THE BOOK

Have you ever wondered what needs to change to achieve a thriving world that is more compassionate, caring and inclusive?  A world that works for everyone, not just the elite 1%?  After all, what’s the definition of madness – to keep doing the same thing and expect different results?

This novel is the story of a woman of Inca heritage called Angélica who embarks on a quest to understand what global frameworks need to change to realise her vision of a fairer, more humane global community that respects the earth.  A nuanced love story about a woman’s determination to strive for a better world, despite obstacles and setbacks, political inertia and betrayal.

A novel to help guide the world beyond the age of Trump.

Where does the title of the book come from?

This excerpt from the book explains:

“I have been given a message for you,” Adriana said. “I am told to tell you the story of the Eagle and the Condor. It’s an Amazonian prophecy dating back maybe two thousand years, maybe much longer, and it gradually spread north over the centuries, reaching the Mayans, the Aztecs, the Navajo and the Hopi.”

“The Eagle comes from the north, and represents masculine energy, the mind, the rational. It emphasises the individual. The condor comes from the south, and it represents the feminine, the heart, intuition. It emphasises nurturing and community. The prophecy says that when the Eagle of the North flies with the Condor of the South, the spirit of the earth will re-awaken. The story predicted that there would be a five-hundred-year period commencing with the fourth Pachakuti – which corresponds to the 1490’s – when the Eagle would dominate, almost driving the condor out of existence. This is evident in the conquest of the Americas, and the killing and suppression of indigenous peoples, initially by the conquistadors, followed by waves of settlers from elsewhere in Europe.”

“The prophecy went on to say that during the next five hundred year period, commencing in the 1990’s, the potential would arise for the Eagle and the Condor to dance together, to fly in the same sky, and to create a new level of consciousness for humanity. However, this is only a potential. It is up to humans today to make this happen. Your purpose is to be one of the people leading this. You need to gain deeper insights into the way of the Eagle – so that you can use this knowledge and your links to indigenous culture to help the Eagle and the Condor to dance together.”

Angélica didn’t know what to say. The messages felt genuine and sincere, and resonated intuitively with her. At the same time, her head was saying that she was just a girl from Cusco who could do good in her community, but surely not on the world stage?

Adriana seemed to read Angélica’s thoughts.

“Take this stone with you wherever you go. It will ground you and connect you to the energy of this place. You will be guided in what to do. All you need to do is have the discipline and courage to take on the task,” Adriana said.