The Book of Miracles: The Healing Work of Joao de Deus [Paperback]

Josie RavenWing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 14, 2002

The Book of Miracles is a firsthand, inspiring account of the daily miracles of healing that have taken place at the Casa de Dom Inacio in the interior of Brazil. One of the world's most famous healers, Joao de Dues (John of God), cares for hundreds and sometimes thousands of people daily, usually at eh Casa and occasionally in other parts of Brazil. Over the past four decades he has treated millions of people! Numerous cures of cancer, AIDS, blindness, asthma, drug addiction and other physical problems as well as psychological and spiritual illnesses have occurred through his work.Joao does not take credit for these miracles. With true humility, he says he has never healed anyone, but that it is God who heals. If this is the case, Joao is a singularly powerful medium of God's work and love and an invaluable resource for those seeking healing of body, mind or spirit.The luminous and breathtaking stories within this book will stretch the beliefs of some readers, affirm and deepen the faith of others. All will receive empowering information for their own personal healing. Author Josie RavenWing has one again succeeded in combining the practical and the mystical in this, her third and most exciting book yet!

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About the Author

Josie RavenWing has a B.A. in dance movement therapy and M.A. in clinical and jumanistic psychology, and had her first visionary experience when she was about ten months old. This set her on a lifelong journey of spiritual exploration and discovery.In the early 1970s, she began her work in the field of human development as an innovative pioneer of dance therapy and holistic healing. She also started exploring shamanistic traditions, which she has incorporated into her work since that time. At Antioch University in Seattle, she developed and taught sources in the first Holistic Health graduate program in the U.S. During that same period, her growing concern about women's issues and self-esteem inspired her to organize one of Seattle's first women's support groups and later led her to create a variety of workshops and retreats to meet women's needs for spiritual exploration and growth.RavenWing continued to expand her work. Throughout several decades as a psychotherapist, she has integrated Western theory with spiritual, shamanistic and hands-on healing practices of many cultures.Described as a 'practical visionary' by author Joan Borysenko, she applies her grounded, ongoing synthesis in counseling work with individuals and as an accomplished workshop leader. She has lectured at college campuses and national conferences and offered her seminars and workshops throughout the United States and abroad since the 1980's. She has also been widely interviewed by the media, including radio and television, and has had a number of articles published in various newspapers and magazines.More recently, Josie has spent a great deal of time within the spiritual healing cultures of Brazil. Her own effectiveness as a healing facilitator has been enhanced greatly by her exposure to and involvement in Brazilian healing practices, which she has creatively incorporated into her work.RavenWing's creativity also expresses itself in her song writing, poetry, ceremonial leadership and spiritua

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759689822
• ISBN-13: 978-0759689824
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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49 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an incredible book; but..... ;-), August 1, 2002

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W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Miracles: The Healing Work of Joao de Deus (Paperback)

This is an incredible book; but some westerners will have a hard time wrapping their minds around part of the information conveyed in this book.

This book relates the story of Joao de Deus (John of God) The Miracle man of Casa de Dom Ignacio (The House of St. Ignatius) located in Brazil.

People visit this healing center from all over the world for healing,

Joao does surgeries without the use of sterile surgical instruments, and not once has an infection or disease been transmitted from one person to another.

Here is the information that people will be unable to wrap their minds around. Joao does these surgeries without anesthesia, and the patients feel no pain during the surgeries with almost no bleeding.

The Casa de Dom Ignacio is also famous for what is called "invisible surgeries" In some of the healing rooms called "current rooms" they sit in chairs or lie down on cots, and place their hands over the area they need an invisible surgery, and many people report finding an incision there later.

I am not going to dismiss any of it because the author seems sincere, and I have seen other things (namely Qigong masters, and some of my healing sessions) that would be every bit as hard for people to wrap their minds around.

For the disbeliever; no amount of proof is adequate. For the experiencer; no amount of proof is necessary.

Aloha nui loa (I love you very much)

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative & Comprehensive, August 15, 2005

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D. K Syron "dsyron" (Davis, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Miracles: The Healing Work of Joao de Deus (Paperback)

This book is very helpful in introducing the reader to John of God and the Casa and detailing his years of healing. The book is written by a healer who understands the energy and the spirit behind the Casa. Each chapter shares stories of healing from different viewpoints, the writer, the staff, the hopefuls who travel for days by bus to be touched by John of God.

If you believe in spiritual healing this book is right for you.
If you have an inquiring mind, but are unsure, I would recommend you read "Spiritual Alliances" first.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars book of miracles review, April 10, 2007

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Robert A. Henneg (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed this book. It gave a very informative picture of what goes on down in Brazil with John of God. I would recomend anybody thinking of going down there should read this book first. An expedition to John of God is not for the lazy or half-hearted spiritual seeker. You are required to excercise self discipline and stick to a restricted diet for 40 days. Often you are invited to sit and meditate for hours at a time. It is not a vacation, but if you are serious about change it would probably be a life changing experience. The book contains many stories about amazing healings that are really inspiring.