Searching for the Waters of Antiquity
by Shirley Ryan
Category: Non-fiction / Self-help
Rating: 9/10
Reviewer: Shirley A. Roe
Review
Genre: Inspirational
Title: SEARCHING FOR THE WATERS OF ANTIQUITY
Author: Shirley Ryan
One of the first truly unique books of the year! The book promises a
story for children eight to eighty and the author has fulfilled that
promise. At first glance the story is naive and childlike, however upon
further inspection the reader realizes that the message is as deep and
mysterious as life itself. Subtitled: A Follow-along Meditation Process,
it is indeed just that — encompassed in a delightful tale.
Our hero, Tag, is a tiny
turtle on a mission — the search for the waters of antiquity
which can also be interpreted as a search for the spiritual center,
the place of ONE. Readers travel through the garden of life with
little Tag as if being guided on their own meditation into the spiritual
core of SELF.
This three- part story explores
every conceivable human emotion — love, fear, understanding,
tolerance, wisdom and fear. His personal guide, Ms. Crane, is another
fascinating creature who assists him on his journey. Tag asks her
the questions in all of our minds and hearts drawing the reader further
and further into the story.
Simplistic but serene illustrations
throughout provide the reader with a fascinating story of their own,
and the book provides a peaceful sanctuary that can be visited time
and again. Simply flip through the pages, one illustration after
another, and feel the calming influence descend over you.
Author Shirley
Ryan is the president of Working Together, a business specializing
in Executive and Personal coaching. She is also a behavioral specialist
and therapist in northern California.
Searching
for the Waters of Antiquity is a charming yet fascinating book for the entire family.
The book is presented in gift giving, coffee table format and it
is definitely a book that you would want to share with friends and
family. Highly recommended by Allbooks Reviews.
Reviewer: Shirley Roe,
Title: Searching for the
Waters of Antiquity
Author: Shirley RyanPublisher:
Soul Moments Publishing
ISBN: 0-9754196-0-9
Price: $24.95
Pages: 113
May, 2005.
