Not Your Mother's Mystic Book

Knowing Kathryn both professionally and personally, I was very excited to read this book. I started it as soon as it arrived and read it as much as I could outside of my work and life responsibilities. I found that every time I had a little bit of free time, I wanted to get back into the book as it was both entertaining and informative. I was delighted to experience the authenticity that the author embodies. I loved that it was funny and real and relatable. I would think that all different types of people could relate in someway or another. I was also very impressed with the amount of time attention, detail, desire, and motivation that she puts into her craft. As someone who has received a session myself from Kathryn, I can say that this book rings true to her abilities and the way that she fully lives her life in alignment with her purpose. It’s a true honor and delight to witness the evolution and growth that has transpired with this profound gift that has been honed and now being shared with the masses. I highly recommend reading this book!!! I want to say more about how I respect her resourcefulness but I don’t wanna give parts of it away :)

I'm about the same age as the author and have been working on listening to my intuition, so Kathryn's story resonated with me on several levels, but wow - there's something in here for everyone. The early chapters are kind of a downer as she depicts her pre-awakening life, but it gets fascinating quickly - and then completely engrossing. I've read other books by mediums (media?) but never one that tells the intensely personal story of finding connection, developing her abilities, and processing the ups, downs, and lessons of spiritual growth. Anyone who ever wondered what the medium at a reading is thinking should check this out.
She connects the spiritual world to her Christian faith clearly along the way, showing how connections with the spiritual world are very much aligned with what we consider "traditional" Christian teachings.
The book also provides tremendous insight for anyone in the early stages of such a journey. I'm sharing it with all of my intuitive friends, and plenty of other friends too!

Not Your Mother's Mystic is one of the most honest, funny, and relatable books I’ve read in a long time. Kathryn Brewer writes with unflinching honesty about heartbreak, healing, and spiritual awakening, and she does it all with a sharp wit and self-awareness that makes you laugh out loud even as you’re wiping away tears.

Her bravery in telling the whole messy truth of her life—the spirals, the doubts, the moments of clarity and connection—is nothing short of inspiring. This isn't some sugar-coated self-help memoir. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s beautiful. You feel like you're sitting with your smartest, funniest, most no-nonsense friend as she tells you everything she’s learned the hard way.

What really struck me was how deeply relatable this story is. Brewer doesn't pretend to have it all figured out—she just keeps showing up, asking the hard questions, and learning to trust herself and the divine along the way. Her spiritual journey is authentic and grounded in everyday life, from parenting stress to dating disasters to building a chicken coop (yes, really).

Highly recommend for anyone navigating a life transition, wondering if they’ve "messed it all up," or just looking for a reminder that transformation is possible—and sometimes even funny.

I picked up Not Your Mother’s Mystic not really knowing what to expect—and I’m so glad I did. Kathryn Brewer’s writing is honest and refreshingly real. This isn’t a book trying to sell you on becoming a mystic or following a spiritual path. It’s the story of a divorced, middle-aged mom trying to make sense of life’s everyday chaos: money, kids, relationships, work, friendships—the stuff so many of us deal with.

What sets this book apart is the way Kathryn tells her story. It feels like you're talking to a good friend who’s been where you are. She blends humor, vulnerability, and deep insight in a way that’s easy to read and hard to put down.

You don’t need to be “spiritually inclined” to connect with this book. If you’re a woman in midlife who’s feeling stuck, tired of playing small, or just sensing there’s more out there for you, this is the kind of book that can spark something real. Inspiring, accessible, and deeply human—highly recommend.

This is the first book, in about 10 years, that I started and finished in the same day. It’s honest, hilarious, down to earth, and approachable for almost anyone who finds their lives deconstructing and inviting them to explore what it means to be spiritually-curious. A good story is hard to write and even harder to live. Well done on all accounts!

Wow! Such raw, unfiltered, realness! I felt as if I was your bestie, living it all out right beside you! Cheering you on to keep going when things got tough, through the heartache and confusing. Pushing you to find that spark again when you heard voices. I can't wait for your next book and everything else that is to come for you in the future! You kept me entertained, intrigued and yearning for more knowledge into the spiritual realm.
Your in person readings are so personal and detailed, very informative but also kind and loving. You deliver information with descriptions and explanations that are easy to understand. Reading this book is very similar to the way in which you deliver those messages. Thoughtful and clear but always making you laugh along the way!
Loved it!!!