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Connecting Science with Mystery

Revisado: 02-02-24

If you are looking to deepen your perception of self and God this is the book for you. I am not a scholar but enjoyed the modern day scientific connections the author teaches to help my mind let go and allow the great mystery of God to settle softly in my soul, discovering an opening or vastness called Love.

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Amazingly well written, the narrator performed a brilliant job.

Revisado: 12-16-23

A great read/listen. A story of Love, Faith and Trust in the Secret and Hidden Truth of God’s gift of life and purpose.

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Very insightful and educational

Revisado: 02-19-19

The reader/professor’s quick way of speaking in spurts eventually grew on me and I am so glad I listened to the end. I appreciate her insights and study of Julian of Norwich and highly recommend listening if you tend to feel alone deep in your soul. I have a new friend and her name is Julian.

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Beautiful and Meaningful Story

Revisado: 03-11-16

The narrator is soothing and simple. The story is quietly brilliant. I could visualize the entire story. A must read if you are in need of quiet and beauty.

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A gift for those seeking clarity

Revisado: 10-24-15

I Like her simplicity, question her foundation. She reflects back to her own past yet claims the past is gone, which it is but uses hers as her foundation. Her message is wonderfully freeing and I love the tools. One has only to read Father Walter Ciszek, St. Thomas Aquinas, Jean Pierre de Caussade and more to experience the same message but Byron Katie's questions help one question their own thoughts to find the peace and love and freedom available to all. I get the sense she has a strong moral ideal but claims she will and can accept whatever comes and whatever goes. Well, would she accept immorality in her home if someone were to bring it there? Probably not...living in her body she still has a foundation based on some moral code that has been taught to her otherwise she might be a cannibal or something, yet claims to be nothing and know nothing. Everything is in her imagination! That is incredible to me and a little delusional but the tools she teaches are well worth the time...

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Everyone should read this book!!

Revisado: 10-03-15

Would you consider the audio edition of Half the Sky to be better than the print version?

Can't make that judgement. I only have the audio version and it was well read, informative, entertaining...I cried throughout most of the book.

What did you like best about this story?

I like how they personalized the information.

Which character – as performed by Cassandra Campbell – was your favorite?

I didn't have a favorite. She did a wonderful job on all of them.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I found myself having to pause the book and compose myself to listen on. It brought up every emotion that I have. As a result, I am finishing up a course to be certified to teach English overseas.

Any additional comments?

I only have one question for the authors. At one point they bring up the Prophet Mohammed's first wife and use her as a positive example for women but never mention that she was only 6 (?) when he married her. I am not sure about that exact age but I read a biography of him and it was disturbing to say the least.

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Kate Mulgrew is wonderful. Just ask her...

Revisado: 10-03-15

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

If you like Kate Mulgrew and you don't mind listening to her puff herself up. Go for it.

What was most disappointing about Kate Mulgrew’s story?

She has had a good life...she obviously thinks it been worth writing about..

Would you be willing to try another one of Kate Mulgrew’s performances?

NO...way toooooo much drama. I'm exhausted and actually have burst out laughing over what she identifies as suffering. She should write about the suffering she put her husbands and children through. Don't want to be so judgmental but REALLY??

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Anger and disappointment. No doubt she has worked hard but has lived a grand life. She acts like she has had all this disappointment and suffering. At one point she says she only had $10,000 in the bank and her house. REALLY? Most people in the world have never seen $10,000 in the bank. Get real! Open your eyes, Kate.

Any additional comments?

Don't waste your money. It's entertaining but painful to hear all the drama. I didn't know her and randomly picked the book hoping for a good memoir. I do have to say that I will know her from now on.

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Gross!

Revisado: 04-19-15

What is the point in this disgusting story accept its a story. Raping dead people, murder, only read if you want to be disgusted.

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A beautiful story!

Revisado: 04-18-15

This book is full of love and real life. I don't think I will view life in the same way.

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