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Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty

by Neil Hanson

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Share a journey from traditional religious teaching into a deeper spiritual relationship as the narrator chronicles the experiences of his path on that journey. Beginning with a teenage out-of-body experience on the wrestling mat, and culminating in a breathtaking mystical experience at his father's deathbed, this true story is inspirational and thought-provoking.The author describes "uncertainty" as a gift and a prerequisite to this journey toward greater spiritual connection. Readers blessed with any doubt regarding the spiritual dimensions of life will be richly rewarded with this story. Readers who have not yet pushed aside the veil of certainty may find within this story a window through which they might grasp the gift of uncertainty.… (more)
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I received this book from librarythings.com's members giveaway. The book was insightful and eloquent. ( )
  SandraCeltic | Nov 11, 2015 |
A copy of this book was given to me, free, in exchange for my honest opinion.
This story is deeply personal, so much so that I don’t want to write this review. But, I’ve committed to sharing my honest opinion- positive or negative. I have some issues with this story – the first one being sis it fiction or nonfiction? This really isn’t someone should ever have to ask, at least in my opinion – especially when you’ve communicated with the author. It’s only referred to as a story in the back cover copy. Even going back to the original email with the author, I couldn’t find the answer. If it’s mentioned amongst the review clips than that would be the problem; I don’t read other people’s reviews of books I’ve accepted for review.
But, let’s not dwell on that because my opinion is the same whether it’s fiction or not. I don’t commit on other’s people faith or belief system. It’s a personal choice and everyone else has a right to whatever. I do remain open when I receive something that’s outside of my own system of beliefs. Or at least I try to; but my opinion is that you really can’t combine pieces of various faiths without altering the core of each one. I didn’t connect with the story, the death of the father and the son’s seeking didn’t reach me. I have a lot of issues with this story and in the end they only served as distractions that I was not able to overlook or forgive.

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  StarrK | Oct 1, 2012 |
PEACE AT THE EDGE OF UNCERTAINTY by Neil Hanson
Published by High Prairie Press
ISBN 13: 978-0-9826391-0-8
At the request of Tribute Books, a TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion

Synopsis (from tour press package): In this story told in the first-person form of a letter from a middle-aged man to his deceased father, Hanson invites us to journey with him through the final days of the father’s life, finding a magical transition waiting at the end of that journey. The story weaves end-of-life reality and spiritual questioning into a sensitive and revealing tapestry of Truth and Wisdom. The tapestry is colored with true stories of mystical experiences that inform the spiritual path of the son.

Most of us will face difficult and painful end-of-life decisions with the most important people in our lives. The threads of this aspect of the story are sensitive, and Hanson reveals the struggles and destinations of the son as he wrestles deeply with the journey that he must walk in making these decisions for his dying father.

My Thoughts and Opinions: When I was first approached to read and review this book, and after reading the synopsis above, I honestly had to step back and think about it. Due to the fact that I am personally going through this same process, could this topic help or would it add to the stress I am already feeling. I kept reading the 2nd paragraph and felt that, yes, being the sole person responsible, it would help, and so I accepted.

It is a very short read (approximately 100 pages), and as the synopsis states, is a letter from a son to his father through the process of death and dying. It is also about the journey the son takes with his own faith. And as stated in the synopsis "difficult and painful end-of-life decisions", yes, a decision had to be made by the writer and 2 siblings but I felt that it was glossed over. In all fairness to the author, my expectations were set high on surviving family members having to make the "painful and difficult decisions". Being a former nurse and now the sole family member who is making the tough decisions, I was hoping that this book would convey how important it is and to help open communication within families regarding this topic, that is so uncomfortable to talk about but a reality no less, and one conversation that should take place.

My Rating: 2 ( )
  CMash | Apr 15, 2012 |
"Standing beside the bed with Julie, I felt Erik's spirit as clearly as I saw his face, and it was obvious that a circle had begun to close - a circle that had been incomplete before he entered the room." Page 40 & 41.

I believe in this circle too...I believe we begin to come full circle with our life and the lives of our brothers and sisters when the circle is complete with love for each other that is there, but many times not expressed. I think it is a beautiful closure for everyone.

This is an extremely introspective book that will make the reader think about his/her life and the relationship with family and especially one's parents.

Do you we really know another person the way we should know them....how they feel, how they perceive/perceived things? Or...is it better to not know the "all" about the life of our parents as we grew up and our relationship with them.

There is also a theme of forgiveness throughout the book. It was difficult to get started, but once you begin reading this short book, you will want to continue so you can compare your life to what is going on in the book and perhaps make changes in relationships before it will be a regret for you. 4/5 ( )
  SilversReviews | Oct 1, 2011 |
I enjoyed this book, it gives us a way to look at death that is not the end but the beginning. Full review on my blog ( )
  SenoraG163 | Sep 13, 2011 |
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Share a journey from traditional religious teaching into a deeper spiritual relationship as the narrator chronicles the experiences of his path on that journey. Beginning with a teenage out-of-body experience on the wrestling mat, and culminating in a breathtaking mystical experience at his father's deathbed, this true story is inspirational and thought-provoking.The author describes "uncertainty" as a gift and a prerequisite to this journey toward greater spiritual connection. Readers blessed with any doubt regarding the spiritual dimensions of life will be richly rewarded with this story. Readers who have not yet pushed aside the veil of certainty may find within this story a window through which they might grasp the gift of uncertainty.

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