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This book is wonderful! So uplifting and inspiring!! So needed in today's world, it's so easy to loose track of what we should be doing. Prayer should always come first and Guidance in prayer is always a need. Cynthia Heald is awesome! Check out all her other Becoming books.

An excellent purchase. This is a book of moving, heart deepening daily devotions. An excellent study in God's Word on prayer with personal application.

Cynthia's Heald's books "Becoming a woman of..." books are excellent for any woman, whether you are just starting to read the Bible or have read it 10 times. Cynthia's writing style was truly impressive to me. Each chapter starts with a reflective Bible verse and an exerpt from a Christian author or speaker. Then it gives you three or four different verses to look up in the Bible, sections to write your notes, and then a section with the Author's reflection on the concept of the chapter. The chapters increase in complexity, each more challenging as you go on through the book.

Yet another of Mrs. Heald's inspired Bible studies, this one has revolutionized my prayer life. It especially helped me to begin to recognize the enormous role that the Holy Spirit wants to play in my prayers, and how through prayer itself He can increasingly conform me to Christ. I am preparing to lead a small group Bible study using the book, and I expect God to do more life changing--that is my prayer. I would encourage any woman who wants to grow in Christ to study this book.

I am a huge fan of Cynthia Heald, and was excited to find this devotional. I spend time each day engaging in devotion and Bible study, but often find that I have trouble coming up with the words for prayer. I sometimes feel like the prayers are rehearsed and repeats of the day before, so I was eager to jump into this study: I was not disappointed! Ms. Heald shares some really great thoughts on prayer from various authors, as well as her own thoughts and ideas, that bring a new meaning to the intimate act of prayer. I feel that my prayer life has been enriched by this devotional. The only reason that I only gave it 4 stars is because I just finished "Becoming A Woman of Grace," which I rated 5 stars, and although I loved this book and reccommend it to anyone who enjoys daily devotionals, the latter is hard to beat.

The apostle Paul tells us "we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs to deep for words."

This little book by Anthony Bloom will help any person find the way to a prayer life breathed with the Spirit's life.

For anyone who is seeking a deeper prayer life, whether as one who is beginning a journey or someone who is well along the path of faith, this work is an undescribably rich gift from Metropolitan Anthony to the reader. As I read each chapter, I found myself challenged and encouraged to take my prayer life more deeply inward.

Metropolitan Anthony does not just introduce techniques or give situational advice to finding a fuller prayer life, He challenges the reader to examine an entirely different way of looking at the source of deep and effective prayer. Unlike many evangelical books on the topic, Metropolitan Anthony seeks to teach us how to fish (to use the well worn cliche) so that we may be fed for a lifetime.

I encourage anyone who reads this review to buy this book, read it slowly, over time and allow it to enrich your relationship with God.

I am not sure why I had not reviewed this book years ago. It is one of the best books on prayer that I have ever read. The sample pages speak for themselves, so I won't repeat the content. A true gem!

Also, Mountain of Silence and Father Arseney are two other books on prayer and the spiritual life that you'll enjoy reading over and over.

Best wishes!

Anthony Bloom's Beginning to Pray is not just for beginners in prayer. In it, Bloom offers practical suggestions for novices in prayer and profound insights for even the most spiritually mature. Bloom draws from a life rich in challenges and communication with people and God in myriad circumstances. His writings of prayer reveal the mysteries that open to a person who prays in God's presence often.

The introduction to the book is the transcript of an interview of the author answering questions about his life and ministry. The interview illustrates his qualifications to write a book on prayer. It also shows that his is a remarkable life journey that has taken him from Russia to the Orient to France. He worked his way through college to become a surgeon, eventually being conscripted by the Germans after the occupation of France. He then became ordained as monk in 1948 and served as a monk and a surgeon before leaving his medical practice for ministry.

His first point in writing of prayer emphasizes our state before God. People at some point will face God, and when they do, they will receive salvation or condemnation. He encourages readers to accept their desperate state and to go to God asking for and receiving mercy. Then prayer can begin. Otherwise, God is outside of us and cannot hear. Prayer will be sent to the unknown.

