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Ruth Thompson

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Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

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Self Help, Contemporary, Fiction

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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 eighteen years, she spent the previous twenty-five years as a social worker specializing in community development and social planning.

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Average rating: 4.31 · 45 ratings · 12 reviews · 52 distinct works

	A Heart for Healing 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Art Creativity Book (Creativity Activity Books) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Can Be Well: The Holistic Nutrition Guide to a Healthy, Balanced Life really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ruidos/Sounds it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	JOURNEY BREAD: New & Selected Poems by Ruth Thompson it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My First Book of Opposites liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Power Vector by Ruth Thompson (Goodreads Author), January Taylor, Myrna Kemnitz 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1998	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1998 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rights Indigenous Peoples in International Law: Workshop Report 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comrades of the Desert, a Story for Boys 1921 Leather Bound 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Prophet

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Ruth Thompson said: " This book is by my bedside. I will read a section almost every night at bed time. Incredible insights to direct our lives. I may not "finish" reading it! ...more "

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Digging In

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Ruth Thompson rated a book it was amazing The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is by my bedside. I will read a section almost every night at bed time. Incredible insights to direct our lives. I may not "finish" reading it! ...more
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If you like stories about romantic relationships and how lives can become intertwined, and not always in good ways, you will enjoy this story.
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Ruth Thompson made a comment on their review of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle " One the one hand this was an interesting story about breeding and training dogs. On the other hand it was a disturbing story of a family with long sta ...more "
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Ruth Thompson rated a book really liked it Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I always enjoy Picoult's exploration of a social issue, in this case a child's coping mechanism for a family break up. The story also touches on one of my favourite topics, the issue of faith and the existence of an omnipotent creator. ...more
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Ruth Thompson made a comment on their review of Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations " Extremely disturbing true story of the modern day oppression of women couched in both Islamic and cultural traditions in several African countries. My ...more "
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Ruth Thompson made a comment on their review of American Dirt " An in-depth depiction of the trials facing migrants from Mexico and Central America trying to enter the USA - why they flee their place of origin, emb ...more "
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Ruth Thompson made a comment on their review of Horse " A masterful combination of history and fiction to reveal the race issues in thoroughbred racing. As an author myself, I appreciate the meticulous rese ...more "
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Ruth Thompson rated a book it was amazing Horse by Geraldine Brooks (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Ruth Thompson made a comment on their review of An Accidental Woman " Kept me reading, wondering how the author would resolve the serious legal challenges of a woman whose past has been a mystery. This is a mystery with ...more "
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