Book Review of "Journey of Dreams" by Joan Bridgeman

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Journey of Dreams: 40 Years of Dream Keeping [Paperback]
by Joan Bridgeman
352 pages, $12.95
ISBN-13: 978-1456514761
Nonfiction

Since dreaming is a common occurrence for us all, one would think we would have discovered a purpose for dreaming by now. Sadly, no consensus exists to answer the question of "why" humans dream. Theories abound insinuating that dreams are necessary for our development and others maintain that dreams are merely the underpinnings of the dreamer's subconscious.

Into this fray comes Joan Bridgeman, who has written a captivating treatise covering forty years of her dream experiences. From the outset, it is impressive to note the tenacity required to type and catalog four decades worth of dreams - particularly in an era where the cataloging was done on a manual typewriter. Bridgeman gives the reader a very personal glimpse of her life and the ardor which surrounds single parenting, remarriage, and the tumultuous waters of career change. Perhaps the only real anchor for her during these years was the reality demonstrated by her dreams.

Bridgeman came to trust that her life is guided by spiritual beings who explain life's nuances in the dreamscape. Certain dreams are meant to foretell doom, unexpected change, or even unanticipated light at the end of the tunnel. These guides are in place to ensure the dreamer does not deviate from the master plan determined for her life. Such revelation encouraged the author to trust her instincts which had been corroborated by various disclosures in her dreams. If many of your dreams actually came true...would it make you more interested in writing them down?

Woven into this biological dissertation is an exposure to various paranormal concepts; such as, astral travel and OBE's (out-of-body experiences). Throughout history, various cultures have endorsed the idea that a separate "astral body" disconnects from the physical body during sleep and is free to travel along the astral plane. Whether or not the person who reads this book agrees with the mystical content portrayed - the experiences described are quite interesting. This well-written, rather unusual book is commended to the open-minded reader. Dream interpretation can be a very revealing endeavor.

Journey of Dreams presents a unique understanding of how life can change when one learns to trust one's dreams. As an accomplished thespian, musician, and teacher, Bridgeman's life proves the lyrics made famous by Carly Simon: It's your heart and soul's desire; It's the stuff that dreams are made of...

Review by Steven King, MBA, MEd

Because I Think, I Believe, by Donald R. Wilson Is an Engaging Read That Will Make You Think

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Because I Think, I Believe, by Donald R. Wilson, is an enjoyable and engaging read for anyone interested in taking a philosophical deep-dive into the core principles of Christianity.

Challenging both skeptics and unbelievers, as well as those who have already made a commitment of faith, Mr. Wilson explores many aspects and perspectives of not just the Christian belief system, but the pursuit of God in general. He explores why the human race has so consistently sought after a higher power, and why so many differing religions have spawned from this innate desire.

Without sarcasm or insults, Mr. Wilson evenhandedly investigates the science that challenges the roots of Christianity. This is good timing, because never before has the voice of atheism (and religious beliefs that oppose Christianity) been louder. And yet, what are those voices based on? This book lays out a myriad of evidence and research that not only contests the "pre-molecular bedlam" theory of the origin of life, but also Darwin's flawed and failed theory of evolution. Wilson intricately shows how science, in fact, fully supports the Biblical account of creation in many ways.

Mr. Wilson touches on many scientific ideas that have become recently popular as science digs deeper. For example, his introduction to the code of DNA, the resulting information it produces and how there's not a chance any of this could have come from, well, chance, will leave you wanting to find out more. I personally have delved quite a bit into the subjects of DNA and Information Theory and can tell you that Mr. Wilson's research is thorough. His descriptions are comprehensive and intriguing and he leaves few stones unturned. He also throws in some great little items I did not know about. For example, the "left-handed" amino acids in life--wonderful stuff that makes any intelligent person think.

Read on for great discussions of the historical accuracy of the Bible, and how the prophesies of Christ (written over centuries by different authors in different places with no connection to each other) were fulfilled. This book also deep-dives into what it really means to be reconciled with Christ, and answers some of the hot questions of all time like, why does God allow suffering? And, how can a loving God create a place called Hell?

Mr. Wilson makes no pretenses about being some all-knowing scientist or world-renowned apologist. He simply writes this from both his heart and his well thought-out deliberations. He sums things up with a transparent and personal testimony of how he came to find God after looking at life in every way through his own weak and limited eyes. From this, he discovered an omniscient and omnipotent God who creating him uniquely for a purpose.

Read Because I Think, I Believe, and get ready to really think about why you believe what you do, or why you don't.

Kelly Libatique is a professional speaker, technical trainer, and author. He holds a Master's in Education and a Bachelor's in Psychology. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Anne and two sons.

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