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This spellbinding biography of the R.M.S. "Titanic's" historic builder, Thomas Andrews, takes readers from his boyhood on the cricket fields of Northern Ireland to his breathtaking final moments aboard a dying ship. ... Read more

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Truly Amazing
"I Built The Titanic" is an emotional rollercoaster ride through Mr. Thomas Andrews' life. Spanning his childhood, through the fateful night of April 15, 1912, this wonderfully read, captivating audio-book is a must have for all Titanic historians and fans. Laced with humor (Helen Andrews was quite the spitfire!) and drama, "I Built The Titanic" by William Barnes alternately makes me laugh and cry when I think of it. Tommie Andrews' voice still echoes in my head: "My ship! My beautiful ship! She's goin' down and I can't save her."

REMARKABLE!

A Sincere and Believable Account
I don't believe in reincarnation, but this wonderful book leaves me wondering, maybe... Mr. Barnes' account fills in many of the details that history seems to have left out. I realize now how hard Thomas Andrews worked to build Titanic and Olympic with proper safeguards and enough lifeboats. Knowing that the Mersey Commission blamed him pothumously for poor design, despite the fact that he was overruled on every safeguard issue by White Star, makes me empathize with a soul so troubled, that it must come back to tell the real truth. The emotion in Mr. Barnes/Thomas Andrews' voice in the regression clips is sincere and poignant. I don't think an actor could do that. This is why I believe Mr. Barnes. This is why I'm left wondering about reincarnation. But whether he was reincarnated or not, Mr. Barnes' courageous retelling of this story,should help the spirit of Thomas Andrews find rest.

Don't Judge a Book by its Tilte
This book subtitled "Titanic Secrets Revealed Thru The Eyes Of Her Builder" was enough for this reader to purchase this book. Don't make the same mistake. This book is really just a historical novel. Ths clincher with this book is. "Revealed thru the eyes of her builder" means some American from Cleveland has become a shipbuilder's "Bridey Murphy". Receivng information about the defects in the Titanic from the long dead builder speaking through this author. Coincendently the "builder's conclusion as to why the Titanic sank is the same as the episode on the Discovery Channel's Titanic Documentary.I recommend the Discovery Channel on this one. My main gripe is the title gave no hint that the source of information is on shakey ground to say the least.

A Wild Imagination
This book is a good example of jumping on the Titanic hysteria bandwagon. There is absolutely no reason to believe that the first author is the reincarnation of the Titanic builder. There is no evidence that there is such a thing as a past life or past life regression hypnosis that is genuine. The authors obviously did some homework on the Titanic and put together a nice little story laced with some wild imagination. There are no secrets here that were not available to anyone who had wanted to do a little probing into the life of the builder of the Titanic. In short, the book is a hoax, albeit more entertaining than the recent dismal movie.

Hoo boy...
Some reviewers obviously need to work on their critical thinking skills. For one, just because someone can speak in an entirely different voice doesn't mean that he or she's the reincarnation of some historical figure. I, for one, can speak in quite a number of voices and yet I don't claim that I am the reincarnation of, say, Queen Victoria. And as others here have pointed out, just how the heck was Mr. Andrews supposed to know things that nobody knew until later last century? His mad psychic skillz? Lesson of the day: don't believe everything you read or hear, for that matter... ... Read more

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How My Death Saved My Life is the remarkable story of author Denise Linn. In this triumphant autobiography, Denise speaks with a compassionate yet fiery conviction, born of deep pain, as she describes overcoming the horror of an abusive childhood and the terror of being stricken down by a sniper’s bullet. From the mundane to the mystical, follow Denise’s inner and outer journeys as she grows up in various homes from a renovated chicken coop, to abandoned army barracks, to the slums of Chicago, to an Ohio farming community.

Travel with her as she is fired on by a plane in Yugoslavia, is tear gassed during antiwar riots, explores the sexual revolution in the ’60s, lives in a Buddhist monastery, and travels to native cultures to become one of the world’s most sought-after speakers and a best-selling author. Thousands of people worldwide have attended her lectures . . . and now, for the first time, they can read the story behind this internationally renowned woman. ... Read more

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Written with elegance, Path Without Destinationis the exhilarating account of Satish Kumar's extraordinary life. At nine, Satish renounced the world, left his home in rural India, and joined a wandering brotherhood of beggar monks until an inner voice guided hin to Gandhi's vision of a peaceful world. His inspiring journy led him to settle in England, where he became one of the leaders with E. F. Schumacher of the "small is beautiful" movement and the guiding spirit behind a number of ecological, spiritual, and educational ventures.

Written with elegance, Path Without Destinationis the exhilarating account of Satish Kumar's extraordinary life.At nine, Satish renounced the world, left his home in rural India, and joined a wandering brotherhood of beggar monks until an inner voice guided hin to Gandhi's vision of a peaceful world.His inspiring journy led him to settle in England, where he became one of the leaders with E. F. Schumacher of the "small is beautiful" movement and the guiding spirit behind a number of ecological, spiritual, and educational ventures.

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Path Without Destination - Pilgrimage Without End
The very first paragraph will captivate most readers. There is a lot of life and a little magic in the author's introduction to his autobiography. I had never heard of Satish Kumar, and most people probably never will.But the very idea that a man would walk virtually around the world carrying a message of peace, says a lot about the potentiality of mankind. In my own view, a pilgrim was someone on a spiritual odyssy who brought peace as a consequence of their actions. Kumar seems to have accomplished this in a reverse manner. This is, to me, evidenced by his motives and in his writing. His story is well paced and and an enjoyable read. It is educational and informative - in a delightful way, where other books omit translations and accurate portrayals of custom, they are not lacking here. His honesty about himself requires the reader to at least attempt witholding judgement 'till the final page is turned. I found myself traped, particularly early in the book, in preconcieved notions about the mans emotional lacking. I even found the book to be rather emotionally flat, during the first half, but it did not dampen my desire to see it through. In retrospect, it seems that Kumar treated the aspect of the books emotional content as a reflection of his life's emotional content at the time. As the book comes to closer to it's conclusion, the author finds his heart. The finale chapters will leave you in awe, whether you agree with the author or not, you will know that he found his heart.

