Walsh Books

This is one of a wonderful series of books put out by the Paulist Press. The overall purpose is to make available to a wider public the classics of past spirituality. This book fills that purpose wonderfully.

Julian was a 14th century English anchoress, which means a person committed to the religious life who lived alone, in solitary contemplation. She became very ill at one point, and had a near death experience. In the process, she had a vision of the crucified Jesus, which healed her. She spent much of the rest of her life contemplating this vision, and unpacking its profound meaning.

The meaning that she found is not something that can be conveyed quickly, in a short review. All that I can say here is that it is genuinely profound and very personal. Any one interested in deepening their spirituality would benefit from reading this book.

Julian of Norwich's Showings is yet another indispensable volume in "The Classics of Western Spirituality" series. It contains the sixteen visions given to Julian who lived alone as an Anchoress in late 14th-early 15th century England.

This volume contains both the short and long text of Julian's visions. Julian writes with a lucid depth of feeling rarely encountered in descriptions of God's love. Julian's love for Christ is clearly felt in these pages. The preface and introduction give ample justification for claiming a place of importance for Julian's writings in the pantheon of mystical and spiritual writers.

This is valuable reading for everyone who wants to know the love of God more.

All that's known about Julian of Norwich was that in 1373 a woman lay, at age 30, on her deathbed. The woman did not die, but instead received a series of visions of Christ's passion. These visions are what is recorded in this book in both short (written more closely after the incident) and long (written much later, after more contemplation) versions. She then became an anchoress living as a recluse in a cell attached to the churchyard of St. Julian in Norwich.

Julian's visions, even in translation, are luminous and joyful. She received the assurance that God will, in the end, make all well. The meaning of it all, as she says, is Love. This is one of the most vivid constructions of the medieval image of Christ as mother and is (justly) famous as such. The showings are moving and beautiful.

The Paulist Press/Colledge translation is almost comical in its padding. Featuring a preface, forward, and introduction, the actual short text does not begin until page 125.

Julian of Norwich is only one of the medieval mystics who attempted to record the unspeakable, that without words, the mystical experience. This book is a record of what she dictated of her experiences, her "showings" of Christ and her relationshp with Him. It gives us insight into the workings of a medieval woman's mind and soul, and into the nature of mysticism itself, something beyond what words can measure.

Unlike Aquinas and some other medievals who had one or, at most, a few mystical experiences, and unlike those who seem to have thrived on flaunting their closeness to God, such as Marjorie Kemp, Julian is a quiet soul. She herself doesn't know what to make of her experiences, doesn't feel worthy of them. Yet they are intrinsically a part of her and her religiosity.

This is a must-read for students of Western mysticism, for those who want to understand the experience of the truly religious in the Middle Ages, and those who also seek to know Christ first-hand. Not a "how to" guide -- any such would be suspect in Julian's world because she does not control her experiences -- it is more of a guide to "what happens when your soul is in this particular state". Her very inability to explain that perfectly is, I think, proof that her experience was very real.

This is a wonderful book. The pictorial presentation takes away the complexity about financial management and makes a difficult subject extremely simple to understand. I would wish that the author in further editions add more dyanmic interactions about alternative strategies that are followed on the balance sheet and profit and loss account, so that this excellent work could be taken to a higher level. I think no one in a business organization, right from the CEO to the lowest level, can ill afford not to keep this book close to them, Hats off to Mr Walsh,it is a great contribution to business management.

This book helped me understand what balance sheet management is all about. Author draws examples visually. A must book for investors who begin a new.

It is the one book on financial management that helps you to get an intutive grip on the mangement ratios and how they relate to business.

An excellent reading and a 'guide' for a Non- Financial Manager or, for one who is driving his business anew. The book gives in a very simple language, the profound concept, and the method to understand the key ratios that we need to focus on, and make it happen. Specially recommended for Technical Mamagers who want to enlighten themselves about financial aspects of business.

A top class in management analysis for those of us who do not continuously work with ratios and financial decision making. Walsh makes the concepts easy to understand, places them in a wider context of company valuation and has succeeded in writing a book that reads very pleasantly. He reduces the concepts to their very essence and clearly establishes a framework of financial analysis. This book has helped me see the wider picture and explain it to others in simple, everyday language.