Bloom urges readers to develop a passion for God at the expense of the possessions of the world. He reminds readers that one must take up his or her cross daily to follow Jesus. Bloom offers readers ways to experiment with types of prayers to find what suits them. These include written prayers like psalms, short prayers like the "Jesus Prayer, praying with icons or spontaneous prayers. What is important writes Bloom is that those praying believe in their own prayers and pray heartily not haphazardly to God. He also exhorts readers on the importance of sitting quietly in one's room away from the distractions of the world. To Bloom, practicing silence before God is a key to closeness with God in prayer.

For Bloom, those "crises" in our lives that would become excuses not to pray are the very dangers that should prompt us to pray. Let nothing stop you from entering into quiet time before the Lord. He devotes a chapter to managing time and prayer.

The final chapter entitled "Addressing God" discusses the necessity of a personal relationship with God as opposed to a functional relationship with God. This idea critiques a relationship where readers see God as serving a purpose only in their lives versus a relationship with him in which he is the object and desire. This personal relationship requires us to call God by a name that is personal and address him not vaguely but as someone known.

Bloom's insights target intensity, passion, relationship and time in prayer. I think all Christians often need to begin again in prayer. This book is a tool to help readers do just that and to analyze their prayer lives and see where they stand. Bloom offers several ways to "experiment" with prayer, and these are useful. The main impact for me in this book is his emphasis on taking prayers seriously. He writes that if we want God to listen and act on our prayers we must pray earnestly and sincerely with thoughtfulness and heart.

He adds two meditations at the end of the book. One I found instructive and one I did not find helpful

First I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Archbishop Anthony Bloom for writing this book! It is an EXCELLENT place to begin or even re-begin learning about prayer and praying in general.

I'm personally very interested in Christian orthodoxy, but this is a great book for ALL Christians!

At just over 100 pages, it makes a quick read but is very deep and insightful. Definitely recommended!

This book explores how traditional Western religious doctrine can be reconciled with the intuitive religion of the Orient.

For more than forty years, Alan Watts earned a reputation as the most authoritative and insightful interpreter of Eastern philosophies for Western readers. Author of more than twenty-five books (everyone a gem to read), he was an editor, Anglican priest, graduate dean, broadcaster, lecturer, and entertainer. He held fellowships from Harvard University and the Bollinger Foundation and was Episcopal Chaplain at Northwestern University during the Second World War. He became professor and dean of the American Academy of Asian Studies in San Francisco, created the series "Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life" for National Educational Television, and served as a visiting consultant for psychiatric institutions, hospitals, and the United States Air Force. He traveled widely, including such countries as Japan, Burma, Ceylon, and India. Watts died in 1973.

_Behold The Spirit_ is one of the most clearly written, profound, and enlightening books on theology I have ever read. This book represents the ideal combination of profundity and readability - never again will you say that a book must be difficult to read just because it deals with extremely complex and deep subject matter. Like most of Alan Watts' books, _Behold the Spirit_ is an absolute pleasure to read, yet competently deals with universal metaphysical questions which have troubled man for many centuries. For instance, Alan Watts talks at length about the problem of what God was doing before He created the universe. Was He just sitting there alone? The answer can be found in the book.

To me, this type of theological question is quite fascinating. I appreciated the unorthodox and critical approach Watts took in examining a wide range of theological and general metaphysical issues. In other words, this is not an evangelical or fundamentalist Christian book; it is a critical and sceptical examination of Christianity and man's belief in God. I highly recommend this work to anyone, and if you only want to read one or two of Alan Watts' most important works, they should be _Behold the Spirit_ and _Psychotherapy East and West_. These two works represent the solid core of Alan Watts' philosophy. They are rigourous, profound, and comprehensive psychological works which are also remarkably succinct, miserly, and readable. With Alan Watts, you can obtain large amounts of elightenment in a short amount of time, with minimal aggravation and headache.