"A walking way of life."
I discovered Satish Kumar when I read his interview in "The Sun" magazine. His discussion there prompted me to buy this book. I'm glad I did.

Kumar writes, "sacred stories heal wounded souls" (p. 173). In this autobiographical collection of "sacred stories," Kumar describes his own way through life as "a journey without destination . . .it was as much an inner journey as an outward one . . .it was a journey into detachment . . .I was a wanderer, wandering through life . . .living from day to day, from inspiration to inspiration" (p. 100). In Chapter 5 of his book, Kumar remembers his 1962 peace walk, without carrying money or eating meat, from Delhi to Moscow, Paris, London, and then to Washington, or in his words, from "Ghandi's grave to Kennedy's grave" (p. 103), and then back to Delhi in 1964, where "the moment of beginning and ending became one" (p. 103). Along the way, there are notable encounters with Khrushchev, Bertrand Russell, and Martin Luther King. Later, in Chapter 9, Kumar recalls his friendship with E. F. Schumacher ("Small is Beautiful"). It seems Kumar finds a "sacred story" everywhere, in milking his cows, Radha and Hazel ("for me," he writes, "milking was meditation"), to reflecting upon trees: "How much I can learn from a tree! The tree is my church, the tree is my temple, the tree is my mantra, the tree is my poem and my prayer" (p. 178). This book encourages the wanderer in each of us to search out our own "sacred stories." ... Read more

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Great Read
Long review short - this is a well-written book about the life of an incredibly interesting man. Whether or not you believe in seers, this book is a page-turner for its riveting story of a very ordinary yet extraordinary person.

Honest portrayal of Cayce as a gifted seer -- but very human
In recent years, there has been a tendency to elevate Edgar Cayce to the status of an almost-mythological figure. You will find none of that here. In "A Seer Out of Season," Dr. Harmon Bro portrays Cayce as a man with extraordinary psychic gifts, but also a human being, warts and all. That's what I liked best about the book. For the first time, I could relate to Cayce as a real person, not an overblown myth. In my opinion, this is the best Cayce biography on the market.

This is NOT a debunking book. Bro personally worked with Cayce for almost a year in 1944, and retains a deep, abiding respect for "The Sleeping Prophet." He accepts the reality of Cayce's abilities, and continues to study the Readings. However, in later years, there was a falling out between Bro and the Edgar Cayce Foundation, and Bro now has his own org. Much of the controversy centered around Bro's more humanistic views of Cayce, as he is portrayed in this book.

The very fact that Bro knew Cayce personally is what prevents him from falling into the trap of hero worship. As Bro himself writes: "For many -- though not all -- he [Cayce] is a modern equivalent to oracles of the past, celebrated in traditions of East or West, or in legends of Shamanism. Yet this treatment rubs the face out of his portrait, because it removes an essential part of his story." (P. 5) Amen. If you, too, are interested in the man behind the Cayce legend, then by all means, do read this book.

It didn't change my life, but it changed the way I view life
The Bible,Battle for the Mind and A Seer out of Season are my 3 top lifetime books. A Seer out of Season is a sensitive portrayal of the life of a most remarkable, yet very ordinary, man. You get the full picture, together with warts. No over-sentimental, hero-worship here. Just a simple story, simply told - and simply full of wonder. I remember well the author quoting Cayce as saying, "I do nothing you can't do." A remarkable assertion when you see what Cayce did. And you will see what Cayce did if you read this book. It will change your view of self, life and eternity. Looking for a meaning to it all? Then have a read of this. You will find it cuts across all the boundaries and unites the mind and soul in a harmony you couldn't think existed. Journey into the new you and the new world of you with this book. ... Read more

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St. Germain was considered a mystic, philosopher, and master alchemist of the 17th century who held the key to immortality. Sightings of him after his "death "by high-profile, credible people added to the legend. This is the most rare and sought after work concerning his life. The author was able to procure documents unavailable to others, which thereby allows some of the mystery to drop away. Nowhere beyond this book will one find documents written in St. Germain’s own hand, providing proof of his whereabouts and concerns during certain parts of his life. Cooper-Oakley does an impressive job tracing his movements between countries, thereby revealing many mysteries and secrets that surround him. ... Read more

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Detailed account of St. Germains life in Europe
This book is valuable for those who are searching for the practical life and evidence of Comte de St. Germain. An immortal who is still very active in the world today.

"The Man Who Does Not Die..."
Cooper-Oakley's biography on Comte de St. Germain is the first biographical sketch written about this enigmatic character. Called by Frederick the Great "The man who does not die" Saint Germain was said to possess the Elixir of Life, and to be virtually immortal. Germain was the friend, confident, and spy of European rulers for a generation. Two hundred years after his disappearance from the scene of politics, his reputation as an emissary from the Invisible Brotherhood intrigues us even more. While there is a definite Theosophical spin to her work, Cooper-Oakley's "Comte de St. German" remains to this day seminal reading for those interested in this "Unknown Superior" of Western Esotericism - Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism in particular - almost a century after it was written. A very good book and well worth reading by any one interested in the mysterious occult forces behind history. Jean Overton-Fuller's historical biography on Comte de Saint Germain is a fine follow-up to this one. ... Read more

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The extraordinary story of America’s most influential and revered psychic

Born in 1877, Edgar Cayce grew up in poverty with only an eighth grade education, but he would prove to have gifts beyond the ordinary and beyond this world. As a young boy, Cayce would converse with his dead grandfather and when he had reached his teens was able to memorize an entire book simply by placing it near his head when he slept. In the summer of 1929 he warned of imminent disaster in the financial markets. His medical readings, which were years ahead of their time, have been shown to be 90 percent accurate. As he grew older, Cayce’s gift led him on a path toward enlightenment and he used his abilities to seek answers to spiritual questions, both for himself and for his followers.

In this definitive audiobook biography, bestselling author Sidney D. Kirkpatrick examines how Cayce’s incredible psychic powers and his powers of healing brought him in contact with some of the most influential people of his day: politicians, stock brokers, scientists, and even Hollywood screenwriters. Today, his followers include Stephen Spielberg and Michael J. Fox, as well as thousands of people whose lives were forever transformed by Cayce.