My sister lent me this book when I was really struggling with the fears of what COULD happen in this large scary city that I recently moved to. What a gem this book is! Sheila talks a lot about her fears, about other people who have lived through the fears that she has, and about God's faithfulness in the midst of hard circumstances. It's really a book about trusting God - something that I need constantly. I am now going to purchase my own copy because a lesson like this is hard to get into my head and the way I think the first time through. I would highly recommend this book to anyone... ANYONE! This is encouragement for the worried and anxious soul to lay aside those worries and trust that God is good and that He gives us what we need... just like He promised!

Okay, I admit I felt a little odd when I picked up my wife's copy of Living Fearlessly. I mean, this is a woman's book, right? Wrong! This is a Christian's book ... forget the stereotypes.

I found this sitting on our bookshelf right at a time when I was fighting an intense spiritual battle against fear and anxiety. I know that scripture teaches us not to live in fear, but it's a hard lesson to get that knowledge from your head to your heart. Thanks so much to Sheila Walsh for making that lesson a little easier.

The insights offered in this book are born of Sheila's actual life experiences, most of them crucial tests of her faith and character. She opens up some of the darkest and most personal secrets of her own life and bares her soul for all to see, just so we can learn from her experience. It is extremely rare to read such an emotionally gripping work, primarily because I felt like I could relate to so much of what she described in her own life. It was like looking in a mirror.

But it's not all seriousness and tears. There is a bright and happy wit that comes shining through in some wonderfully funny stories and insights. This book is a beautifully balanced look at some of life's toughest questions, and one of life's toughest lessons -- how to find joy in Jesus Christ in the midst of your darkest hours.

No, this isn't just a woman's book. Take it from a man who read it, loved it, fought back tears, and learned from it. In the midst of life's battles, it's encouraging to know that others before me have fought the same battles and won. Giving someone hope in the midst of their fearful times is a great gift indeed.

This book CHANGED MY LIFE... very similar to the way that a major event, like the holocaust, or 9/11 can really rock you with the realities of humanity, and the faithfulness of God in the midst of them.. so Sheila's book will overwhelm you with the realities of God in the middle of your circumstances. Read about countless women who endured and overcame by the blood of the Lamb and find courage to do so yourself. A precious, precious work of the heart.

This book was a great buy. I purchased it at a Women of Faith Conference in which I attended. She spoke of instances from this book. The book helps to explore her life, her feelings, and her journey of living fearlessly. She writes true experiences, always protraying her human side as well as her spiritual side. If you've seen her speak, I would definetly encourage you to read this book. It's a great book and makes a great gift.

In Book 8 of the "Love Comes Softley" series Belinda is finding that the teachings of her parents, faith - love - family, are the cornerstones she needs to get her life back on track.

Belinda continues to live in Boston and be a companion/nurse to her beloved Aunt Virgie. A three week trip home is such a shock she is wondering where she really belongs, but is needed in Boston.

The inevitable happens and the rich woman finally dies. The will and the estate must be settled. There are 2 grandsons who will be remembered. Belinda is expected to take on a role she never, ever even dreamed of. While she is accomplishing that role, she runs into the one person she never expected to see again. Can....or will......things change?

This 8th book is a perfect ending to the series Love Comes Softly, and thank you Janette Oke. God bless you and your continued writing of Christian Fiction for women. I am one of your biggest fans.

Belinda is still a nurse to Mrs. Stofford-Symth in Boston. Life in Boston has excited Belinda. She has experienced wealth, travel, and romance. Traveling as far as Spain and France. Belinda is mystified at what money can do for people.

Will Belinda's beloved Aunt Virgie (Mrs. Stafford-Smyth) ever find the once true Christ? The unexpected happens and Belinda is left alone with much to do. Someone reappears in her life, someone she never expected to see again.

This book is a wonderful ending to a beloved series!

