The Book of Miracles: The Healing Work of Joao de Deus (Paperback)

~ Josie RavenWing (Author)
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In this breathtaking, luminous account of the work of famous Brazilian healer Joao de Deus (John of God), author Josie RavenWing describes a world in which miraculous healing is a common occurrence and where love is the predominant energy.

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: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #685,536 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Robert A. Henneg (San Francisco) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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

By	D. K Syron "dsyron" (Davis, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.