Official Review: Stepping Stones to Spiritual Freedom

[CataclysmicKnight]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Stepping Stones to Spiritual Freedom" by Janet Doane.]
[rbc=4]id160972-125[/rbc]There's a lot more to our world than we realize. That's true whether you're a scientist who's hypothesizing about various unknown topics, a person of faith who puts their love and trust in God, someone who believes in aliens or someone who sees ghosts. The same is also true for those who believe in the soul, in the power of the Law of Attraction (we attract what we think and speak about to us) and soul agreements (things we agree to experience throughout our lives before we're even born), all things that are covered and explored in Janet Doane's Stepping Stones to Spiritual Freedom: True Stories Show the Way. The below quote, from perhaps Janet's greatest mentor, really sums up how spirituality is something anyone can believe in regardless of their religious beliefs (or lack thereof).
[quote]How could I have misunderstood? I thought spiritual meant non-religious, yet he's a missionary. Overriding my newfound intent to be allowing, I challenge him. "I thought you were spiritual - not religious." "Why do you put me in a box? I find a value in many beliefs."[/quote] The book is made up of numerous stories, mostly of Janet's life but also some from others she's spoken with. Janet's stories weave events that happened throughout her life with the lessons she learned and the spiritual growth she attained from them. After an excellent introduction the book is broken into five sections. The first section is made up of a few events that led up to her realization, acceptance and embracing of being an immortal soul in a temporary physical body. The second explores her learning all sorts of new things about spirituality including utilizing the Law of Attraction and how our soul makes agreements before we're born about who we'll meet and what types of situations we'll face to learn life lessons (often called "soul agreements"). The third presents stories, both from Janet and others she taught and spoke with, about things they've experienced. The fourth explores some additional stories that are still a mystery today, such as how Janet's vehicle somehow passed through a truck to save her life. The last section details actual methods and exercises anyone can use to help others and themselves.

I was really amazed at how much I enjoyed Stepping Stones to Spiritual Freedom: True Stories Show the Way. I expected a dry, unrealistic, unbelievable book about spirituality; what I got was a well-written, well-researched, entertaining and educational collection of stories. The few stories that are out of chronological order were done so for good reason and never felt confusing. Janet also typically spoke in present-tense instead of past-tense, as these types of books usually use, which made me feel much more in the moment right there with her. Her writing captured my senses and really brought out that positivity that's so vital and central to the teachings she expresses in the book.

I was also really surprised at how each of Janet's stories helped explain not only how she gained her insights, they help explain how and why they work. Like a collection of fables, the stories stealthily educated me while I read, and even the more wild stories never had me questioning that she was being honest. I've read many books on spirituality, and some of the basic tenets are ever-present, primarily the Law of Attraction and soul agreements. Janet presents these throughout numerous stories, some of which even have her questioning them herself as she learns about them. A particularly memorable story has her on the road, driving around, using nothing but her car and her focus to find great hotels, campgrounds and destinations.

I flew through the 210 page book in a matter of hours and I loved every minute of it. The positivity and her loving spirit really carry through the pages, and I had a smile on my face for the majority of the book that's still here now. The book did have a few minor errors, but they were almost all minor punctuation errors (missing a period at the end of a paragraph or missing a closing quotation mark) and didn't cause me to stumble. Some folks may have difficulty believing in some of the abilities we have within us, but for those with even the slightest of open minds I highly recommend Stepping Stones to Spiritual Freedom: True Stories Show the Way. My official rating is a very solid 4 out of 4 stars.

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