Author Kirkpatrick was allowed special access by the family to the Cayce Foundation archives, which contained more than 14,000 recorded trance readings—the archives have since been closed to anyone else. Although he began as a skeptic, Kirkpatrick has become a passionate exponent of Cayce’s place in history. Listeners will find this riveting story to be one of Cayce’s most important works.
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Wow, What an Amazing Book!
I had heard of Edgar Cayce for many years but had never read anything about his life before I read this book. I thumbed-through the book, saw how detailed and precise it was with highly-substantiated information, read the praise about the book from previous authors of books on Cayce, and decided that this was the book for me.

The open channel that Cayce was to a higher form of consciousness was truly incredible. The accurate predictions he would make about others' lives and the cures he would come-up with for people who were given virtually no chance to live were indeed remarkable too. Oftentimes doctors would believe that his prescriptions for cures were totally ridiculous and those doctors would be proven wrong again and again.

With the documentation provided by Kirkpartick, one can only conclude that there truly is a higher form of consciousness that exists at all times. And Cayce clearly was very gifted in being able to constantly access this higher form of consciousness.

The gift was not without its downside, though, as Cayce continually experienced hardship in his own life in the areas of money, health, and a series of business partners who clearly took advantage of both him and his great gift to connect with "the source."

If you are at all interested in the arena of metaphysics I highly recommend this book to you.

A Skeptical Author Converted
Having studied the work of Edgar Cayce for many years, I was amazed at how much I learned from this book. The author freely admits that he was a skeptic and originally not interested in writing about Edgar Cayce. However, after researching and studying the voluminous files and interviewing people for six years, this professional writer was converted to a fan of Edgar Cayce.

Kirkpatrick was the first Cayce biographer to be given unrestricted access to the Cayce archives. Since the vast majority of people who had psychic Readings from Cayce are dead, the author was allowed to use real names and publish material that was never made public before. This includes Readings that Cayce gave at the White House and Readings given for famous people, including movie stars.

But the author makes no effort to deify Edgar Cayce. His personal shortcomings and struggles are portrayed in a forthright manner. Intimate family relationships and details highlight the humanity of this gifted seer. Personally, I found I could relate to the struggles of the Cayce family members. Sometimes they made wise choices and sometimes they did not. But through it all they grew, which is what Cayce said is the purpose of our lives.

I have read most of the books available about Edgar Cayce. I recommend this book very highly.

I Do Not Bear A Message: I Am The Message
Sidney R. Kirkpatrick's Edgar Cayce: An American Prophet methodically considers the facts in the life of a man whose story may be the best documented Fortean case study in modern history. Kirkpatrick writes well, and has clearly immersed himself in his subject.

Considering that Cayce's personal history ostensibly involved dowsing, ancestors with unusual powers, a lifelong relationship with fairies ("little folk"), visitations from message - bearing, heaven - sent angels, mysterious turbaned men who disappear after uttering cryptic warnings, devastating, unexplainable fires, remarkable medical diagnoses given while in a trance state, accurate prophesies about the future, unaccountable knowledge of past events in the lives of strangers, ghosts, and shadowy government conspiracies, Cayce's abilities, encounters, and experiences were extraordinary indeed. Kirkpatrick takes the reader on a cautious, careful trip through the first half of Cayce's life in the American South and Midwest, supporting his case with persuasive evidence gathered from a variety of respected sources over a period of decades. However, Kirkpatrick occasionally seems too willing to accept Cayce's more unusual experiences at face value, and offers little in the way of skepticism, disbelief, or alternative explanations; for instance, the role that multiple family tragedies and serious head injuries may have played in Cayce's childhood experiences and later development go almost completely unexamined. Therefore, the book has Cayce's stamp upon it rather than Kirkpatrick's: from time to time Kirkpatrick seems more like a mild - mannered Cayce apologist than he does an unbiased, objective biographer.

For discriminating readers, the real problem with both Cayce's story and Kirkpatrick's biography comes in the later half of Cayce's life, when people began asking 'the Source' - the voice which responded to questions put to Cayce while in trance - about astrology, reincarnation, and death. As in most of the 'New Age' channeling cases of the eighties, suddenly Edgar, his family, and seemingly everyone they know has been a notorious historical figure at some point in their karmic cycle, a Helen of Troy, a Hector, an Achilles, or a Queen of England, a Pharaoh, or an apostle of Jesus Christ: no fishwives or shoemakers here. Cayce's young son, according to the Source, has been both a Pharaoh and one of Christ's apostles; Cayce's attractive, hard working young assistant, Gladys Davis, has been not only a British queen, but, as such, was also Cayce's own royal mother. With this lengthy series of revelations, Cayce's and Kirkpatrick's credibility quickly wilts, as the Source's claims become increasingly overextended, outlandish, and absurd. Readers may find themselves listlessly awaiting their own favorite historical figure to mthe, be it Diana of Nemi, Bishop Pontopippidan, Genghis Khan, Ponce de Leon, Cromwell, Major Andre, or Catherine the Great.

Sadly, Cayce, his family, and his followers whole - heartedly embraced the Source's pronouncements concerning their past lives, love affairs, and relationships. As Cayce and many of those around him were financially destitute, barely educated, and often hungry, Kirkpatrick should have thoroughly considered what needs these attractive grandiosities may have filled, and how these compensatory beliefs affected their individual and collective psyches. Cayce and his friends and followers were almost all fervent Christians -- Cayce was a biblical scholar and lecturer -- but clearly they all desperately needed something greater and closer to home to believe in. It's not difficult to understand why Cayce had so many followers: not only did he medically heal hundreds of people during his lifetime, but the Source's metaphysical doctrine continually emphasized the universe as a wholly benevolent place, one composed of a rich, intricate fabric of meaning, spiritual guidance, and continuous second chances. In the Source's cosmology, there is no such thing as genuine evil, but only pathology, vulnerability, misunderstanding, guilt, and a world of imperfect souls struggling towards the Godhead.