Being quite familiar with Watts and his many books,indeed he was one of the most freshest spirits available in print,and remains so, the basic message of direct experience with G-D never leaves his writing and this book.
The ongoing debate between mystical religion with it's intuitive grasp of direct experience on one side and practicing a code of conduct steeped within theological law on the other hand in essence boils down to a simple debate between using either one's head or one's heart in serving G-D for some,or in loving G-D for others without the extremities of blind practice of customs and rites.
The fusion of both is what Watts seeks to find by not confusing the finger pointing at the moon for the moon itself.
These days in an age where religious fundamentalism in most major religions rules as the only way to salvation,Watts Pluralism is refreshing.
This book is a difficult read and could be used as a theological textbook Yet,how to interpert "in his image" or how to engage in dialogue between dual or non-duality thinking between creator and created is a message that becomes clear and one of practical urgency in this world of religious intolerance,fanaticism,triumphalism and terrorism .

Christianity is, today, in a strange place. While the religion is in steep decline in Europe, conservative, literalist forms are on the rise in an America hungry for some spiritual depth. Yet these forms also invite a great deal of disdain from seekers hungry for a faith that gives deep meaning without insulting their intelligence.

Written almost sixty years ago, Alan Watts "Behold the Spirit" is as relevant today, if not moreso, than it was then. Addressing the acute problems within both Catholicism (which is used loosely, including Orthodoxy and "High Church" protestants such as Episcopalians and Anglicans) and Protestantism, Watts chalks them up to an irrelevancy steming from the periods they evolved out of. As Watts points out, the early Christianity of the bible, Paul, the Church Fathers, the Neoplatonists, and Augustine was the high wisdom of a dying civilization- Rome. The Christianity of the medieval era was the literalist religion of a newly born Western civilization, while the Christianity of the Renaissance and modernity is the stripped-down moral faith of an adolescent civilization rebelling against it's roots. In order to gain a wisdom appropriate for a mature civilization, Watts contends, we must look to the wisdom of other mature civilizations- the Christianity of the ancients, and the mystical wisdom of the Eastern religions.

Watts goes on to discuss what a "nondual" Christianity and Christian mysticism would look like ("we must develop a Christian way of washing our hands"), the problems with philosophical modernity and Protestant moralism, and the issues of spiritual "monkey business"- thinking that we can attain sanctity by imitating forms rather than recognizing the spirit.

Overall, an important contribution to modern theology, and a worthwhile, though quick, read.

this is my favorite book by Alan Watts. originally published in 1947 while he was still an Anglican priest, it is perhaps a better introduction to his work for newcomers--not only because the book is written in a readable and accessible style, but also for his clear discussion of basic tenets and flaws in the Western/Protestant framework of theology and religion.

from there, he shows how the mystical aspects of Christianity--in a similar way to traditions such as Zen Buddhism--can help break beyond Western culture's materialist representation of religion.

i found this book useful because of the straightforward writing style, and because it depicts Watts' own thoughts on mysticism, religion, and God at a foundational level, using practical examples from various rites and liturgies. Watts shows us how to be alive, spiritually.

The book "The Beloved Disciple" was delivered in better condition than was stated in the description provided by the seller. It was also delivered in the time specified. I was very pleased with the purchase.

Beth Moore's "Beloved" is an intrigueing look into what made John's Gospel so different from the rest. Beth probes like few are gifted, to unveil the insights which reveal some unique components of John's character both strong and even the not so obvious aspects which culminates into John being known as "The Beloved Disciple". Join Beth Moore and enjoy the discoveries, as she escavates the clues which brings to light the hidden wonders of John's unique relationship with Christ.

Well...if its Beth Moore behind the pen it has to be worth your time and read...

This book is verbatim of the member book so if you have one you don't need the other

Great insight into John, the one whom Jesus loved, as he calls himself, the author of Revelation. You see he and the others as they walk beside Jesus, growing in their faith in Him. Jesus revealed as they see Him.

The works of A.W. Tozer force the reader to think. His essays are original, unorthodox, sometimes profound, provocative, and frequently brilliant. These are well written, logical commentaries. Christians of all denominations will benefit from Tozer's insights. Highly recommended.

Im a "Born again Christian for 14 years now. Of all christian books that i have read, The Pursuit of God is the only book that make me cry. By reading this book, you will convince that God really exist. A.W. Tozer is really a modern day prophet of the living God.

