Kindred Spirits: Stories, Passions & Portraits from the Heart of Community

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Summary: A chance to explore your own spirit!
Review: Kindred Spirits shares the touching stories of real people who have chosen a more intentional and simple life. Their stories reveal the challenges and the beauty of life's journey. and inspire the reader to connect with the journey of their own spirit. The book is a beautifully written and photographed and captures the magic of life on a beautiful island off of the coast of Washington. A beautiful gift for those on a spiritual journey.

Rating:
Summary: A chance to explore your own spirit!
Review: Kindred Spirits shares the touching stories of real people who have chosen a more intentional and simple life. Their stories reveal the challenges and the beauty of life's journey. and inspire the reader to connect with the journey of their own spirit. The book is a beautifully written and photographed and captures the magic of life on a beautiful island off of the coast of Washington. A beautiful gift for those on a spiritual journey.

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Summary: Kindness Is a Pleasant Responsibility
Review: Like the book and movie Pay It Forward, this book has the power to change lives and most of all, communities. Through 2-3 page interviews of Lopez Islanders, the reader's heart is connected to the richness of life. The messages in every "story" are: live each moment to the fullest, connection with nature heals and enriches the soul, and kindness to others changes people and creates community. Lopez Island is known as "the friendly island." The reputation has created a self-fulfilling prophecy that comes through clearly in this book; kindness has become a pleasant responsibility. The reader knows the characters not just through the writings, but is as intimately connected through photos. The black and white portraits of the islanders show the sparkle in their souls. I hope there is another Kindred Spirits coming soon! The authors, I am certain, have only touched the surface of the character of this island community. --Dawn Ellis