Ultimately, there is enough hard evidence to make a case for the validity of much of the otherwise inexplicable anomalous phenomena in the first half of Cayce's existence. Due to the substantial documentation, many of the events in Cayce's life can be used as Fortean test cases to establish standards by which the other paranormal phenomena can be judged and weighted. As the lives of Carl Jung, Hilda Doolitle, and William Butler Yeats attest, subjective experience -- especially concerning paranormal phenomena -- should never be mocked or dismissed out of hand. However, some Fortean phenomena, such as the notorious events believed to have occurred throughout the life of science fiction writer Philip K. Dick, appear to be the product of delusion, mental illness, or any number of other psychological factors, many of which are presently little understood, when compared to the Cayce evidence.

Edgar Cayce: An American Prophet will make an interesting object lesson for Forteans, including as it does detailed, well - supported information about the wide range of paranormal phenomena which dominated Cayce's life. Harry Houdini, Nicolas Telsa, Thomas Edison, and an American president also make brief appearances. Readers who credit all of Cayce's metaphysical divinations may also want to read the late Joe Fisher's harrowing The Siren Call of Hungry Ghosts (2001) for another perspective on the validity and dangers of surrendering the human will to 'channeled' 'spirit guides' and the presumed souls of the dead.

America's contribution to the Metaphysical world
I love this book! I've been a student of the Cayce readings for 15 years and a member of the A.R.E and have read Sugrue's and Bro's biographies. Harmon Bro is a personal friend and both of the previous biographies are great works, but this one surpasses both of them. The detail is absolutely amazing and the devotion to the truth about this amazing man and his work is awe inspiring. Cayce came from very humble beginnings and went on to save many lives through the medical readings. He also brought the metaphysical world to our very fingertips with the life readings. All this in America, the land of great skepticism. Read this book and come away convinced for once and for all that we are much more that just a body!

AMERICA'S SEER
Edgar Cayce, one of America's well known clairvoyants, is given a thorough examination in this new biography by Sidney Kirkpatrick. Gone is the myth and legend of the man who has captured the hearts and minds of many New Age adherents. In its place, the reader is given an objective overview of this fascinating man whose mystical powers still baffle those of us today. Just who was this Edgar Cayce? What impact if any did he have on the lives of others and of our nation? While reading this book you will be astounded with the answers.

Journey with the author to Hopkinsville, Kentucky where the Cayce clan and related kin provide the foundation for this young seer. We find a family of tobacco growers, misfits and others who share some strange gifts that are known but kept under wraps. Into this environment comes Edgar Cayce who grows up in a conventional lifestyle of his time. Known as a quiet boy and prone to day dreaming there isn't anything extra ordinary about this child.

Kirkpatrick humanizes Cayce. We see the various facets of his life. He has a inferiority complex, a deep love of the Bible, struggles with his gift and is artistic. Cayce struggles throughout his lifetime to help others. We also meet the celeberties, entrepreneurs and government officials who also take an interest in Cayce. Their motivations in using this young man are not always pure or in the best interest of Cayce and the work he is called to do.

I found it fascinating to read the interviews from the entities that possess Cayce's body and give out advice. Even in the written word their presence is frightening and powerful. It is amusing to hear one of them chastise Cayce for not following its advice and its annoyance in answering the "stupid" questions of people who just don't get what is said.

The book also looks at the loves in Cayce's life most notably his relationship with Gladys Davis, his secretary, and a woman he met during his engagement with his fiance. You find a complex man tied up in some strange love triangles. This is an enjoyable work which puts him in the context of his time and also focuses on the investigation of spiritualism, clairvoyance and other mysterious phenomena of the day. You get a clearer historical perspective of what were the attitudes of the day. Oddly enough Cayce was praised and reviled during his day. America was both repelled and attracted to this seer.

Edgar Cayce:An American Prophet is insightful, funny and historical in its presentation of a figure who led an unconventional life during the early 20th century. You will enjoy his story and gain a better perspective on the life of America's greatest Clairvoyant. ... Read more

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"Miracles Made Possible" is a series of stories that dramatically illustrate the power of faith, the wonder of God, and the reality of miracles in everyday life.

William Thomas Tucker was an avowed atheist when life's circumstances forced him to make a desparate plea to God--an act of faith that was rewarded by a sweries of larger-than-life miracles. Tucker relates how his continued faith allows him to request miracles for just about anything, including curing a friend's cancer, finding a place to live, and receiving $5000 from a distant relative just when he needed it most. ... Read more

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Enlightening miracle(s)
I received the book on 7/1/2004 on back order & William Thomas writes a wonderful & fuller exposure of the only 2 Miracles that Neale introduced in "Moments of Grace".

I believe his "it" or
"godhead" or
"My God is all" or
"My God is real; all the rest is unreal" or
"Worry is taking control. faith is freedom, freedom from the responsibility of your life, and heart's desires. Anger is not necessary...just faith and love" or
"What you believe...is what you receive".

& How to get a miracle "let go, and let God"
"Know that your miracle has already happened"
"FERGEDDABOUTIT"
"Give it up to get it"

Although he didn't say as such, he reiterates that there is no such thing as chance or coincidence, since it is where miracles reside. So within the text, I offer William to note that on the page number, where after reading the entire old & new testament a third time, he finally found a "formula" for getting a miracle just for the asking. It is also the page number where he referred for the 1st time to the Conversation with God Trilogy. The page number is who I AM. Furthermore his "Socratic Method" & the end of his narration appeared on 2 of the same number with 100 pages in between.

The emphasis of the book is in exposing the various astonishing miracles that happened in his life, starting after his loving wife has committed herself to an institution & psychiatrists practiced assisted-suicide & they tried their damnedest to condemn William to the same fate beside trying to ply away custody of his kids. Only a real miracle and finding trusting "it" saved him. Or rather it was a continuous succession of miracles & fasting/not eating that woke him up on the 18th day's doorbell ring (notice the number which is again the same as the above page number, albeit in different form, like his wonderfully correct chapter 13 on "The Secret of Live" where everything has opposite value & meaning from human here on earth, the number does stand for 'unconditional love', instead of what Christianity has blasphemed it into - based on fear).