This last book of the Love Comes Softly series is one of the best ones. The surprise is so unexpected that you go back to read it again and make sure that you read it correctly. The entire book is suspensful and makes you read it until you are finished. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Having recently discovered the wonderful works of J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh I went ahead and bought this title, one of their earlier works. Neither the art nor the writing are as fully developed as their later works, such as the exquisite Gluey, but all of the trademark elements are in place. J.otto's art is still irrestibly charming and full of humorous details to find and enjoy. Walsh's writing is simple enough for youngsters to understand, but subtly includes whimsy and benevolence in her typically unforced manner. All ages will enjoy the dog Mr. Lunch's downstream journey to Venice.

Yet another masterpiece by J. Otto! The story (as well as the pictures-which you can see from the cover) is very cute and your child will definitely love it. do NOT hesitate to buy!

i find the mr. lunch books very inventive and humorous. my 4 year old son loves them. i first bought "mr. lunch takes a plane ride," prior to our family flying to california (from new york). it was a perfect primer to the ride. the canoe story is even funnier than the plane story. of course it is absurd and tongue and cheek, but kids don't know that, so it feeds into the invention of fantasy that kids at this age should foster. the drawings are hip as well...very modern...highly recommended!

I picked this book up-not knowing a thing about it- simply because it was on sale. Lucky thing! The wonderfully zainy drawings and colors compliment the authors' silly and fresh writing. Every time I re-read "Mr. Lunch Borrows a Canoe" I find new details in the drawings that bring the story more and more to life. This book, and all the others by the same team, have a Sophisticated Ridiculousness that makes them Fabulous for kids, teens, adults, and family pets alike!

This book was very relaxing to read. The poetry is very visual and it's almost like you are standing there with the author. It's fascinating. Each poem offers a new sight to see. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves poetry.

"Pardon Us Ms. Writer" is the most exciting and interesting poetry book I have ever read. Within it are pages of beautiful poetry that address topics like art and nature. This book also addresses the important topics of avoiding stereotypes and taking pride in yourself. This isn't just a literary delight, but it makes you feel better about yourself and gives you valuable insights into life. The poems aren't only serious though, there are also poems of wit and words to make you smile. Not only are the subjects great, but the poems flow so smoothly that they seem to float like music on the ear. The poet's faith and views on equality emerge from these beautiful words. This book is not to be missed! It is a classic in the making and reminds me of some of Robert Frost's poems. Buy one today and tell all you know about it!

Wow! This is a wonderful book of poetry. It will make you smile, laugh, think, and inspire you The poet has an amazing talent for bringing words to life and painting pictures with the words, enabling you to see what she has seen. The opening poem is written so cleverly, that the words themselves become characters in the book - taking you on poetic journeys and providing insights into the journeys of life. Pardon us Ms. Writer has poems for all ages and all time. I love this book and heartily recommend it to others. It would make a great gift. I'm looking forward to reading more books by Megan Easley-Walsh. Her writings are superb!

First off, I really liked this book. Infact I loved it! What puts me off poetry is how poor it can be but this book, the poems are awesome in it! They are well written and if your looking for a cool little poetry book, I think you should get this one. What I really like about the poems is how descriptive and elegant they are. Something about them just seems to flow. I commute to work each day on the train and this book of poems is a great way of diving in for a quick poetry break on the train. The poet is a classic in the making. I can't wait until she has another book out!

It's the "how to" manual for getting your sugars in control,even with the curveballs of exercise and highly variable diets... New edition... will have sections on pregnancy, and children pumping, as well as humalog. (This version is based on regular insulin).

The book is amazingly frank and candid about how to control your disease with a pump YOURSELF. There is a lot of information you never will hear from your diabetes educators, because (1) they don't know it or (2) they are afraid of letting the patient take too much control.

The ultimate truth is that a patient can never obtain excellent results with a pump (or any other routine) unless s/he has all information available and is empowered to use it. This book makes that possible.

The only negative is it needs updating for Humalog insulin. This shouldn't be a huge undertaking and I would encourage the authors to do it. (I'll buy the book again if they will!)

