Serenity's Journey: If I'm Dreaming Don't Wake Me - Softcover

Reed, Linda K

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1478755199 ISBN 13: 9781478755197

Publisher: Outskirts Press, 2015

Synopsis

Extraordinary, healing connections from beyond... As a new widow trying to deal with the aftermath of her husband's death, Lindy begins to question her sanity when Phil seems to be communicating with her and their children in some amazing ways. The dreams and odd occurrences leave them shaking their heads in wonder, but after a life-changing reading with a medium, Lindy realizes that it truly is possible to communicate with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. The realization leaves her feeling warm and loved...and greatly comforted. Serenity's Journey shares Lindy's fascinating path from grief to acceptance. This inspirational yet down-to-earth memoir is a testament to miracles, and to the special place where one's soul finds peace, unconditional love, and hope.

About this title

About the Author:

Linda K. Reed is retired, yet always busy and wondering how she found the time for a career. She spends as much time as she can on or near the water and enjoys time spent with her daughters, her close friends, and her four-legged companions, Big Boy Sue and Patsy Love (aka Pooper). She is also the author of Winter of 1950, a tribute to her late husband, Phil.

Review:

Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

Serenity's Journey: If I'm Dreaming Don't Wake Me by Linda K. Reed deals with the author's journey through life's ups and downs, losses, pain, grief, bumps and bruises, hope, inspiration, and unconditional love after the loss of her husband. The book speaks about the author's hope in something greater than herself, which keeps her grounded and centered after the loss. She describes how she realized that spirits communicate with us from the other side and started reading about after death communications. Linda's journey of serenity is an uplifting book for all those who have lost a loved one and found their own path of joy, happiness, peace, and calm, despite the setbacks in their lives.

The book is uplifting and motivational. It teaches readers to look at life and living with a positive outlook. Linda's emotions are honest and palpable and many readers will be able to connect with her feelings and her journey. The author's experiences will also make them ponder and reflect on life, death, loss, and grief. The manner in which she presents Phil's spirit and her connection with it is tangible and vivid, and it is a book that can be enjoyed regardless of what religion you believe in.

The spiritual experiences shared by the author are amazing and encourage readers to be more open to the Universe so that they can decipher the messages given to them and also enjoy the blessings of the Universe. The author also speaks about regression therapy and its healing powers which can heal the soul effectively.

Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views
In "Serenity's Journey" by Linda K. Reed, the author shares the story of her journey after her husband's death. Shortly after they married, Lindy's husband Phil was diagnosed with terminal cancer. During the brief time they had together, she felt like he was her true soul mate. After his death, her experiences with him renewed that belief. Lindy and her family had spiritual encounters where Phil would appear and let them know he was still around. 
When Lindy contacted a medium, the messages she received further cemented her belief that his love for her continued after his death. She experienced many beautiful encounters that helped her believe in both synchronicity and being able to communicate with those who have passed. Some of her sessions with the medium allowed her to communicate with other people that she had lost. However, it is her relationship with Phil that is the focus of this true love story. 
"Serenity's Journey" touched my soul in many ways. To me, this book is a huge reminder that there is so much more to our lives than just the mundane. It is important to keep our senses open so that we can receive messages from higher powers that give us clues about how we should be living our lives. It doesn't have to be from a loved one, like Phil, but could be messages from anyone, including our own guides. Having personally just gone through a period of severe stress due to conditions at work, this book helped remind me that I need to center myself again and focus on my spiritual path so that things can fall back into place. 
I am so glad for the opportunity to read "Serenity's Journey" by Linda K. Reed. It is a beautiful love story, yet contains a message that goes beyond love. It is a reminder that there is so much more out there that expands far beyond our five senses. I truly hope that the magic continues for this author and that she continues to share her journey with us.

VDunlap - I am one of the very fortunate people who have gotten to know Lindy on a personal level. Although some time has lapsed since being in contact with her, I could really feel her heart, struggles, adjustments to losing someone so very dear to her. I recall we used to joke about that word - never - get married again. I was so happy Phil came in to her life. He brought so much love, joy and happiness. The two of them as a team were amazing. You can hear their fond love and admiration for one another through the writing of her book. I love that through this book she has found healing and sharing her deepest thoughts and experiences with everyone is such a blessing! We all need to keep an open mind to life's experiences and never doubt that our departed loved ones are always present with us. Those little nudges that come out of the blue are not "coincidences". I really love her closing chapter!! We're all on a journey ~ don't be afraid, seek out and find your own path. As Lindy says "Life didn't end for us, it just changed. The best is yet to come Let life begin!" We will all meet again one day - Thank you Lindy!!                 

About this edition

• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1478755199
• ISBN 13: 9781478755197
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102