There are 3 things that I find somewhat missing in his "discovery of god" from my observation and not to be seen as criticism. First, he didn't really balance his miracles with enough examples when he failed to make them appear. E.g. his case of giving his winning lottery ticket away because he worried somebody else deserve it more. This is exactly how I felt when I participated in any lottery since my first raffle in elementary school in Paris. Second, like his friend Neale of the CwG trilogy, they both didn't do God's willing recommendation of being completely transparent to everyone, thus 'sharing totally' their own experience of life. Neale uses the excuse of 'caring' for his ex-spouses privacy in Friendship with God & William seems to be without much sexual desire beside others thinking he may takeover their wives in his time of need among other things. Notice God didn't cut on sex as a lengthy topic in the first 2 CwG.

A good counter-example is Ken Keyes Jr. in his autobiographical 'Discovering the Secrets of Happiness' written in 1989 about 'practicing unconditional love', as a quadriplegic for more than 40 years due to polio. I am also curious how come his 3rd wife Penny didn't last & he passed away on 12/20/1995 married to a Lydia according to his obituary? To lead by example, my own experience is that a wonderful young lady, named Lisa, faked being pregnant by me & I bought Lisa a $100k penthouse in Beijing in 2001 in her name. This caused the effect of me really knowing a wonderfully random girl, named Kite, 26 years younger than I & she gave birth to an 8lb. boy, named Imagine after John Lennon's song, almost 2 years ago & her even more innocent younger sister Happy with incredible experience of their own, that's all part of my 'being unconditional love' experience. Naturally together with all these, I do have to thank forever my ex-wife, Annie, for allowing to share her sea-shore house rent-free while she sold her Manhattan loft for more than a million this year. That's true happiness & I know pure bliss too by simply being one with a strand of grass.

Third there is an imbalance like Neale's books & too much emphasis on Jesus Christ, as he was elevated in the Koran & he wasn't dumb enough to 'sacrifice' himself by going to the cross as clearly stated in 'The Course in Miracle' dictated by himself & 'The Seth Materials' & 'The Koran'. In reality the truth or faith or unconditional love as in 'love one another' is persistent everywhere. The art of 'letting go' or 'do nothing' or 'let nature takes its course' is espoused by the dead Lao Tze & Buddha 500 years before the 'dead' Jesus & again 2000 years later by the living Werner Erhard of "let go and let God" p.350 CwG3 & few others besides myself. BTW, in Jesus' heart he had no enemy, so the sentence give the other cheek to your enemy is not a quote from Jesus, while 'love your neighbor as your self' is both mentioned in the old & new testament. Naturally your neighbor can be any one, a lover, a murderer & it's not for you to decide but to accept only. The Gospel of Thomas contain true sayings by the mystical Jesus & is closer to unconditional love.

Last, not as a judgement but for us to create our own reality when are we going to stop bitching for 'God to help us'?! Instead can we switch to 'us help God' create what was so wonderfully presented in Ch. 13 of William's book as 'The Secret of Life' or unconditional love society? Because that reality is not a promise, it is for us to create heaven on earth by helping God or create hell if you think you live in hell. So you are & so be it, it is each one's choice from free will. As we are ONE & there is ONLY ONE OF US, let true sharing begin ad infinitum...

More than personal empowerment
For me this book is all about coming to terms with a persons connection to God. Recognizing first that everyone can tap into and use what that offers. The authors personal account of his process of understanding that and to him how everyone can create what he calls miracles is what this book is about.
The phrase personal empowerment is used very often and to me sometimes overused. Usually its in the context of feeling good enough about yourself to make choices that in some way reflect what it is that you feel is true for you. The type of personal empowerment the author asserts is possible through the connection with the Divine puts a whole new spin on the concept.
I found this book to be insightful and very applicable to daily life. Even if you have no spiritual belief's or convictions it could open some doors of perception for you. It helped me recognize that there are Divine gifts constantly available to me in every moment.
This is not a book about religious thoughts. It is a book of unlimited possibilities. ... Read more

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Raised in a world of spirits, poltergeists, and angels, Cheyenne matures in a rich and humorous family life where the gifts of the spirit are commonplace. On her own in a world away from her family, her encounter with evil forces and an abusive husband lead her to ask God to take her spirit gifts away. She can only live like that for a time. Struck by lightning, and encouraged by signs, she is reborn to the spirit realm. This is the true life story of the author told as a novel, with names changed to make her personal saga more universal. ... Read more

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A powerful true story of the Spirit Realm.
A very amazing book which I could not put down until having finished reading it. Cheyenne and her family went through many psychic experiences. As she did so she discovered many spiritual truths. Overall Cheyenne is an advanced soul destined to merge with the Pure Being. As a Certified Metaphysical Practitioner I recommend to all who are on the Spiritual Path to read this book in order to better understand their own journey.

Great Book!
I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Our family also experienced strange phenomena in the farm house we grew up in Illinois. My parents would not talk about it and would not allow us to talk about it being devout Baptists and afraid of ridicule. I was moved and touched by the courage and open minded approach Christie and her family dealt with there house guests. I am recommending all my brothers and sisters to read this book and wish my mother and father was still alive to read it. Maybe once and for all our family finally can discuss our strange experiences and get closure on the matter. Thank-you Christie Harrington for having the courage to tell your story. May it inspire others to do the same!

Loved Christie's writing style!
Beyond Appearances sticks with you long after you've finished reading it. It makes you face stories from your past that you had neatly put away as a coincidence or tall tale. Keep writing

Great Book!
My family and I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Each of us read this book from start to finish without being able to put it down. Made for interesting discussions around the dinner table at night! I, my wife, and my family definitely recommend this book.

I guess I was spellbound because I didn't put it down.
I was so impressed with Cheyenne's courage to face the obstacles in her life and to go on even through the worst of times. It gives me the strength to handle the problems in my own life and to do some BLESSING COUNTING of my own. I think our lives are often touched with gifts from God, but while running through are regimented lives, we don't notice. This novil will open your eyes to the gifts around YOU, If only you have the courage to see BEYOND APPEARANCES. ... Read more

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This is Joan Grant's autobiography of her childhood in England and the development of her psychic talents and ability to recall earlier lives. It is a stunning portrait of the difficulty of a free spirit trying to define herself in Edwardian England--and how that led to the collapse of her first marriage. ... Read more

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A combination of the mundane and fascinating
Joan Grant was born into a well-off family and this book describes her childhood and young adulthood mainly in terms of nannies, holidays, parties etc. I didn't feel particularly drawn into the narrative - we rarely get to know the characters she introduces. The discovery of her past lives is of course interesting, so for someone who's already read about them, it's nice to find out who she was. However, as a piece of literature, I don't rate this book very highly (it's nothing like Winged Pharaoh).