AW Tozer is a man of God who was self-taught (many times on his knees before the open Bible) and not seminary trained, because he could not afford to go to seminary. But his learning was through the Spirit of God and his diligence. And this book, "Best of AW Tozer (vol.1)" IS indeed great summary of Tozer's spirituality (Thanks to Warren Wiersbe who compiled and selected these chapters from Tozer's numerous books). In this book, Tozer teaches us in sum:
1. What is essential Chrisitan life? He talks of believers' NEED for genuine love for Christ and His Return. For example Tozer accurately points out, "Another reason for the absence of real yearning for Christ' return is that Christians are so comfortable in this world that they have little desire to leave it... in these times of religion has become jolly good fun right here in this present world, and what's the hurry about heaven anyway?" (p.57). Such words challenge our heart of hearts. And there are more words like this in this book.
2. What is proper knowledge of God? He does not mean merely doctrinal or theological side of it (though he emphasizes it elsewhere in the book), but also experiential walk with God and seeking Him. He said, "[holy men and women] want to taste, to touch with their hearts, to see with their inner eyes the wonder that is God... The evil habit of seeking 'God-and' effectively prevents us from finding God in full revelation. In the '-and' lies our great woe. If we omit the '-and,' we shall soon find God" (pp. 17,18). He is right. And there are more helpful, challenging, and edifying articles in the book.

Those who read this book will not be disappointed, because Tozer redirects believer's focus onto God and God alone.

This volume is actually the second "Best of"... look closely at the picture (top). I just received it.

The Un-apologetics ~ is a characterization based on the fact the Tozer states quite strongly that he will not apologize, water down, or oversimplify God's Word... It provided great direction for me. I love the essay on worship.

This takes some of Tozer's most memorable work and condenses it for easy reading in short sessions. As always, Wiersbe make learning and studying a joy!!

This is a great book and I recieved it in record time. It was in New condition just like they said. 5 Star Service!

When you think you have it all, along comes another gem to challenge your Christian walk. This will make you walk holy

Nothing less than the first book, this is a Must read for any Christian.

Before I read the prayer of Jabez I always wondered about praying for blessings, but this follow up to that let me know that God really does want to bless his children. Thanks Bruce for making so easy to uderstand God wants to bless us!!

This is a companion to the book 'Prayer of Jabez' by Bruce Wilkinson. Here Bruce discusses in greater detail the steps to take in making Jabez's petition to God a part of daily life. He has also included readers' accounts of the ways their lives have been enriched by prayer in the unabridged Library of Congress tapes. A very inspirational read.

A brilliant piece of work - closely argued, coherent, occasionally inaccurate but nevertheless staggeringly insightful. Sansonese brings together biology, physics and literary criticism with the theory and pratice of meditation to create a most enigmatic reading of Homer, one which by extension can be used to open up the whole world of myth to a rather more far-reaching understanding. In essence what he suggests is that ancient Indo-European myth is a kind of encoded description of the intensely acute perceptions and maniplulations of internal bodily processes that take place during deep meditative concentration of the type achieved during in such practices as raja yoga etc... far-out yes, but see how he argues it himself - it is done persuasivley I assure you...

I recommend Jeremy Narby's "The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge" as a sort of appendix to Sansonesse. I notice may people are disatisfied with the quality of argument in Narby. Sansonese's work undoubteldy provides the necessary basis with which to ground Narby's hypothesesis - despite it's general loopiness of course...

"The Body of Myth" proposes a thoroughly original theory for the origins of myth in prehistory. The basic idea is quite straightforward: myths are esoteric descriptions of "trance states." Because he needs a frame of reference within which to introduce the dynamics of trance, Sansonese turns to the work of Patanjali, an Indian yogi and adept of the second century BC , but he makes clear that his discussion of trance is not intended to apply primarily to Hindu mythology.

His main subjects are the myths of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions. Patanjali's classic work, "The Yoga-Sutra," is adopted as a concise description of trance that, Sansonese claims, can be applied cross-culturally to any "bija" or "object [of contemplation]." Of course, because both the Greeks and the Hindus are definitely known, on philological grounds, to have been a single people (the Indo-Europeans) in the very long ago, it should not be a surprise if their religio-mythical beliefs share a common "deep structure."

