healing
is
an
enjoyable
read
and
through
her
writing
the
author
reinforced
to
me
as
a
reader
that
choice,
consequence,
courage
and
conviction
are
all
required
to
be
all
we
can
be.
Change
is
constant
in
our
lives
and
we
need
to
be
reminded
to
give
ourselves
permission
to
follow
our
dreams
and
the
main
character
Georgina
reminds
us
of
that.
Thank
you Ruth.
Joan Nelson
rated
Ruth
Thompson’s
A
Heart
for
Healing,
is
a
cleverly
written
and
engaging
novel
that
entices
the
reader
in
both
the
professional
and
personal
life
of
Georgina
as
she
becomes
a
naturopath
practitioner.
The
novel
flows
expertly,
without
forcing
the
reader
to
make
a
choice,
as
it
shines
light
on
a
vision
of
holistic
health
practices
and
mainstream
medicine
as
complementary
care
options.
The
author’s
writing
style
and
character
development
made
it
hard
to
stop
reading
-
I
was
constantly
wanting
to
know
what
would
happen
next.
An
excellent
novel
that
I
highly
recommend.
Review on Instagram
Telma Rocha
Georgie
puts
her
dreams
and
hopes
of
becoming
a
doctor
on
hold
to
support
her
husband
in
building
his
accounting
firm
and
raising
their
children.
During
that
unselfish
time,
her
one
lingering
thought
is
whether
she’ll
be
able
to,
someday,
resume
med
school.
When
a
chance
for
her
to
do
so
emerges,
Georgie
questions
her
core
values
and
asked
herself
if
being
a
medical
doctor
is
what
she
wants
or
what
her
father
groomed
her
for.
Searching
deep
into
her
daughter’s
mysterious
illness
and
what
finally
made
her
well,
Georgie
finds
she
wants
to
help
people,
but
through
a
more
holistic
approach
using
naturopath
medicine.
Will
her
family
stand
by
her
like
she
did
for
them
for
so
many
years?
This
story
was
gripping,
and
educational.
I
learned
a
lot
about
the
naturopath
community
and
profession.
I’ve
never
been
to
a
naturopath,
but
I
practice
many
of
the
core
principles,
such
as
using
food
for
medicine,
living
a
healthy
lifestyle,
etc…so
I
related
to
a
lot
of
the
principles.
The
author
drew
from
her
own
personal
experiences
and
created
a
well
rounded
set
of
characters
and
storyline
that
left
me
feeling
like
I
was
reading
about
a
real
family.
At
its
core
this
book
is
about
family
dynamics,
growing
(spiritually
and
mentally)
and
remaining
true
to
oneself.
I
really
enjoyed
it
and
wanted
to
know
more
about
Georgie’s
life
when
the
book
ended.
If
you’re
open
to
learning
about
complimentary
methods
of
healing, I recommend this.
Well
done
and
congratulations.
@ruththompson_author
Review on FriesenPress.com
Chris Weaver
Found
myself
easily
absorbed
in
the
main
character’s
life
changing
choices.
Hard
to
put
down
as
I
wanted
to
know
if
her
holistic
health
pursuits
would
work
for
herself,
family
and
other
relationships. Great read!
Review on Facebook
Lynda Kilpatrick
I
really
related
to
the
struggles
Georgina
faced
making
difficult
decisions
that
impacted
her
family
and
herself.
Ruth
does
an
excellent
job
of
introducing
us
to
holistic
medicine
and
does
it
in
a
non
"preachy"
way.
The
premise
of
trying
to
meld
the
field
of
traditional
medicine
with
alternatives
is
very
well
done.
There
are
twists
in
the
plot
which
makes
the
reader hope for a sequel. A great read!
Learn
how
to
be
proactive
about
your
health
care
and
be
part
of
the
most
important shift in thinking of our time.
Why
do
so
many
people
suffer
with
nagging
health
issues?
Why
are
the
rates
of
serious
disease
climbing?
How
can
we
do
better
at
preventing
illness?
Why
are
there
conflicting
views
on
what
constitutes
a
“healthy”
diet?
These
questions
reflect
a
health
care
crisis
that
cannot
be
addressed
without
dramatic
change.
This
cutting-edge
book
offers
proven
solutions
from
holistic nutrition.
You
Can
Be
Well
has
a
message
of
hope:
You
have
the
capacity
to
be
well;
you
need
not
resign
yourself
to
living
in
ill
health.
But,
there
are
challenges.
Economic
and
political
systems
in
North
America
support
a
health
care
system
that
waits
until
you
are
sick
to
intervene,
an
approach
called
“sick-
care”.
You
don’t
have
to
wait
until
you
are
sick
to
take
charge
of
your
health.
This
is
only
possible
using
the
holistic
approach
outlined
in
these
pages—one
based
on
healthy
diet,
exercise,
toxin-
free
living,
and
becoming
emotionally
balanced.
Whether
you
currently
enjoy
good
health
or
already
suffer
a
health
condition,
you
will
discover
your
path
to wellness here.
“Eloquently
transports
medicine
from
an
archaic
symptom
based
allopathic
model
to
one
that
gives
readers
hope
and
empowerment.
It
is
the
best,
clearest
and
most
comprehensive
book
I
have
ever
read
on
holistic
health.”
~Edward D. H. Schroeder, RMT
Ruth
Thompson
has
a
wealth
of
experience
in
promoting
health
for
individuals
and
communities.
In
1992
she
graduated
with
a
Master
of
Social
Work
from
Wilfrid
Laurier
University
in
Waterloo,
Ontario.
During
her
social
work
career
she
advocated
for
food
security
and
safe,
supportive
neighbourhoods.
After
struggling
to
find
answers
to
her
daughter’s
mysterious
illness,
she
attended
the
Canadian
School
of
Natural
Nutrition
and,
in
2004,
became
a
Holistic
Nutritionist.
Since
then
she
has
developed
a
successful
clinical
practice
in Cambridge, Ontario.
You Can be Well
A Collection of Short Stories and Poems
from Local Authors
Click on the cover to order
Faith FM 94.3 Interview
Order your copy now
Order your copy now
Order your copy now
Order your copy now
Updated April 20, 2026
CLICK ICON FOR RECENT REVIEW
Books to feed the body,mind,and spirit
Ruth Thompson - Author
Books to feed the body,mind,and spirit
Ruth Thompson - Author
