Back in 1993, I read the most phenomenal book that utterly changed my life.  Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t a self-fix-it book, nor a “get healthy” book…instead, it was the fictionalized story of a barbarian woman warrior named Auriane.

The book is The Light Bearer and to say it speaks to the heart is to utter a gross understatement indeed.  I have probably re-read it 38 times by now, and each time gain a greater understanding into my own personal psyche.  Here’s my own review of it from Amazon.com:

… Donna Gillespie’s first book, The Light Bearer, literally changed my life back in 1994 when I first read it. It’s the type of novel that speaks individually to each reader and opens paths to their inner self-knowledge; I was always astounded at how I’d struck by deeper and deeper insights at each reading.

Personally, I thought Donna could never outdo herself with The Light Bearer. It has everything any human being could want - thrilling adventure, forbidden love, soul-devouring danger, stark honor, difficult sacrifice, etc. Keep in mind I read it prior to becoming a mother myself.

Now, 12 years later, The Lady of the Light is released. Let me tell you, I have no idea how the author accomplished this but the impact of this book knocked me figuratively flat on my rear. I’ve been a mom myself now for over a decade, and never never never NEVER have I read a book that speaks to women and men as does this.

You see, Lady of the Light transcends your typical book reading experience. The Light Bearer did too, of course…from a different viewpoint. TLB is a mansion of masterful rooms, each described robustly and fully and coming together beautifully in the end. Each component was described fully and in detail (horrific war, dangerous love, impossible training, hidden treachery, fanatic deceit, etc.)

Lady of the Light, in comparison …MORE…

I had the honor and privilege of corresponding with Donna back in 1996, and built my very first fan site for her work.  If you want to be transported to another world emotionally and spiritually and uncover truths about yourself that you were never aware….do yourself a favor and get thee hence to the most Oprah Worthy book.