ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Author: Charles A. Filius
Source: Author Submission
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
- Paperback: 123 pages
- Publisher: Charles A. Filius; First Edition edition (December 11, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0615177972
- ISBN-13: 978-0615177977
SYNOPSIS:
In Selections from On A Wing & A Prayer, Charles A. Filius, America s very own Extra-Large-Medium, serves up a collection of humorous and poignant essays documenting his own unique spiritual journey. He has astutely chronicled the day-to-day existence of a medium who refuses to take himself – or just about anyone else – seriously. There s one thing I ve learned that s a constant in life – and in death: you must learn to laugh, says Filius. And nobody knows that better than dead people. Other than John Wilkes Booth – that man has zero sense of humor. Charles profound gifts as a medium and humorist have made him a favorite amongst folks from coast-to-coast. His easy-going humor gives much-needed balance to sessions that can often be emotionally draining. Labeled one of the great undiscovered heroes of this work, by noted psychic Hans Christian King, Filius s use of humor and compassion during readings has been well-received, particularly among his peers. His distinctive voice and style are clearly apparent in this touching and laugh-out-loud-funny chronicle of a former non-believer who has stepped into his own as one of the most unique mediums around.
MY THOUGHTS:
I was skeptical to read a book about a medium. I had read the Crossing Over books by John Edwards and loved those, but I had loved his shows on TV as well. So when the author asked me to read an review his book, I wasn’t sure if it would live up to the more popular mediums.
What I liked about this book is the humor that the author throws in with his story. It is written in little stories, or moments, in his life like a diary. The author was a skeptic at one time too, so the unbelievers can relate to the book. He lets you come to your own conclusion without being pushy of the subject.
What I didn’t like about the book was the cover. I know, some of you are yelling at me that I shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Well, when you are publishing a book that is not a well sought-after genre, your cover needs to capture the reader right away or they will pass it by. I think the cover should have had the cartoon from the web page on it. I think it would capture more people’s attention that way.
Overall not a bad book to fill in some reading time.
MY RATING:
Okay book, but it left me wanting more!
