Mary Earle’s memoir, The Longing, is a poignant testament to resilience, born out of a desire to shed light on a dark chapter of history that mirrors her own turbulent past. Born in 1947, Mary’s childhood was overshadowed by a dysfunctional family and a father known for his explosive temper. A harrowing incident at fifteen plunged Mary into a world rife with abuse and suffering, threatening to lead her down a path of despair and depression. Her father forbid her to ever speak of this incident, and it becomes locked inside her. Yet, Mary’s spirit remained unbroken. Her story is one of remarkable transformation. In her forties, having escaped a violent marriage, Mary embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, travelling solo to India. Today, she stands as a beacon of hope and strength, a counsellor and trauma specialist, healer and clairvoyant dedicated to helping others.With an ‘eternally optimistic’ outlook, Mary shares her journey in The Longing, not just as a tale of survival, but as a source of inspiration and courage for anyone striving to overcome their own adversities.
Mary Elizabeth Earle’s life was a tapestry of triumph and tribulation, woven with threads of pain, resilience, and an unwavering spirit. Born in 1947, she faced a childhood marred by an emotionally distant mother and a father whose temperament oscillated between tenderness and explosive outbursts. Enveloped in a cocoon of terror and loneliness, Mary retreated into herself, haunted by nightmares that bore witness to her feeling of being unwanted.
At the tender age of 15, Mary believed she had found her ‘Knight in Shining Armour’, only to be betrayed by his unsavoury actions, thrusting her into a deeper abyss of suffering that would echo through her life. A violent attack within her marriage plunged her into despair and terror, yet it also unveiled her psychic abilities and the presence of Angels, a revelation that shook her to the core.
Despite the turmoil, an intense longing burned within Mary, fuelling her with a newfound courage to embark on a life-changing journey. This path was fraught with ups and downs, moments of despair and elation, ultimately leading to a broken heart. Yet, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Mary emerged with a renewed optimism, dedicating her life to helping others heal from their emotional turmoil as a counsellor, trauma specialist, healer, and clairvoyant.
In her book, The Longing, Mary shines a light on a shameful period in history, offering solace and understanding to those whose lives were blighted, much like her own. With raw honesty, she shares her personal story of suffering and abuse, a testament to the indomitable human spirit and a beacon of hope for those seeking inspiration amidst the darkest of times.
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I just wanted to drop you a line to say I have finished your incredible book.
I was left quite speechless by your book. I cannot even begin to comprehend the road you have travelled and the weight of the load you carried on your journey. How you have lived with so much, and so much loss, I do not know. But what I do know is that you are an incredible, beautiful, loving and brave human being. I thought you were pretty amazing before, but now, I just don't know what to say, other than you're all that and some!
Thank you for sharing your story. It will help so, so many people who have been through such trauma, and it will help people like me to have insight and compassion for things that we have so little understanding of.
Thank you for being you, for sharing your story, and for shining your light so brightly in
this world. You're amazing
I hope it all goes well for you and the book,
Sending many blessings and much love,
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I really enjoyed reading The longing, once I had started reading it I always had the feeling I didn't want to put it down for a break I would of loved to of read it from front to back without a break I was so into the whole book.
I like the way it gets straight into all the members and how it is genuinely all facts and all based on a true story.
mow she coped so bravely, the book really expresses all the emotions
that she and all her family was going through,
This book really is a favorite of mine now
I would happily read more you should definitely bring out a follow on book you are a very good Aurther Mary Earl, your inspiring, uplifting and incredibly honest which really is a beautiful quality to have. I am so honoured to of been able to purchase my copy from you Mary and I really love my personalised message and you are truly authentically amazing and amazing in every way thank you so much for sharing. Much love
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I have read your book, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. So well written, with honesty and a desire to help others understand their own similar journeys.
I found your story so heart breaking at times, hopeful at other times. A real eye opener to that era, that has only recently evolved into a more accepting attitude in society.
Thank you for writing this book, it will give so many people a better understanding of yours and so many other girls and young women's situation, and how badly they have been treated.
Your story needs to be told and read by everyone. It's a shameful part of social history, that I would hope is left in the past, and not forced on other girls and young women and their children to endure.
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