deep, thought provoking , worth every second .
349449
The characters in Moments of Julian are wrapped up but unravelled with a writing style that is thought provoking. It Is rare a writer captures the workings of the mind of a former victim/ addict in fiction with such matter -of -fact manner that still touches you and creates a scenario in your mind. Reminding you to remind your teenagers to live right and avoid being carried away by dictates of peers.
The family life and fun of being a sibling with loving parents is heartfelt.  The growth from the stark hurt of the past combine to give the book it's edge.
I enjoyed moments of Julian thoroughly and hope my children love, support and engage each other as the grow older  like the McCains. Julian is the kind of man I will pray my daughter gets to marry.
The book reiterates that love can be deep, consuming, heartfelt, supportive, thoughtful, space giving without a partner in the other' pocket also that sex is not the be all and end all of love, romance. love making can be just holding that person and waking up with them can be more intimate and serious .
Every reader of this book will surely look for the rest of the series as I shall.
2894054
I gave the book a second chance after I saw an interview of LLewllyn on Super Soul Sunday. And I am glad I did. Previously, I gave a bad review of Love Is A Fire because my first read of was rushed; like my other reads of mainstream "fast food" spiritual books, of which are simple to grasp. This book deserves more reflection to unveil it's true beauty. Just like Hazrat Inayat Khan's books this is one to savor and reflect on.  It is very deep and needs the time and appreciation to reap the full richness of his message.  His words are so poetic and thoughtful you should savor them sentence by sentence. Take your time with this book, you'll appreciate it a thousand times more.

This is a book about finding a love relationship with God, and how we mistakenly seek that fullfillment in other people,and in searching in Ego's quest for that sense of completeness of which can never maintain satisfaction. This book has help me know I am on the right path by listening to my heart and only my heart, where God speaks, and trusting his voice instead of the egos.
137916
Astounding.  The author shares his life experiences and in so doing opens us all to the Infinite Possibilities that exist.
Read it and reread it.  Maybe even out loud....or with a friend or two.  It's worth it.
202891
Hard to put down.  Imperative to pick up.  A superb read.  Causes deep introspective thoughts to the end.  I loved it!
4780778
I put this book on hold at my library shortly after it was released, and it only just came - a testament to it's popularity and the number of lives it has impacted. I can easily say this is one of those books that you will find new, deeper meaning in every time you re-read it. There's just so much truth to grasp in these pages!

Beautiful and lyrical, the writing in unique with a flow all its own. The author's genuineness and humility speak to the pains and questions in each of us, and her responses to some of the world's hardest questions come off as above reproach. There are no simple answers or easy fixes, only abundant love and a fellow traveler on hard roads.

I recommend this to everyone, without reservation. It's worth every minute and every penny.
2808751
Profound, compelling,radical, poignant. Savor every word and concept of this immense masterpiece of sacred wisdom. Then read it again and again, pick it up at any page, the thread is ever present in each line. It is distilled knowledge.  Contemplate the beauty of the Truth by letting your third eye envision and behold that which stands at the core of the essence.
Heightened emotions that only a few initiates can evoke such as Guenon, Evola, Frithjof Schuon. A powerful antidote to the poison of this modern obscene world.
1422672
The depth is beyond description. The words are like a painting spewed across a canvas of everlasting wisdom. The tale is only a tale when done reading. While in the midst of these things we call words, you are in a world compared to no other.
3100678
The book is dense and I tended to take it one section at a time, rereading frequently to let the words settle deep within my understanding.  Dense but not abstract.  Brother David brings the Apostles' Creed to life, addressing the universality of faith, the universality of our human connectedness.  But most astonishingly, Deeper than Words is truly a manifesto about the power of poetry and literary myth to provide us with language, experience, understanding, connection, and a vital access to the love and beauty that surrounds us if we take the time to be mindful, to be.
1249871
I love this book! It has so much depth, is multidimensional and thought provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, couldn't put it down and wanted to reread it as soon as I was done with the last page. John has a unique way of telling his life stories. They are raw, compelling, vulnerable, humorous and endearing. Even the non-chronological order of the stories gave yet another beautiful quality and dimension that added more insight and introspection, to me, the reader. If you are looking for a fun, thoughtfully written book, get this one!
122959
Highly recommend for the thoughtful mind and heart.  Being a visual artist myself, I found Janna's words food the soul.  Her writing is like good, aged wine.  You want to sip it slowly, every sentence rich with meaning and insight.
3103525
Impossible to put down, familiar at every turn, tear jerking and thought provoking.  I am inclined to read it again...
1508933
This is worth every moment that you will spend reading it. It's truly life changing.
1145919
It's hard not to rely on cliches when attempting to describe experiences that are far more emotional than physical. They're entirely subjective, and one person will take note of things that others might never bother to see. Experiential games like "Journey," "Flower," and now "Everybody's Gone to the Rapture" are profound in their collective impact, not because of some great conquest, but because they tap into something far more subtle. Patience, curiosity, and no small amount of empathy on the part of the player are certainly required for these games. The great reward to them: how they master the art of evoking feelings beyond the scope of the story presented.

The game is short. There's really not much to do except traverse the roads and natural paths winding through a small village in England. Listening to the trailing memories of those who came before and unraveling the tragedies leading to their departure are what pulls the otherwise silent player forward. Is it worth your time and money. Wholeheartedly, yes.

I finished the game last night, and I've been thinking about the ramifications of the characters' various stories for a good measure of the day today. It's been an occasion where processing it all after the fact makes the experience even more refreshing, humbling and well worth having. How often do we get chances like this to reflect upon our own humanity in such a, for lack of a better word, meditative way?

To close, the soundtrack to Rapture is purely stunning. Without it, I can't imagine my having enjoyed the game even half as much, it's that expressive and evocative. As a former Christian/now atheist, I still take profound pleasure in these moments of raw "spirituality," because they seem to glide along the unseen-but-felt connections we all tacitly share. The challenge of conveying such things in music is expertly done here; "joyous sorrow" is how I'd short answer it. :)

In ourselves, we are alone; our relationships with others are what gives dimension and meaning to life. Thinking upon these things while playing, especially at the game's ending, really drove home just how precious and fleeting life truly is. Highly recommended.
1134478
Super meaty and thought provoking. It sticks with you for a long time after you finish turn the last page. I will be reading it again soon, along with my book club.
4301093
Worth seeing. Makes you think of things on a deeper level.
3309979
Thought provoking.  Not sure what else I can say at the moment.  I bought this as both a Kindle book and an audiobook.  Both add value.  There is a lot to consider in the author's propositions about the power yet temporary nature (possibly) of our intersubjective beliefs.  I need to think on this more.
3508406
One of the most deeply moving books I've ever read -- and one that makes as much sense to me as any I've read.  It will stay on my shelf forever.  It's a criticism of the culture we've created.  It encompasses so many things -- all the things that make up our living during this time on this planet:  spirituality, philosophy, paradigm shift, environment, nature, indigenous people, alternative living, Native American cultures, social criticism, technology...  A book to be read over again from time to time.