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mazza57's review
1.0
The premise of this book is a spiritually awakened child born to a deeply spiritual follower of Hinduism. From birth she has the ability to transcend places (in her mind), and later develops the abilities to converse with her mother telepathically and to heal People. Her mother's aim throughout all of this is to prevent the media finding this out and thereafter lionising her traits. However for me it doesn't work on any side. The spirituality feels forced almost like a religious tract and despite her supposed intelligence her language skill simply don't seem up to par. I understand this is something the author has chosen to do but for me. it means the narrative fails.
It was easy and quick to read - as long as you suspend disbelief. It seems to have higher rating than it should but when someone who comments - "An unusual and different book. Not for me and I didn't manage to get past the first chapter due to the style of writing." then gives it 2 stars this is hardly surprising.
It was easy and quick to read - as long as you suspend disbelief. It seems to have higher rating than it should but when someone who comments - "An unusual and different book. Not for me and I didn't manage to get past the first chapter due to the style of writing." then gives it 2 stars this is hardly surprising.
adventureinlit's review
5.0
How does a mother face the realization of her young daughters awakened spiritual status? Anna was born fully awakened; aware of her past lives and of the energy around her that binds everything and everyone through God. Her mother, Maggie, is responsible for assisting in her development, protecting her from harm, and also continuing to awaken her own spirituality and connection to the spirit realm.
John Nelson does a wonderful job telling a quaint story from Anna's conception onto her eighth birthday as her and her mother face and overcome the challenges of being an awakened soul. Incorporating well researched themes about the Hindu tradition, lends to a believable and enjoyable story that any reader will enjoy.
This is the first time I have read anything by John Nelson and once I got through the first chapter, which was unusually captivating, I found myself binge reading the rest of the book. Constantly anxious to find out how things were going to unfold and where the characters were going to end up,
As a mother myself, I found that I was relating with Maggie's concerns and decisions throughout the entire story. They were well placed concerns and I always got a little chuckle out of how Anna responded to her mother's concerns. The relationship was believable and enjoyable, even with the higher spiritual realm dynamics.
One of my favorite supporting characters was the lawyer, James. His genuine and supportive demeanor always helped to calm Maggie during stressful situations allowing Maggie to continue living her life and making the adjustments necessary for her and her daughter, but always with the force that a lawyer carries.
This is a book I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Hinduism or world religions, mothers, educators, social workers and most of the general reading community would greatly benefit from the quality of this story. You feel spiritually more grounded after reading it.
John Nelson does a wonderful job telling a quaint story from Anna's conception onto her eighth birthday as her and her mother face and overcome the challenges of being an awakened soul. Incorporating well researched themes about the Hindu tradition, lends to a believable and enjoyable story that any reader will enjoy.
This is the first time I have read anything by John Nelson and once I got through the first chapter, which was unusually captivating, I found myself binge reading the rest of the book. Constantly anxious to find out how things were going to unfold and where the characters were going to end up,
As a mother myself, I found that I was relating with Maggie's concerns and decisions throughout the entire story. They were well placed concerns and I always got a little chuckle out of how Anna responded to her mother's concerns. The relationship was believable and enjoyable, even with the higher spiritual realm dynamics.
One of my favorite supporting characters was the lawyer, James. His genuine and supportive demeanor always helped to calm Maggie during stressful situations allowing Maggie to continue living her life and making the adjustments necessary for her and her daughter, but always with the force that a lawyer carries.
This is a book I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Hinduism or world religions, mothers, educators, social workers and most of the general reading community would greatly benefit from the quality of this story. You feel spiritually more grounded after reading it.
angiemich2904's review
2.0
An unusual and different book. Not for me and I didn't manage to get past the first chapter due to the style of writing. All books can't suit eberyone, may appeal to others.
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