Delightful, True Period Piece Exploring Reincarnation & More
Joan Grant writes her autobiographical story here of discovering, at a very young age, abilities and realities we usually consider unreal. Her childhood, in early 20th-century England, was decorated with experiences of other places, other times, and other selves, and she describes these myriad colorful episodes in delightful, whimsical, humorous, and thoughtful terms. Her ability to tap into and then write about other lifetimes makes a charming and piquant story. Highly recommended! ... Read more

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The Wandering Peacemaker Roger Plunk

A personal narrative, at once subtle and lyrical, mystical and pragmatic, "The Wandering Peacemaker' is one man's search for the connection between spirituality and government,An experienced mediator, Plunk combines visionary experience and first-hand knowledge of international law to transform fear and alienation into trust and cooperation.Follow Plunk to political hot spots around the globe: in Dharamsala negotiate the issue of Tibetian autonomy; in New Delhi, as he helps draft a constitution for Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan; in Kabul, acting asPresident Rabbani's go-between for the warring parties within post-occupation Afghanistan.In the field, Plunk watches for the interplay of spiritual insight and political process, finding spirit ever present.He ruminates with a poet's light touch on such diverse topics as prostitution, chi gong and the nature of good and evil, the Mother Divine, Afghani teenagers with assault rifles, love, dreams, and! inner guidance. ... Read more

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A Book Worth Reading-
This book tells in common languagge an extrordinary and true story that is both spiritual and pragmatic. An enjoyable easy read that will inform and inspire you, this book is refreshingly honest. The very original theme and information presented is sure to interest anyone tired of the same old stories! I highly recommend this book!

A ROADMAP TO LASTING PEACE!
This is one of the most important books for our time. Both diplomacy and power politics in the conventional sense are consistently failing the world. The major powers have only one goal, which is to project their narrow national interest-- usually at the expense of others, whose needs are entirely ignored. The United Nations, once the beacon of hope and a cradle of impartiality, is hopelessly corrupt and driven by a Security Council that is no longer representative of today's realities.

It's high time for a comprehensive change in our approach to foreign policy, and Roger Plunk, with great humility and sound reasoning, shows us the way. If you're concerned with where the world is heading, buy this book and give copies to your friends!

The Wandering Peacemaker
Roger Plunk began a lifetime of wandering as a child. He did stay put long enough as a young man to earn two law degrees, then he began working for the U.S. State Department. He learned that his calling was to be a mediator and that he had the ability and desire to work for peace one-on-one with world leaders.

The Dalai Lama was the first to utilize Plunk's special talents. In The Wandering Peacemaker, his first book, Plunk describes mediation efforts between Tibet and China. From there, he travels to India and Pakistan, Burma, and then to Afghanistan. He not only analyzes the political situation in each dispute, he describes the history of the area and the people involved. Readers get a clear understanding of both sides.

Plunk holds strong spiritual beliefs and says "the common thread running through the stories [in his book] is the dynamic relationship between government and spirituality." Plunk was guided by his belief that one person can make a difference. He says, "I was one person on a very low budget engaging in large international issues [and] I did manage to get my message across."

Is there a place for spiritual insight in the political arena? Plunk says yes, and his stories demonstrate the power of spiritual healing in international relations. Readers concerned with human problems and world peace will find The Wandering Peacemaker engrossing, and encouraging. Like a modern Johnny Appleseed, Roger Plunk is planting seeds of peace worldwide. One person can make a difference.

Mediation and Meditation
I love it, very enlightening, especially when Plunk writes about Afghanistan, his work with the Northern Alliance, and his captivating discussions with the Dalai Lama. Plunk writes with great clarity, about his journeys as an independent international mediator, venturing into some of the most complicated and violent political conflicts on the planet to connect directly with the leaders and people of Afghanistan and Tibet, to name just a few of his stops. The Wandering Peacemaker is written with a piercing intelligence and a poetic touch that comes staight from the heart as he shares insights from his own spiritual journey. The bowing gesture of devotion, with forehead to the ground, is a perfect metaphor for this book, as Plunk reminds us with every stop along his path to place the heart higher than the head in our common journey towards peace.

Getting to know "the enemy"
Chapter 5 on Afghanistan, gives the reader an intimate,
close up view of the country and its people. We are so
advantaged in the current war because we cannot have the
the illusion that "the enemy" is a boogey man, whose host country deserves to be obliterated. Not so. In disabling
terrorists networks, may we the people of the world make a
step forward in which we wake up to our oneness. Roger Plunk's book is a "how-to" book for living in a world connected, not only at its unified source, but also through its many venues of
information exchange. ... Read more

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Subtitled "a supernatural journey through France," this book is a charming memoir based on several trips Joan Grant made through the Lot region of France. She describes not only her mundane travels and adventures, but also the hidden dimensions of her trips--the laments of soldiers who had recently died during the second world war, as well as the cries of spirits who had died violently centuries before. ... Read more

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Britain has produced some outstanding mediums. Skeptic and believer alike will find this unique story touching, humorous and very persuasive. Fact-filled and adventurous, the author's quest for solid proof of survival provides wisdom, comfort, healing and inspiration for all." ... Read more

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Heaven Can Help: The Autobiography of a Medium
In his autobiography Heaven Can Help, Brian Edward Hurst gives us a treasure. In it, he offers timeless spiritual wisdom as he shares with us the fascinating accounts of his life experiences and the realization of his own extraordinary mediumistic gifts. His writing is genuine and sincere, delightful and educational, entertainingly spine-tingling, awesome and lovely, and it offers very serious and important information at the same time. In his charming voice, he chronicles his early days giving wonderful details about his relationships with his family and friends, his amazing journeys abroad, his Spiritualist affiliations and the processess he goes through in his experiences with direct communications with the spirit world. Discover how Mr. Hurst develops into one of the world's most important spiritual teachers of our time.