Patanjali's work, in this view, represents a highly technical elaboration of much more "primitive" shamanic trance practices and an investigation, through yoga, of the techniques of focusing awareness that continued for at least a millennium after the Indo-European peoples separated. The Greek tradition has left us no such intensive, systematic scrutiny of trance, yet the common shamanic origins survive in myth. In Sansonese's view, the bija is the human body experienced principally, but not exclusively, as awareness is focused on breathing, particularly on the experience of the effects of breathing on the skull and even within the brain itself. The breath is described as a sort of "blindman's cane" with which the shaman/yogi stimulates various organs of the body and nervous system to "feel" (Sansonese uses the term "proprioceive") his way into the organism, searching for the source of the divine presence within. Many such attempts, when rendered esoterically, become myths: A MYTH IS AN ESOTERIC DESCRIPTION OF A HEIGHTENED PROPRIOCEPTION. The clarity and comprehensiveness of this definition is "a Columbian discovery," to quote Georg Feuerstein, critically acclaimed translator of Patanjali's "Yoga-Sutra."

Different cultures used different narrative ingredients. The warlike Indo-Europeans resorted often to the tale of a siege of a sacred city (Troy and Thebes, both of which are "seven-gated" and, in Sansonese's hermeneutics, esoteric descriptions of the seven openings of perception in the medial band of the human skull), the perilous search for the Holy Grail, the struggle of Sisyphus, an onomatopoësis for the sound of respiration in the nose, to raise the stone and be released from Hell, and so on. The Hebraic tradition was somewhat more irenic: the skull is described as an "Ark," in which the sacred objects (the Showbread, the Torah, etc.) are kept hidden from profane eyes. Descended from this tradition, is the tale of the Christ and his Crucifixion at the "Place of the Skull." Cross-cultural similarities are eerie. Though Sansonese does not point this out in his extended discussion of Sisyphus, who describes the slowing rise and fall of the breath as the shaman approaches trance, there is a startling parallel with Jesus (whose name is also sibilant, especially in Hebrew: "Yehoshua"), who falls three times on his way to the summit of Golgotha, and who is taken down from the Cross (the space between the eyes) by Joseph [of Arimathea], another highly sibilant name in Hebrew. Symbolism plays very little part here. As Sansonese repeats several times: "Myths are DESCRIPTIONS," attempts at putting into words ACTUAL EXPERIENCES, not abstract theology or psychology. This book is certainly the best book on mythology of the past quarter century because it takes the argument in an entirely new direction.

There is a certain swath of thinkers out there right now who are trying to piece together the very themes that this outstanding book addresses: the yogic mind, the spirit of trance, and the significance of sacred geometry in relation to the human energy field. This treasure serves all of us who have somehow embarked upon this particular (epic) journey. In these pivotal astrological times, we must re-visit the ancient mythical stories that unlock the secrets to our soul evolution as well as our place in contemporary history. This book offers many break through ideas and offers a solid context by which we can re-interpret the myths that matter and know ourselves better in the process. All of you mystically minded scientists, be prepared for a book that you will leave you wondering, "what took me so long to find this book?".

The Body of Myth: Mythology, Shamanic Trance, and the Sacred Geography of the Body examines the notion that much of the body of mythology, religion, and oral tradition has been created as a mnemonic about breath as a means to transcend human reality. This version of breath is akin to Buddhist awareness meditation and to trance of various earth and shamanic belief systems. The author explores a variety of Greek and Roman mythological elements as well as Christian Biblical accounts to illustrate the common underlying symbolism held within these stories and found within the basic tenets of these belief systems.

I found this book absolutely fascinating, very well researched, and full of though provoking information. I do not believe, however, that everyone will find this book as interesting as the work is set in standard textbook format. Moreover, in order to understand much of the book, the reader should be well acquainted with basic theories of the anthropology of religion and mythology as well as basic Buddhist philosophy. The reader should also have some basic knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology and literature as well as some knowledge of Christian Biblical accounts.

The Body of Myth posits the more than likely fact that Greek myths were/are esoteric descriptions of meditative experiences. The author impressively carries his argument through to the end, supplying ample evidence that he is on the right inner track with this one. The astute reader really will get drawn into many intriguing inner worlds as a result. Sansonese pretty much destroys 19c. pseudo-scholarship with this work and deservedly so. I can only imagine teaching a course in Greek mythology that would lead the student through such meditations on such things as the real meaning of the Wall of Troy, etc. Maybe they would actually remain interested in the subject matter long after they left school. I'd give this title 6 stars if I could and want to commend the author for his efforts to make this work available, not to mention breathing much needed life into something that has been pretty much moribund for the last two or three thousand years.

