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Summary: Good primer
Review: As a fan of John Edward's TV show, Crossing Over, I expected more than what I got in this book. Written rather simply, it would be a great primer for someone who has not been been previously introduced to the concept of the spirit living on after passing. If you have already done some reading and/or study and have some understanding, this book would not offer any depth.
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Summary: BEAUTIFUL , SENSITIVE, TOUCHING......UNFORGETTABLE.
Review: John Edward must, indeed, possess the gentleness of a lamb, the mystical wonder of an angel and the inner personal strength of the Dalai Lama. The words found in this book will soothe your soul, warm your heart, and provide many intense thought-provoking moments. Do not let the length of the book deceive you into thinking there cannot be much here to consider. I have read books with hundreds upon hundreds of pages that say very little and are soon forgotten; there are much shorter ones that stay with you for a lifetime. "What if God were the Sun" is one of the most beautiful books ever written; one that will leave you with a silent tear as you read of one family's compassion, tragedy and ultimate love for each other throughout the generations. If we all had a John Edward beside us in time of loss, when we most need emotional healing, life's journey would be much easier, and the uncertainty of what lies beyond this world, less feared. The bridge between life and death take on new meaning in this book, one of inner peace and tranquillty. I highly recommend this book, as well as one additional book, "Don't Let Death Ruin Your Life" by author, Jill Brooke. Both deal with the same subject but in a slightly different light.
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Summary: A Treasure to Keep
Review: When I began reading "What If God Were The Sun"? I thought it was too simplistic and not particularly interesting, however, by the time I reached the end I was crying, unashamedly. The book was touching and enlightening, and although very simply written, is an enrichment for all of the family. It is a treasure to keep and a story to share with our children and grandchildren. God bless John Edward.
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Summary: In Reply to SIMPLISTIC
Review: I think What If God Were the Sun is a true story. Not word for word. But I felt as I read the book that somehow, this story relates to the real life and thoughts of the author. I could be wrong. But I sure couldn't help but "feel" that through out the book. Reread the book with this thought in mind...
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Summary: Another step in healing...
Review: As I closed my completed edition of What if God Were the Sun, and started my makeshift book review with my semi-uninterested husband, his comment was "Vicki if John Edward wrote a recipe book, you would love it". After I threw him that initial look of O whatta you know anyway! I had to agree that yes, I do have a high regard for this enthusiastic lecturer and author. He earns it. His work is just what the Psychic Arts needed in my humble opinion. So here, I go with what is probably a biased review on this new book. This book touches on all of the overwhelming thoughts that sprint through your mind when the inevitable occasion of death enters your life. And I do mean ALL of the emotions! Love, devotion, past admiration and onto those feelings that we sometimes don't speak aloud about, guilty feelings of why didn't I spend more time with them, and the what about me's? How will I ever be able to move ahead? Or a feeling I had when my own mother passed... now my child will be shorted a grandmother! Timmy Callahan shares his private feelings of remorse, remembrance, and reverence on the total impact of life and death, as well as the possibility of life after death. Now is this book a quick cure for someone who has suffered the loss of someone they loved dearly? NO. Because as this book clearly points out, there is no simple treatment for losing a loved one to death. It is a healing process. Cures are quick, where as healing takes time. So many levels of the physical body and mind. Moreover, to come to a place where we can understand the loss due to death, we have to make sure we heal each of those levels. I think the nicest thing this book can provide a reader with, is almost a designed format to take you personally through the transition of all of those feelings that are present in bereavement. It does not matter who you have lost. Timmy speaks on the loss of his mother, his uncle, the grandmother, and even his dog. The ending leaves you with a dose of faith. Even for the reader that sits on the fence of uncertainty on life after death theories, I think you will find yourself recollecting events that may have occurred after the passing of someone dear to you. A similar event that subtly let us know, love does not die.
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Summary: Good Intentions, Boring Execution
Review: I barely made it through this book. This bereaves me to say because I like John Edward on TV. At the same time, I must admit that I'm not currently grieving the loss of a loved one. In fact, I've been very blessed to lose very few people in my life. However, I was bored by John Edward's use of the first person present throughout the book and found it dreadfully difficult not to just "hang it up". I had to force my way to the finish.
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Summary: Simplistic
Review: Simplistic and not nearly as good as his nonfiction books about his real life. His real experiences are so amazing that I can't imagine why he would feel a need to make up a story like this, which is sweet but simplistic and not at all unusual. He's a pyschic, not a writer, and he should stick with telling his excellent real stories based on his amazing life.(I have similar reactions to Chopra's fiction. Why do these spiritually talented people feel a need to move into fiction?)
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Summary: Let's get realistic
Review: I was very dissappointed in this book. John takes a character and surrounds him with family members who are oozing love, affection and support. He tries to teach us about our spirit and what life is about and how one man can learn through the experience of his wonderful family, the answers to the questions we all think about. How easy. The transition the character had to go through to discover the meaning of life was basically a light sneeze. I'd like to see John write a book where you don't have Grandma Rosie holding your hand and Mommy waiting for you to wake up to smother you with kisses. Most readers our looking for answers to Life's questions and look to these books for meaning because they do not have the Callaghan family at their every beckon to reassure them and give them a pillow of comfort about life. Try giving us a character that did not growing up in a fairytale family. This book did not hit the spot.
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Summary: This book is a must for the bereaved
Review: This work is amazing. You are taken on a poignant journey through Timothy Callahan's life and love. Little do you know the real gift you are given until the end, when everything comes together to surprise you and astonish you. My mother "graduated" two years ago, and I celebrated by reading this wonderful book. I laughed, I cried and I thanked God.
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Summary: Not so good
Review: I do not like to cut down anything this person does. He has changed my life. But if your looking for real answers, this book does not give it. There are a lot better stories to read. I am not so interested in his stories. I want to know about his REAL life and what he does NOW. The book came off as boring, it spoke "down" to the readers, and it did not offer much insight into the other side. Please don't read it thinking it will. It is just a little "cute" story. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't the best thing I've ever read, either.
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