What Others Are Saying
My
overall impression of The Book of Herman Volume One:
To experience true, personal and spiritual freedom and real,
lasting personal peace is something many people will never
experience in their lifetime. So many people are skeptical and
live life without stopping to smell the roses. In Chapter One,
Jim questions why he was asked to write such a book. I believe
it is because of who he is. Jim is a man with passion and it is
conveyed nicely in the pages of this book. He mentions he has a
love for The Truth and this is evident throughout the book. Jim
seems to be a man whose zest for life is like none other.
He makes the reader believe that they too can experience the
Divine in the same manner in which he and his co-author Trish
have.
It is obvious to me that Jim and Trish have done their homework
with this book. It is well planned and carefully written. The
manner in which Jim writes is wonderful. He uses a
narrative voice that is friendly, familiar and warm. He
never talks “at” you but shares his life’s experiences leaving
you wanting to experience what Jim and Trish have first
hand.
Jim reminds the readers to become reconnected with
themselves because (as he so nicely puts it) the truth is out
there and sometimes right in front of you but you are often too
busy to notice. We must all rediscover our Oneness.
I personally enjoyed the reflections Jim offers to the reader
at the conclusion of each chapter – especially chapter 2: "To
know who we really are, we must experience who we are not."
Jim has some amazing reminders about the meaning of life.
Somehow I think our society has almost “deadened us” to that in
a way. Jim mentions that he once was spiritually asleep and
unconscious. Most of us walk around doing what we are
expected to do in terms of what society expects us to do.
We really don’t understand the “why” behind what we do… we just
do it automatically (for instance, going to church) because
someone says we should or because other people are doing it. I must say that I would not
believe that anyone could ever have an Adventure With The Divine
in the manner in which Jim and Trish have without their stories
as examples of the limitless possibilities. Placing the soul in the
baby for instance, that Jim and Trish talk about in Chapter
Nine..... I cannot imagine what that must have been
like to witness.
The book is easy to believe and is written with a genuineness
that is hard to find in the written word today. Why was he
chosen to write this book? I think the answer is clear.
It is his purpose. No one would have believed a Rabbi, a
Preacher or a Minister. That is their perceived job. Jim, on the other hand, is an ordinary man and he says so
himself in the introduction. Yet he and Trish have had these
experiences, often together, and have taken the time to share
their experiences with others. This says so much about Jim
and his Truths.
One chapter talks about meditation and how important it is to
have a meditative practice. Meditation is such a wonderful
means to reconnect. It is true that it can be a difficult
practice to master. Jim does an excellent job helping the
reader to learn this skill along with many others including,
what I think is the most important, learning what it takes to be
truly happy.
With all of that being said, I must say that Jim has put
together a fantastic resource here. I am a firm
believer in learning from other people’s life experiences. I really think he is on to something with his book and that many
people will find solace in his work. In our society today we
need wisdom like Jim's to be passed on and we also need
something to believe in. Our world is very different
today. The way Jim and Trish share their stories and
wisdoms and present their ideas and findings is simply
fantastic! He really does have a beautiful writing style. Jims words come across with a certain presence that I cannot put
into words. I can tell that Jim has done a significant
amount planning and preparation in crafting his work. He
has really considered his audience in his writing by adding
details and adding a voice that leaves you feeling like we just
chatted over coffee. He does not preach but rather
“shares”. Jim has crafted an excellent piece here; one
that should be well received by a wide audience. Bravo on a
piece well crafted!
"A revealing book for anyone seeking truth on a spiritual path.
It makes you think, ask questions and seek answers. Highly
recommended."
- D. J. Conway, Author, Moon Magick, Celtic Magick, Wicca, The
Complete Craft and many other popular books.
"Jim Buckman's The Book of Herman stirs the deepest part of the
true Self into welcoming wakefulness. It asks the tough
questions that turn our truths into beliefs, our beliefs into
knowledge, our knowledge into wisdom, and our wisdom onto yet
another path to finding the Divine in ourselves and in all
beings. An essential addition to any spiritual seeker's
bookshelf."
- Edain McCoy, Author, Advanced Witchcraft, The Sabbats, and
Celtic Myth & Magick
"Engaging and insightful, The Book of Herman presents in depth
concepts of the Divine and how the Divine is expressed within
our universe in clear and understandable language. It is obvious
from the first page that the authors seek to show you how you
can understand what your place in this Divinely unfolding
universe is and how you can create your own destiny."
- Karen Harrison, Author, The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook
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