This is an excellent reference for all pump users. It should be given to all new pumpers! Many questions are answered that my pump trainer neglected. It is a bit technical, and takes quite some time to read through. It seems to have one big flaw: it needs to be updated to include information on Humalog (lispro) insulin and Soft-serter infusion set info.

and have been pumping (mostly) since '86. yes, physicians like myself can experience insulin dependent diabetes like anyone else. my diabetologist tells me of new advances in techniques and glucose control since "pumping" published in '94. the book is dated due to new knowledge and experiences from educators, researchers and "pumpers". yet, this book continues the best information in print to help those interested in pumping. i strongly recomend this book and look forward (hopefully) to it's sequel fairly soon. still, it is a great help.

Maurice Walsh was born in Ballydonoghue, County Kerry, Ireland on May 2, 1879. After years in the civil service, he began writing, and in 1923 he published his most famous novel, The Key Above The Door. However, in America, he is most famous for his short story, The Quiet Man, which was later lengthened into a feature film starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

This book contains five short stories (six, if you include the prelude, which is an integral part of the overarching story), which can easily be read separately, but together form an interlocking story. It is the story of a group of young people in County Kerry, Ireland, fighting against the British during the final years of the Irish war for independence. And, of their later years, as they try to put their lives back together after all that they have done.

The Prologue tells the story of Nuala Kierley, who was sent to Dublin to seduce a British intelligence officer into revealing the identity of an Irish turncoat - how could have ever known that the turncoat was her own husband.

Then Came The Captain's Daughter tells the story of Owen Jordan, an Irish-American doctor whose work with Sinn Fein has led him into many situations where he had to suppress many feelings of humanity, but when he is set to guard a captured Scottish Captain and his sister, he begins to see things in a new light.

In Over The Boarder, we see Sean Glynn reduced to a shadow of himself after the war - haunted by what he did to Nuala Kierley. Who can help to set Sean right and keep him alive?

The Quiet Man tells the story of Paddy Bawn Enright, who spent years boxing in America, and came back to Ireland to kill for independence. And now, all that he wants is peace, but for Paddy Bawn there is still one more battle that he must fight.

In The Red Girl, Owen Jordan's friend, Art O'Connor has come over to visit the land that his friend talks about so often. But, when he see the famous Red Girl, it leads him to trouble...and possibly mortal peril.

And finally Bad Town Dublin tells the story of Major Archibald MacDonald, retired from his service with the British Army, and his discovery of Nuala Kierley. Just what does she need, and what can Archie MacDonald do for one so badly hurt in the War?

Overall, I found these stories to be very moving. They contain adventure, and romance, and suspense. They contain the tragedy of Ireland, and also it's magic. If you want to really get a feel for 1920s Ireland, then I can't suggest anything more than getting this book! I highly recommend it.

I was happy to find this book republished after years of searching for out-of-print copies. Every story is connected; every story gives a different point of view. Pick up this book and you will become enthralled with the stories of the men and women who lived, loved, and fought during the early years of Ireland's fight for independence. While I realize the book is a work of fiction, I found myself, nevertheless, rooting for each person as he or she struggled with the problems the author put before each of them: alcohol, honesty, familial obligations, moral conscience, the love of country. If you like to read of adventure with your romance(or vice versa), these stories are for you. The cover doesn't do the book justice. The stories are so much more than just John Wayne as "The Quiet Man". At the end of the book I found myself wishing that the author had written another collection of stories continuing the saga of this era and these people.

These tales are told in a manner Irish tales are meant to be told. The lyrical manner and quiet truth of its telling are a rich and delicious read. From the drama of the Black and Tan War to the romance of an Irish summers evening, Maurice Walsh gets straight into your head. Irish wit never underestimates your intelligence, and this book never does either. Hints and fleeting references always come back to haunt you, and the way each of these short stories seamlessly integrate, you will find yourself smiling in admiration. The Quiet Man really captures the flavor of the time, the idealism of the Irish Republic, the heroism of its defense and the realism of hard choices made for that idealism. This is storytelling at its Celtic best, you will not be dissapointed...

"The Quiet Man" story first appeared in the 11 February 1933 Saturday Evening Post. John Ford read it that year, and obtained the film rights in 1936.

