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Reiki: A Spiritual Doorway To Natural Healing

by Eileen Curteis

121 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-2714; ISBN 1-4120-2165-0; US$27.99, C$27.99, EUR20.99, £14.99

Reiki, miraculous healing gift of God, accessible to anyone wishing the fullness of life, health and well-being. This book is about a bold and innovative holistic spiritual journey of breakthrough.

About the Book

Reiki: A Spiritual Doorway To Natural Healing takes the reader into an autobiographical journey of healing which anyone can embark on, and is especially meant for persons who have not been able to find answers for their health issues in traditional western medicine. The book addresses a complementary path of healing with a strong emphasis on Reiki but is totally inclusive of any other avenue that leads to wholeness and good health. This book addresses taking responsibility for our lives and becoming pioneers of our own healing. It addresses how physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual healing need to be integrated in order for a person to feel fully alive and whole.

The story is told by Sister Eileen Curteis and is about her forty year journey into healing, the insights and wisdom she has gained, as one of life's travellers in search of wholeness. The story is told through Eileen's prose, poetry and art. The CD at the back of the book is the inspired work of Sue Hansen, Karen S. Williamson, and Sister Eileen, working as a trio to produce a work of art giving glory to God. The CD contains eight songs and fifteen poems of breakthrough, with Sister Eileen as the lyricist. Sue Hansen's clear, soothing, rich voice, along with her musical arrangements, uplifts the human spirit. Karen Williamson has provided the original background music, capturing in a unique way the mood of Eileen's poems, as she reads them in a meaningful way. Karen is also the composer of the first two songs on the CD.

People who have listened to Eileen's CD at the back of her book have been thrilled and inspired by it. There's an ethereal, haunting message of healing that lingers long after the music has been played. The high calibre of this CD is thanks to two professional musicians who were providentially led to set Eileen's poetic words to music.

About the Author

Born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Sister Eileen Curteis entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Ann in August 1961. Sister Eileen trained in education and spent many years in this field. Over the past ten years her path has taken a new direction, and she has been actively involved in a healing ministry at Queenswood, a retreat, growth and renewal centre in Victoria, which is under the administration of the Sisters of Saint Ann.

Sister Eileen is also the author of:

1. Risk (The King's Men, 1975)

2. Sojourner, Know Yourself (Sisters of Saint Ann, 1993)

3. Moving On (Ekstasis Editions, 1997)

4. Wind Daughter (Ekstasis Editions, 1998)

5. Dance of the Mystic Healer (Sisters of Saint Ann, 2001)
   includes a CD on which Sister Eileen recites her poems, accompanied by Karen S. Williamson's background music.

6. Soul Travel: A Roadway to Healing (Sisters of Saint Ann, 2002)
   includes a CD on which Sister Eileen recites her poems, accompanied by Karen S. Williamson and Sue Hansen's background music.

7. Dance of the Mystic Healer: Resurrection Songs CD: Sister Eileen's Poetic Lyrics
   Music arranged by Karen S. Williamson

Reviews

"Sister Eileen has a natural talent for relating her life experiences in a way that the reader feels her excitement and awe. Her experiences and Light are healing so many right now."

-Dr. Joshua Kruger, Chiropractic Physician.

"A thrilling book, well written, compelling and exciting to read, authentic, not sentimental, believable, humourous without being self-deprecating, inspiring."

-Hannah Main-van der Kamp, Poet and Author.

"This is an amazing story of healing, and so is the music on CD which enhances the book and lifts it into an ethereal realm."

-Sandy Garrard, former Law Enforcement Officer.

"The reader, compelled to read on, is treated to a passionate and heart-rending story of healing. This book, a beautiful blend of the human and Divine, is a clear endorsement of complementary methods of healing."

-Carol Porteous-Crawford, Psychologist, Reiki Master, Artist.

"A very personal story that gives hope to us all. Eileen Curteis takes us through her experience to wholeness. The poems are delightful. A "PRIMER" for all those with chronic illness."

-Dr. Peter J. Nunn, F.R.C.S.

"With a magical mixture of prose and poetry, Sister Eileen boldly exposes her healing journey. As you read Eileen's book you will be filled with hope and courage, for what she does is pave a way for each of us to experience Life in its fullness."

-Joanne Di Castri, Teacher and Colleaugue.

"A powerful book with a compelling message, Eileen Curteis has written with clarity and simplicity, capturing essence of Spirit as she shares her healing journey."

-Carole Whynott, Grief Counsellor and Spiritual Consultant.

"This inspiring story encourages us never to lose faith or give up on our journey in search of healing the whole self."

-Dr. James Houston, M.B.B.S.

"A pioneer healer, Sister Eileen has described a most courageous and innovative journey anyone of us can emabark on. Her holistic healing methods are timely."

-Dr. Alastair Pirie and Dr. Sean Payne, Chiropractors.

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