Scatterlings: Getting Claimed in the Age of Amnesia Paperback – October 25, 2016

This is the third book in the Mythteller series. The book says 'trilogy' but I'm holding out for more. I was prepared for this book to be a let-down after the first two, Branch of the Lightning Tree and the Snowy Tower, because this book is about the myths of Dartmoor, a place I have visited but have no roots (And it is a book containing Dartmoor myths--I'm not sure what book a previous reviewer was reviewing). However, I have a great appreciation for myths of place, and Martin Shaw knows both myth and place. He has done the legwork and the deep work, and it's evident in this book. It is also something of a map for doing myth work in one's own place. By all means, read all the classic myths and folktales you can find, but this book and this series are about how myth and story live and can be lived today, by real people. I don't review a lot of books and I am not given to hyperbole, but this book could be considered life-changing and the work Dr. Shaw is doing, world-changing. Don't just read Scatterlings, read the first two books in this series.

This man is a seer - That’s for sure. With a romantic style of written and spoken storytelling he graciously shares his insights with us. So heart touching as it cuts through unnaturally shielded parts of our psyche. More than just academics of mythology, it’s a subtle call to action to discover how we think in terms of myth by delving into the path of the wild to learn our true stories and language. I get it...

Never read a book quite like this one. Not exactly myth, not shamanism, not philosophy - but indeed a bit of all of that. If you like ancient history, observational narrative, and stories, you'll like this book.

Required reading for humans....phenomenal writer takes you places you forgot about and need to remember. Read this book.

If you are interested in storytelling, ecology, mythology, great writing, memoir, or fresh, vital ideas, I highly recommend this book. It goes deep and is profoundly spiritual without being either new-agey or religious. Highest recommendation.

I enjoy his use of words. His writing is unusual and thought provoking. He speaks of our connection to nature or lack of in terms of storytelling. Mytho-Poetic. If you enjoy being absorbed into language and a good story you will love this book.

Because of this book I now say that Martin Shaw is my favorite writer, spend more time walking in the woods and listening intently, and have begun reading epic poetry and reassessing my life. That's quite an impact!

A must for anyone serious about owning a spirited voice. A fascinating read. Still reading it and never want it to end. Beyond good. It's a glorious read. A serious writer/author here. New for it's age and ancient for it's time.

Excellent read. Dr Shaw has you spellbound as a storyteller.

Urgent, necessary and deeply beautiful.

unique

Brilliant & needed!

I cannot recommend this book highly enough...I loved and enjoyed every page of it...Thank you Martin Shaw