Quest [Hardcover]

Denise Linn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 1998

For centuries, ancient cultures embarked on rites of passage to gain entrance to the spiritual realms and to reach self-knowledge. These extraordinary mystical odysseys into nature provided insight, healing, and life direction. They were powerful acts that could change a person forever.

With the passing of time, this ancient rite has almost been lost. Therefore very few people truly understand what forces motivate their life and shape their destiny. International lecturer and healer Denise Linn draws on her Native American roots, as well as the teachings of other cultures, to create an eclectic but carefully crafted spiritual program for anyone wishing to venture on their own retreat. After helping you choose the Quest that is right for you--from a group Quest in the wilderness to a day of silence at home, from a personal Guided Quest to a solitary Garden Quest--this practical, engaging book will show you how to:

¸  Discover your life's purpose
¸  Find mystery and wonder at the core of your life
¸  Release limiting beliefs about yourself
¸  Call for a vision
¸  Harness the power of the Sacred Circle
¸  Confront and free yourself from fears
¸  Experience your connection to nature
¸  Heal emotional wounds
¸  Develop peace of mind

This guidebook gives you the necessary tools to create your own Vision Quest with confidence and safety. With inspiring true accounts of Quest experiences and important exercises and information that anyone can use--including a special chapter for teenagers who wish to take their own Quest--Denise Linn teaches you how to reach the sacred voice within you and a journey to the center of your soul.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Chief Crazy Horse said in 1850, "A very good vision is needed for life, and the man who has it must follow it--as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky." There are times in life when we all need help seeing the "deepest blue," especially in times of crisis or major transitions. In these times of uncertainty, many of us seek the guidance of a higher power. In some Native American cultures this spiritual seeking is known as a "vision quest." Author Denise Linn draws upon her Native American roots, as well as the teachings from other cultures, to offer this practical guide on creating your own vision quest. You are taught how to construct an elaborate journey into nature or how to simply put aside an afternoon of focused solitude. Linn also helps you identify the visions, which may be overlooked by the untrained eye.

Review

"For all you goal-driven souls longing to discover life's purpose, confront fears, find spiritual power within, and heal emotional wounds, here's a unique 'travel guide' to help you create, carry out, and succeed."
--NAPRA ReView

"A practical guide . . . After reading Quest, it's clear that vision quests have had a profound and powerful influence on many who have undertaken them. . . . If you're searching for an experience that will enable you to learn more about yourself and your relationship with everything around you--Linn's arguments are compelling."
--Boulder Planet


From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 265 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1st Us Edition edition (January 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345409035
• ISBN-13: 978-0345409034
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #700,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Denise Linn, the best-selling author of numerous books, including Sacred Space and Soul Coaching, has researched healing traditions from cultures around the world for more than 35 years. As a renowned lecturer, author, and visionary, she regularly gives seminars on six continents, and also appears extensively on television and radio shows. Denise lives on her ranch on the Central Coast of California with her husband, two dogs, cat, and numerous chickens. To see more about what Denise is doing, join her on Facebook or visit www.deniselinn.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to a vision quest, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Quest: A Guide for Creating Your Own Vision Quest (Paperback)

This book was a well-thought out guide to planning, preparing for and going on a Vision Quest. I especially appreciated the practicality that Ms. Linn exhibited in her suggestions and exercises. She describes vision quests that range from an afternoon to several days -- all worthwhile.

Additionally, her writing is clear and concise, making it easy to read and understand.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Vision Quest book on the Market!, June 11, 2000

By 

bera "book hound" (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quest: A Guide for Creating Your Own Vision Quest (Paperback)

This is my favorite book of Denise Linn. Makes you want to go on a vision quest with her. In it she describes different options for going on a vision quest: ranging from an indoor quest in your room to one in your own backyard all the way to a full blown vision quest in the wilderness. Great material to prep you mentally and physically for your quest. Very helpful and non judgemental. If you're toying with the idea of going on a vision quest or just need a way to find time and space for a mini personal retreat, this book is a great read!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Vision Quests, November 29, 2000

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"nhtravel" (Shirley, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quest: A Guide for Creating Your Own Vision Quest (Paperback)

I thought this book was excellent! It was a great introduction to Vision Quests. Anyone interested in knowing what a Vision Quest is, what steps are taken to do one, how to prepare for one, and what reactions you might have leading up to it, should read this book. It is easy to understand and written well.