What can we learn from reading Heaven Can Help? This book inspires me with awe and wonder and challenges one to think about one's own existence. So, read it if you have the courage to. Universal, important messages resonate through this book--that we are energetic beings that survive our bodies after death, that we simply must be aware, and that we are very much surrounded by those who love and help us from the heaven world. This story will instill hope and peace where there is none; it will remind those who have forgotten, to have faith and comfort again; and it will confirm and validate the truth of the heart and the soul for those who are already on a level of awareness. Heaven Can Help ought to be pre-requisite reading for Life! If everyone read this book, it might make the world on this earth plane a nicer place to be. There would be more conscious understanding and compassion among human beings and for animals.

Brian Edward Hurst is a treasure. Yes, indeed Heaven can help, and Mr. Hurst has helped Heaven and Earth as he continues to be of service to mankind in the marvelous healing work that he does helping us to connect with ourselves, with our loved ones here and in the beyond, and thus with universal truth. Brian Hurst, you truly are the rainbow bridge to the heaven realm. Thank you for sharing with us in writing your beautiful and profound autobiography, Heaven Can Help.

A Million Stars and the Milky Way!
Lauren Tawa

A Very Charming Book........!!
This is a very charming book by Brian Hurst.It starts out a little slow for my taste, but it picks up, and becomes very interesting.The first part of the book is mostly about Brian's childhood, and how he felt different from most children, and how he did not have a very good relationship with his parents, always trying to please them, but not able to, by no fault of his own. His Mother wasn't exactly the most supportive person in his life. He stumbles and bumbles about learning of his extraordinary psychic abilities, finally to become at ease with them, and how these abilities grew into an amazing side of Brian Hurst and furthered his awesome career/life.There is no doubt at all about his honesty and sincerity of all the events that take place, and you almost wish you could invite him over for dinner to chat about all of this.All in all it is a very enjoyable book, worth the money.He is a very believable fellow, who seems like he could live next door to you and you might not know how amazing he really is! But beware, the first two chapters are boring and too involved in his childhood, which is not exactly the most fascinating reading, but it DOES get better!I'm giving him 5 stars because I truly believe him, and he has a fascinating life! Brian, why don't you come to Hawaii so I can meet you !!?Bottom line.....buy the book, it's worth it. ... Read more

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A rapturous saga, relating the author's unique experiences while out and about in "this crazy, beautiful, impossible world", as he describes it. Following dreams, synchronicities, and inner guidance, Jack Haas journeys around the globe, encountering incredible individuals and unexpected experiences. His travels encompass a wide variety of places, such as India, Iceland, Hawaii, New Zealand, Nepal, Europe, and Israel. This book, however, is much more than a travelogue. It is a testament to one man's determination to find meaning and wholeness amidst the confusion and mystery of life. This is an inspiring book about the importance of individuality, and the need to following one's own path at all costs. As much as this autobiography is an outer adventure, it is also an inner odyssey, and is a profound account of the author¡¦s acceptance, love, and alchemical union with the spirit and the earth itself.This is a true story about the necessity to belong both to the earth, and to the spirit, and so to have both roots and wings. If you need a kick in the pants to get back up and go for it, this book is for you. ... Read more

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The true role of this splendid, tragic figure.Cagliostro,was aMystic, Mason and adept at magic, alchemy, and psychic healing.He died at the hands of the Holy Roman Inquisition.Although much has been written against Cagliostro, Trowbridge, through his meticulous researching, comes up with an all together different picture."The object of this book is not so much an attempt to vindicate Cagliostro as to correct and revise, if possible, what I believe to be a false judgment of history."Contents:The Power of Prejudice; Giuseppe Balsamo; Cagliostro in London; Eighteenth Century Occultism; Masked and Unmasked; The Conquest of the Cardinal; Cagliostro in Paris; The Diamond Necklace Affair; Cagliostro Returns to London; "Nature's Unfortunate Child. ... Read more

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A Tragic Life Maligned by the Media and Dishonorable People
According to Trowbridge's investigations of Cagliostro, he was a compassionate man with a gift of healing. He never charged for his medicinal cures and treated the poor as well as the rich. He also had great psychic abilites and was a staunch supporter of Freedom and Freemasonery during the time of revolution in Europe. I couldn't help but be depressed when I read how horrible the media and the press of his day were to him. It reminded me of the times we are living in now...how our media and press have just lost all sense of reasoning and are scandalous and malicious in their barbs and words. Just like in Cagliostro's time when people were fighting for freedom the press crucified him... I found similarity in our "current war on terror" and the unmerciful attacks from the media on America's struggle in protecting our freedoms. Over and over again Trowbridge sites examples where Cagliostro's character was attacked, lied about and maligned....history just keeps repeating itself. This book even made me squirm with thoughts about my own book I have written and the fact that someday somewhere some media person with the power of the pen or televsion might set out to destroy or discredit my reputation and teachings. If nothing else this book reminds me how little humanity has changed. This book documents the injustices and deliberate persecutions of a good and gentle man and his wife. In the end it utterly destroyed them. Trowbridge also reveals to the reader the wonderful and amazing abilites this man had as he was often compared to the Comte de Saint Germain. Besides a new historical account of the man it is a revealing look into human nature during the 1700s when so many were fighting and striving for independence and freedom.

A controversial caracther under the spotlight of History
For many years Cagliostro has been confused with Joseph Balsamo, a notorious Sicilian scoundrel. His life has been disparaged in such a blemishing way that it has been hard to find out what is true and what are his enemy's reviles. Through the spotlight of Trowbridge one is able to shed some lights on this uncommon character. He is no saint, but he is far from being the devilish creature his enemies named him. A book worth reading!

A controversial figure in the spotlight
Most of the books that were written about Cagliostro labels him as the king of liars and a scoundrel. Due to several facts in his life, Cagliostro has been confounded with Joseph Balsamo, a Sicilian rascal. Trowbridge shows us in his fine book that its impossible that Cagliostro could have ever been Balsamo, even though he is quite straighforward to paint us a caracther that sometimes is brilliant and other times is a pathetic human being. It's worthwhile reading about such controversial figure brought to us by Trowbridge's spotlight.

