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Star Woman: We Are Made from Stars and to the Stars We Must Return

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This powerful book is part of a new genre that has been forming since the emergence of Carlos Castaneda's writings in the late 1960s and early 70s--you could call the genre "spiritual memoir." Readers who are inclined to see the world literally and who believe that there is nothing more to reality than what appears on its surface might not find these books useful. But if you wish to suspend your disbelief and skepticism, these works can prove invaluable.

Authors such as Lynn Andrews are teachers, and sometimes the content of their books is challenging. Whether you accept it as fact or dismiss it as fiction, Star Woman is beautifully written, suspense-filled, dramatic, and full of lessons.

I tend to rate books on how they talk to me. And this one sure did. Just like Ms. Andrews' other books this book has the potential to change your life, if you are ready to understand the messages behind the story. It sure had quite an impact on mine. She speaks in poetic and imaginative language about fears we have difficulty facing and yet in this lyrical description I find the color and beauty to take responsibility to face those fears. How much better can a book get.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as it is one of my favorites from the vast collection that Lynn Andrews has written. The teachings of the Sisterhood of the Shields that she emparts to all of us, through her personal experiences and writings, are a source of great wisdom and learning. As she shared her own exploration into her shadows and weaknesses it gave me the courage to explore those places within myself that still need healing as well. After reading this book my thoughts about the Stars and the vastness of the Universe was forever changed. And I am deeply grateful for that.

I read this book many years ago when it was first published and just reread it. I am amazed at how much it mirrors teachings from people like Almaas, Tolle, and Wilbur. Years ago, I was taken by the feminist and indigenous perspective. Today, I am appreciative of the human truth I find in it. I like the story format, and whether it is literally or figuratively true, I found that the story added to the telling. I am now rereading all of Andrews' books. As I've grown, her words are touching a different place.

Another of Lynns fantastic stories of her shamanistic travels, and her involvement with the sisterhood of the shields. Love it.

Do you dare to believe that this "story" is true? We , the readers are told to dare to believe, yet it is well known that the author is writing a fictive memoir, a story full of metaphor for a culture that no longer dares to believe the imaginal realms are true. The problem is if the author is actually experiencing it on the imaginal plane, but dares to say it is as real as you reading this then how can we be any more confused as a seeker, looking for something to believe in. Call it for what it is, we do not need to have teachers leading us down anymore darkened roads, we need teachers that dare to say the imaginal is as real as anything and therefore hold that up as a guiding light. Tell the Truth.

I only managed to read the first three chapters of this book and found myself so annoyed at the absolute garbage that was supposed to be a true story. The only thing I am grateful about is that I borrowed the book from the library and did not waste my money on it.