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Becca Anderson comes from a long line of preachers and teachers from Ohio and Kentucky. The teacher side of her family led her to become a women's studies scholar and the author of The Book of Awesome Women. She gives gratitude workshops at churches and bookstores in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently resides. Becca Anderson credits her spiritual practice with helping her recover from cancer and wants to share this healing wisdom with anyone who is facing difficulty in their life.Cheryl Leytjen is a geologist, environmental law attorney, spiritual practitioner, and, most importantly, devoted mother. Cheryl understands that most people don’t have an endless reservoir of time, money and energy to devote to Earth-friendly practices. She is the author of Love Earth Now, a candid, often humorous exploration that reveals her own imperfect journey toward living an eco-friendly lifestyle. She is based in Los Angeles, California and serves on the Board of Directors of the North East Trees nonprofit organization. 

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Prayers for Our Planet is a devotional journal for our Earth, deeply rooted in reverence for the natural environment that sustains all of us. Inspired by a childhood steeped in stewardship and awe, this book is both a love letter to nature and a quiet rallying cry. Structured into monthly chapters, each section begins by spotlighting a noted Earth advocate, followed by an actionable eco-tip to spark inspired action. Additional curated reflections invite deeper meditation on our relationship with the planet we call home.

With wisdom drawn from indigenous ecologists like Robin Wall Kimmerer, young activists like Greta Thunberg, and climate change journalists like Elizabeth Kobert, these pages offer daily reminders of what’s worth protecting and suggestions for ways to help heal our home

Becca Anderson is a bestselling author with over a million books sold. Her background is rooted in grassroots environmentalism and was nurtured by preachers and teachers. From an early age, her aunt had taken her own as a young protegee in stewardship of the Earth from a master gardener teaching. Becca Anderson’s prayer books have brought inspiration, comfort, and hope to thousands, bringing them from dark times into positivity and purpose. 

From the Author

 In fourth grade, I checked out an organic gardening book by a philosopher whose teachings convinced me that every garden should be pesticide-free. That same passion deepened after reading Silent Spring, and I began to see myself as a young, budding, environmentalist. Over time, my love for the natural world evolved into a growing sense of urgency. Our planet is in peril.

This book is my love letter to Earth, a reflection of the people, places, and teachings that shaped my reverence for the environment. It is my hope that these quotes allow for a moment of reflection each day. It is written in the hope that readers will remember what’s at stake and feel moved to take part in protecting what remains. From conserving water and composting, to planting trees and rethinking how we live, every act matters. Every effort counts.

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Forward by Cheryl Leutjen

Introduction: Love Earth Now

January: Earthly Beginnings

February: In Earth’s Embrace

March: Spring into Life

April: April Showers Bring May Flowers

May: Flowers and Life in Bloom

June: Having Fun in Summer’s Sun

July: Blessings in Grass and Meadows

August: Summer’s End is Autumn’s Rebirth

September: Turning a New Leaf

October: Embracing Nature’s Beauty

November: Being Thankful for the Environment

December: Earthly Gifts and Winter Joy