Author Maurice Walsh had finished four interconnected stories (tentatively titled "Green Rushes") about the IRA and the Black & Tans in 1920s Ireland. He changed names and made minor additions to The Quiet Man to fit it into Green Rushes (Shawn Kelvin became Paddy Bawn Enright, Big Liam O'Grady became Red Will O'Danaher). The current book (minus the Prologue) mirrors Green Rushes, originally published in 1936.

I love the movie, but the book reveals more of the REAL Ireland. Maurice Walsh captures the spirit of the country and her rural folk. His writing transports the reader to Erin with poetic language and unforgettable characters.

For additional history, see "The Complete Guide to the Quiet Man" by Des MacHale. Walsh wrote more about Hugh Forbes in "The Small Dark Man", available used.

This book is wonderful and my daughter enjoys it every time we read together. Highly recommend!

What we love about this book series is that Gigi, the main character little girl, isn't perfect. She is flawed and yet she has good qualities and discovers what makes a person special to God. We are all human and flawed and I think children can better relate to "real" kids not perfect pristine children that are supposed to be the "perfect" example. Our 6 year old and 3 year old girls enjoy these books tremendously. We hope you will too.

What a WONDERFUL book that brings out the nature of little girls but realizing how special it is to be God's. I don't have girls, but it's my favorite gift to little girls.

What a sweet book for all the King's daughters! I purchased the first Gigi book at Women of Faith convention in 2005, for my then three-year old daughter. After seeing how much she loved that one, I knew I had to get Sheila's latest addition to the collection. The Royal Tea Party is just as good!! A special story to show our daughters that we are ALL daughters of the King!!! A definite must-have, in my opinion.

From a science veiw, this is a very reference book, and covers lot of the basics of the type of practice and ways of the shamans. It is not a how-to book on riturals and so forth, but it is one that you should have one your book shelf. It talks about spirit visions, alter-sate meditations, atro-travels, healing and mudiumship, spirits and beliefs, etc.

The Spirit of Shamanism is a psychiatrist's look at the essence of shamanic practices. Robert Walsh covers such topics as the shaman's initiation, accessing the spirit world, healing, psychedelic drugs, and New Age adaptations. Although Walsh looks across the broad range of the shamanic experience, the most interesting sections of the book deal with the topic of his expertise: mental illness and psychological health. He explores such questions as 1) whether shamanic initiation and trance states are psychotic or schizophrenic; 2) the difference between trance states and mental illness; and 3) the effects of music, trickery and the placebo effect on healing.

On the negative side, Walsh has a poor opinion of anthropologists, yet he relies heavily on the work of anthropologists who are marginal in the anthropological community. Many of his resources are outdated. The book is not very deep, yet this makes it accessible to just about anyone. It doesn't "feel" like it's written by an M.D./Ph.D. -- Walsh slips easily into New Age thinking -- yet, again, it's accessible.

This quasi-scientific book is good for anyone interested in knowing more about the psychology of shamanism. It's well-written, the chapters are short, and it's easy to understand.

The World of Shamanism is the best book I've read on the topic. A totally updated work that builds on his earlier book ((The Spirit of Shamanism) this book explores shamanism as we find it in the world, in the psyche, and in neo-shamanic practices.

Dr. Walsh has mastered the art of writing in a popular manner rooted in rigorous research. There is no doubt about his sources as he carefully provides them in footnotes for the more curious reader. In his even-handed presentation of multiple perspectives Dr. Walsh models the tolerance for ambiguity he notes as necessary for a mature experience of the mystery of the universe.

Most important, with regard to the subjective aspects of shamanic experience, he models "the principle of causal indifference" which reflects an acceptance (rare in our society) that "subjectively identical experiences can be produced by multiple causes" (p. 196).

This is a must read for mental health professionals whose map of the universe includes the potential of non-ordinary states for healing as well as for the layperson trying to dig their way through all the misinformation on shamanism that has piled up in the "new age" market over the years.

"The Spirit of Shamanism" has been selected for listing in "Religion and Psychoactive Sacraments: An Entheogen Chrestomathy." http://www.csp.org/chrestomathy