Jaye Beldo: Netnous@ASol.Com

Beautiful book well presented. However I was after the book that explains the tarot cards and not the description of each goddess. Because they have the same cover I picked the wrong book.

I've never been much of a mythology fan, but after bringing this book home from the library to do research on Aphrodite/Venus for a school project, I found myself reading every godess's story over and over again. The paintings are gorgeous and the written part is actually interesting. I never thought Diana, Athena, and Chang O could actually capture my imagination, but they did. Each godess is beautiful and unique in her own way. Kris Waldherr makes them each become the perfect role model for every type of girl. :-) -Willow

If you haven't seen the revised and expanded anniversary edition of Waldherr's renowned Book of Goddesses, this is a book you do not want to miss! The new version is packed with gorgeous artwork and informative, empowering text. Waldherr includes both familiar and unusual goddesses within a beautiful framework of multicultural mythos. The book includes both full color portraits as well as halftone illustrations--with additional border illustrations lending to the narratives.

It is well researched and put together. Another particular strong point is the fact that Waldherr includes "related goddesses" at the end of each section. The addition of comparative mythology helps to exemplify the universal nature of the feminine divine and makes this book seem unique in its presentation. The pricepoint almost seems low for this visual masterpiece--as it is a timeless creation that is sure to please generations to come!

Prepare to be beguiled. This is not an ordinary book.

Finding it was a happy accident while I was researching artistic responses to the myth of Persephone and Demeter. I knew Kris Waldherr had written a children's book about Persephone ('Persephone and the Pomegranate'), but it was out of print and had become a hard-to-find collector's item. So I turned to this more recent book of hers instead, and was captivated by it.

The book is designed as a complete whole, from its richly coloured endpapers with their jewel-like illustrations through to the lovely organic patterns of flowers, leaves, shells, rocks, birds and trees that run along the outer border of every page. Open it anywhere, and you'll see straight away that each double-page spread has been arranged with great care and sensitivity. Pictures are creatively balanced with text in a deeply satisfying way, from the evocative little vignettes inserted among the letterpress that give the words space to breathe, to the large richly coloured full-page illustrations. It doesn't matter if you think you're not interested in goddesses, and you don't have to be a woman to enjoy it; the book is so lovely that it will entice you in. Before you know where you are, you'll be immersed in the world of divine feminine archetypes that Kris Waldherr has laid before you.

This book is a wonderful demonstration of what can be achieved when an author/artist/designer has the inspiration, talent and vision to understand the potential of modern book production techniques, and take full advantage of them. 'Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful', advised William Morris. The Book of Goddesses fits both criteria, and here's the wonder: anyone can afford to buy one.

Love everything Kris Waldherr does! Her artistic abilities shine in this loveliest of presentations. A dramatic and heartfelt sense of timing from those whose stories have deeply touched all of our lives through the mediums. It has become my first favorite deck, the second being the Goddesses.

This book, as well as the author in general, sets out to explain the very highest. The author judging by the way he writes obviously views himself as some kind of messiah that is not justified by the sometimes confusing explanations.

In truth, the book could be useful to help understand various topics although the way it is written comes across as egotistical and as though the author is demanding rather than explaining.

After a long search on magical mistery tours I found these words of wisdom. Never since they reached me other writers could touch my soul the way Bô Yin Râ did en does. This book seems to me a rock between all the new-age stuff and all the spiritistic, theosophical (and even psychiatric) literature that I red before.
In my idea the words are "magic" loaded. The more I read the book, the more I feel that here a man who really "knows" shows us the structure of soul, spirit, psyche, and material life. Nothing vague, however sometimes (in German) not easy to read. The translation in English is wonderfull.

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I was surprised and happy to see so many of Bo Yin Ra's books listed. They reflect truth. They are deep and really take you on a trip within and beyond. My first contact with his work was in French, many, many years ago. I have never ceassed to read his books. They bring peace and silence to my mind. I would love to see more of his books published in English and, hopefully too, in Spanish and Portuguese. languages.

