I am very interested in the topic of female divinity and spirituality, so I was excited to read this books. But, I found it poorly researched and cited (the author's spirit guide pops up as a primary source more than once), mediocrely written and overall self-aggrandizing.
One of the better books I've read about our Heavenly Mother. This does not demote Her to a personification of the Earth or the Moon and does Her justice as a Creator-Deity in Her own right. Also includes some beautiful testimonies and experiences people have had when calling on Her. I love the name 'Azna' for Her, too. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer!
Awesome book. Love Sylvia Browne and all her infinite wisdom. Sad that she has moved on but grateful that she is with Francine and at peace on the other side.
Sylvia Browne always writes very clearly and concisely and does her research. It is always fascinating for me to read her books as I have many of the same principles and I've come to them on my own. Reading her books are like a long positive affirmation for me.
For too many people caught up in the "dogma" of their religious belief, the concept of there being a feminine side to God is heresy. And yet, each new religion that comes along is built onto the foundation of those beliefs that came before. Such concepts as resurrection after death (began with the Egyptians), the virgin birth (Mithraism which came from the eastern Mediterranean), the great flood (Babylonian myth) and the story of creation (multiple civilizations) were believed by humans long before Christianity. So why are we so arrogant as to believe that one religious belief is the "only" correct one and anything else is blasphemous?
Sylvia Browne is correct when she states that the idea of a female god (goddess) has been around for millennium. Early mankind revered the image of a mother being that brought forth life in the plant/animal kingdom as well as in human tribes. It was only upon the advent of "organized" religion (those having hierarchies, specific "do's/don'ts and male religious leaders that the concept of a female divinity was systematically suppressed and eventually eliminated.
This book is a good start for those who want to "learn for themselves" and add to their own sense of human spirituality. Where I fault the author is in the rambling of the scholastic information she provides. This book is too short to really begin to do justice to the topic. I suggest that readers search for additional reading material on the Internet and go on from there.
What can I say? If one could give less than one star, I would. This book is poorly written, infantile and has absolutely no bearing on reality. Even if I were to believe in a god or goddess, I would find this book worthless. It is filled with nothing but bullshit. Don't waste your time reading it.
I thought it was interesting. I have always liked Sylvia Browne, but now I'm not sure if she's truthful. I have doubt. I am just going to leave it at that.
Interesting, but without references, not a great book for me. I don't see how you can state things as fact without giving any references and allowing others to come to their own conclusions based on this information too. If you are already a devout Christian or Catholic, this books will possibly be fine for you. I, personally, need to be able to research deeper because the patriarchal beliefs/writings do not mesh at all with me and my own deep understanding of our universe/world/earth. I'm sure anyone who already follows or feels these beliefs are correct may benefit from understanding more about the feminine touch of their "good words" and so I will not attempt to discourage the reading of this book. Best of luck in your journey!