Valuable to any Rosicrucian or Freemason
This book covers some of the important achievements and events in this contraversial person's life. Some believe him to be an incarnation of St. Germain. Others condemn him as a vile trickster. Read the facts and decide for yourself. ... Read more

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Offers not just one but 13 intriguing personal stories from today's most prominent witches.Compiled and edited by Sirona Knight, a practicing witch and well-known Pagan author, this one-of-a-kind book provides a lens into the inner world of witchcraft as thirteen leading Wiccan authors describe their spiritual journeys via exclusive interviews.

These 13 men and women, including Patricia Telesco, AJ Drew, Ambrose Hawk, Lady Sabrina, Skye Alexander, Gerina Dunwich and Dorothy Morrison, explain how they came to walk down the Wiccan path, sharing their insights, feelings, thoughts, as well as describing their life-changing experiences.They all come from different backgrounds, live in different parts of the world, and practice different forms of magick.

This exclusive collection of spiritual journeys provides a close-up look into the magickal world of witchcraft, which can lead to expanded awareness, empowerment, and a more enriching life. ... Read more

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This is a Spiritual Journey
Sirona Knight distinguished author of many books, has brought us something new.

A Witch Like me is a beautifully well-written book of personal stories of thirteen of the most influential Witches and Authors in the pagan community.

Ever wonder how a witch lives? Or perhaps how your magickal life is different or similar to others? Ever wonder how they found their path or what life changing experience they have had? Now you can learn all about them and in doing so perhaps you can identify with something from each.

This is a soul searching wonderful read, that you will find yourself reading many times.

It could be they really are A Witch Like Me!

M.L. Benton, Publisher, Echoed Voices.
Copyright © January 2002

Could Have Been Better!
When i got the book the first parts of the book were very interesting, however, had problems of the author talking about the so called "mainstream" towards the craft, which was kinda sick, cause after reading books from authors that she interviewed its really hard to believe in what they say. The true interviews that enjoyed the most were the ones by Trish Telesco (gotta root for the home town hero :) ), Raven Grimassi, Raymond Buckland, and Lady Sabrina and many others, cause these folks truly write in what they say in thier books.
The ones that i had to roll my eyes up and say "whatever" were authors she interviewed like A.J.Drew (cause after "wicca for couples", you cannot believe anything this guy says anymore), Phyllis Currot (which her book of shadows was a really great book, her lack of ethics in "witch crafting" were awful) and last, but, not least of the worst of the interviews Silver Ravenwolf (just read her books and you'll know why).These folks dont truly live by thier own words, instead, they either point the blame towards what is wrong with wicca..like the reader is stupid or something or they tell you how wicca "should be" and think that you should do it this way, cause thier way is the right way..thinking that the reader doesnt think for them self, this is what some of the interviewed authors (the worst ones she interviewed anyways) believe in the books that they write only in hopes that you will too. Anyways, i wouldn't bother with this book unless you want endless hours of "how i found out that i was a witch..ummmm i lit a match!" or something stupid like that, save your money and buy something better.

An inside look at a variety of Authors
A different kind of book, 'A Witch Like Me' is a collection of biographies from some of the most influential Author/Witches today. Sirona Knight has chosen 14 'Witches', all of whom follow a path specific to themselves, asked each of these authors 20 questions and put together a very insightful look at some of the movers and shakers of the written Craft path.
While many of the '20 questions' were actually multipart questions and there are much more than '20 questions', and in many instances the authors did not exactly answer each and every one of them, each author did give a good overview of the material asked. The editing blends these questions together to give us a narrative from each of the authors, resembling more of a story than an interview.
The authors covered includes Sirona's personal story, as well as Dorothy Morrison, Trish Telesco, A. J. Drew, Phyllis Currot, Ray Buckland and Marion Weinstein to name a few. The list is impressive.
Reading each story, we come away with a bit of each author, a little background, some impressive moments in their lives, their personal beliefs, their visions and how they feel about today's Craft movement.
The diversity of the authors chosen gives a variety of impressions, and while not all these authors will speak to everyone, I believe there is something for everyone in this little book. Not everyone is going to find each and every author exciting nor even interesting, but these are stories that will appeal to many.
'A Witch Like Me' offers inspiration, validation and positive affirmations. An interesting look at some of the authors in our community. boudica

REALLY A GOOD BOOK WITH LOTS OF GREAT STORIES!
I thought this was really a good book with lots of great stories about today's witches. I am fairly new to paganism and I had read a couple of Knight's other books and really like them. I wondered about how she started writing books and practicing Wicca so I bought this book. I was happy I did. The stories are fascinating and really gave me lots of hope. I recommend this book to all pagans who want to know how these authors began in Wicca and how they started writing books on it. You will really like this book. It's a great book about the courage it takes to do what you believe in.

This book was really helpful to me. It changed my life.
This book was really helpful and changed my life when I read it. I was always curious about Wicca, and I seemed to be drawn to it for a lot of years. Knight answered a lot of the questions I had, and reading her story and the other stories really showed me that I definitely needed to follow the Wiccan path. Check this book out yourself if you are interested in Wicca. ... Read more

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I highly recommend this book
An inspiring read by a sensitive and personable seer. Includes personal stories that make this subject accessible. Topics include dealing with the death of a loved one, precognition, time, and karmic relationships; all presented via fascinating and real stories. Offers comfort, hope and clarity to the deeper meaning of life.

HEART-LINKS
This book gives me hope and comfort. After losing a loved one I have been searching desperately and exploring my spirituality. Heart-Links is filled with stories of wonderful connections to loved ones. Louise's compassion and caring comes through as so much of what she does. Her sharing of her incredible gifts shows me how I can also become a multi-sensory intuitive being. This book has brought me some peace in my heart. The exercises will give me tools to guide me. I feel that people of many different beliefs and religions can benefit from the lessons and stories. I encourage everyone searching to read this wonderful book!

Inspiring and heartwarming spiritual journey
This book captivated me. Ms. Hauck tells of true life challenges, from a perspective of love and insight, and offers tools for dealing with obstacles in our lives. Her ability to make sense out of others' seemingly overwhelming problems is inspiring and uplifting, offering us all a glimpse at the possibilty of enlightenment and understanding of what life and death are all about. I've read it several times and have given copies of it to many people. ... Read more