I was looking for Blessing, Light, and Conviction. I had to look no further for here were the answers. This book opened my eyes to Truths unknown. It showed me the path I had to follow. It told me of Spiritual Help that is always available, and how to change my karma.

I met Victoria live one night while surfing the internet. I am a single parent father. I have had great difficulty in my life and have battled many problems over the years.

She sent me a note without even knowing me or what I was going through and called all my emotions right on line.

Over the past year she has supported me through wonderful notes of inspiration, motivation and prayer. She has given me the boost that I needed on those very dark days to pull myself out of the barrel...lol.

It took me a couple of times to get through her story because it's so powerfully emotional. The tape came into my life at just the right time. It gave me a different perspective on my life and my problems.

Victoria is a wonderful lady who is full of compassion, understanding and unconditional love. She is like sitting down with a dear friend.

PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO GET THIS AWESOME LIFE CHANGING TAPE.

My love and thanks to Victoria, Alan

The power of this audio drama with all the sound effects is something I have never experienced before. WOW! What a display and what a story.

It took me about 4 times to get through the story as I was so overcome. I have since played it over and over again. I have found that when I feel a little down I can pop it into my tape player and I'm back on track hummming a song and being grateful for the life I had as a child and now as an adult.

My prayers are with you Victoria and thank you for stepping out and sharing this awesome story with the world.

I am a member of Charles Stanleys Church in Atlanta Georgia and I have shared it with some people who totally agree that it is truly an anointed testimony of someone who was touched by God and His messengers. I say messengers because I believe all through-out your life God has sent heavenly messengers and earthly encounters to bring you to where you must be today.

Love and blessings, Sue

I am speechless! What a story! An amazing story that is one of the most incredible and believable Angel Stories I have ever heard.

Over the years I have read many angel authors books, but I have never read one such as this one. I was overcome with joy, sadness and a real sense of being with Victoria as the story was told. SHE IS AN AWESOME AUTHOR! The way she tells the story , the words she uses makes you feel the ice hitting you in the face, smell the wildflowers and feel the gut wrenching suffering.

I cried, I laughed and I longed to be where she was as Angels sent by God touched her life.

I sure would love to meet this wonderfully, inspiring lady. I wish you Victoria all the blessings heaven has to offer for I know God will truly pour them down upon you. Your suffering has been for others and you have honestly shown through your story that you understand that.

THIS BOOK IS AN AWESOME TESTIMONY for anyone going through trials, or to give as a gift to uplift, and motivate others. I HIGHLY SUGGEST IT.

DON'T PASS THIS ONE UP.

God Bless you Victoria...your new follower...Catherine

I know Victoria personally and have first hand heard of her experience. When I think of the trials she faced during what should have been the most enjoyable years of her life, it is so painful to know that she endured such horrible tests, instead of the joy and love that should have surrounded her! Yet,God had a hand on her life and a purpose! He had His Heavenly Angels walking with her through each and every trial! Her name Victoria was anointed the day her mother named her as she truly was Victorious through these trials! I doubt few have survived such trials as she has. It is such a blessing to know that God will use us if we are willing. And He surely did use her. Your hearts will be lifted when you read of her struggles and pain as it will surely make your own burdens appear much lighter. Thank you Victoria for sharing your life with us! Many lives will be changed when they hear your testimony presented in this awesome audiobook. I remember the day we listened to it. We cried and laughed as you can honestly feel the Holy Spirit touch your heart as you wait on the edge of your seat to hear what happens next! I love you and I pray that God will use this tool to save many who are depressed and alone walking those same streets today! God Bless you dear sister, Connie Jones

I cannot remember when I have ever been so moved by a story. The way Victoria writes is nothing short of annointed. The power of the Spirit of God pours through this story. I cried, laughed and was so overcome I felt I could not even move.

I cannot wait for her upcoming childrens series for I know parents and children are going to be taken on a "heavenly excursion."

I just hope that if I were going through what she went through I would have the courage to keep going with the faith, hope and joy that she continues to live with today.

May you always find an angel of God at your side.

Best Wishes for a great writing future.

Cindy Sullivan Charleston, South Carolina