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Wyndmoor, PA, July 15, 2010
- Walking through Illusion: Jesus Speaks of the People who
Shared His Journey (O-Books), by Betsy Otter Thompson, is a
series of interrelated stories that, regardless of one’s
individual faith, give a better understanding of one’s
spirituality. The book is not about Christianity; it’s about
people who lived long before Christianity began. Walking
through Illusion is more of an emotional accounting than a
historical accounting, based on the premise that when we leave
this world we don’t take our beliefs with us; we take the love
we found from having them.
Each chapter is devoted to a specific theme around a person –
from Mary Magdalene to Judas to Pilate – and each chapter helps
readers to recognize the power within their own emotional
actions. The author believes that the secret to happiness is in
giving what you want, not in getting what you want. Walking
through Illusion also offers a unique question and answer
format at the end of each chapter designed to help readers bring
the ideas from the book into their every day life in a
meaningful way.
The stories are a means through which to explore human as well
as spiritual issues – the pursuit of meaningful goals, the
nature of loving gifts, the healing of our hearts, why happiness
seems elusive, the reason we have handicaps and, in general, why
life often seems so unfair! Since we know our time on Earth is
temporary, Thompson believes that our goal is to recognize what
is real and what is not; the real being that which we feel in
our hearts; the illusion being that which we see with our eyes.
Her intuitive book suggests that action/reaction, cause and
effect, or the pulling of energy back to itself, is the force
that runs the universe. And since we have the power to use those
physics in any way we wish, we might as well use them to create
a better life. Visit
www.betsythompson.com
for more compelling messages from this author.
Betsy Otter Thompson now devotes her time to writing.
Previously, she worked in media sales, and also at Castle Rock
Entertainment and Warner Brothers in Los Angeles. Her goal is
not to challenge history but rather to help readers to embrace
the concept that we create our emotional futures. Walking
through Illusion is the second book in her trilogy on the
life of Jesus.
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TIP SHEET:
Zita Ost,
Co-Host and Producer of The Buzz ZTalk Radio Network:
"Walking Through Illusion had a huge
impact on me. I'm working on practicing the examples outlined
in the book to see things in a new and wonderful way. Your book
has given me an outlook I haven't had in a very long time. It's
refreshing."
Joni
Hudson-Reynolds,
www.ebonymompolitics.wordpress.com:
“This
is a fascinating read from a very creative mind. The commentary
gives real heft to characters profiled in the Bible. I found the
chapter on Approval and the characterization of Mark to be spot
on in terms of relating to the human need to simply be accepted.
The commentary related how we often put on masks that reveal
only a portion of our self. The fine tuned dialogue moves us
gracefully to a point of self acceptance which is a tribute to
the brilliance of the author.”
Bonnie
Neeley,
a 5 Star Review on Amazon: Provocative Spiritual Mystery
“Walking
Through Illusion by Betsy Otter Thompson is a book you will want
to read over and over if you are interested in spiritual
matters. The chapters each take a Biblical character and in a Q
& A format the author has a dialogue with Jesus about that
person and the purpose of the trials or temptations he or she
had in life. The situations all are presented in such a way,
with Jesus' answers so thought-provoking, that anyone can
extrapolate the circumstances to his or her own life... It will
take many readings to comprehend these simple illustrations
which contain the Great Mystery. An EXCELLENT book.”
A Prolific Book Reader near Illinois,
a 5 Star Review on Amazon: What an Amazing Book!
“Unlike any other book I've read that just talks
'about' Jesus - this one felt more like I was part of a
hypothetical personal interview with Jesus and all the biblical
people who actually 'knew Him'…. it's hard to find the kind of
honesty that is exhibited by this author where she shares how
her own life has also been greatly influenced by the book's
messages. This book did more in helping me to understand my own
spirituality and to question my perspective on life than
anything else I've read… A must-read for anyone who has
questions about their own faith and beliefs and the part the
church plays today in their life. There are so many unique
possibilities to be gained from Walking Through Illusion!”
Cathal O'Briain,
Author & Therapist "Powerful Mind through Self-Hypnosis"
“In Walking through Illusion, Betsy Otter
Thompson delves into the human heart through her exploration of
the people around Jesus. As her vehicle, she creates a
conversation with him in order to understand his journey and the
journeys of those around him. Her honest introspection of how
the message affected her life helps the reader to remove the
veil that keeps us from living life more fully. It’s an
inspiring contribution from an inspiring author.”
Florida Reader Judith,
a 5 star review on Amazon:
“This
book is very different from all other ones I’ve seen about
Jesus. It doesn’t “talk” about Jesus and all the people we read
about in the bible and bible classes. Instead this book gives
the reader insight into how these people were affected by his
life and choices. This is not a historical book. This is a book
for those of us who have questions about our own faith and
belief structure and the part it plays in today’s life. Read it
more than once. Enjoy this book with an open heart, welcome the
lessons.”
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