Professional Book Reviews

Journey Less Traveled Professional Reviews:

Search Inside at Amazon.com

 

If you have gone through a tragic experience at any time in your life and have asked the question, Why Me? This book takes you on a journey where your answer is revealed. Loretta writes with such simplicity but yet strongly reaches into the heart of every struggle and gives hope of survival. This book opens a new dimension for those who make the choice to triumph in spite of life’s seasonal challenges. I highly recommend this book to those who view life as a journey and can acknowledge that even small victories leads to great triumphs.~Dr. Genevia Boyd, Dr. Genevia Boyd Ministries & People Who Care, Inc.

_____________________

As I sat reading THE JOURNEY LESS TRAVELED, the true-life account of author, Loretta “Faith” Harris, I was moved to tears. The character and “faith” that is displayed in her story is truly amazing. She takes us on a rollercoaster journey that moves us from her near death experience, into her recovery and finally to her total victory! However, that’s not all; she shares with us how to take our tragedies, turn them into triumphs and inspire others along the way.I must also note that if her story alone wasn’t more than noteworthy in itself, her continued dedication to her commitment as a teacher and educator were awe inspiring.Make sure to check out her seven steps to developing a conquerors mentality as well.All I can say is Bravo AND Praise God for this inspiring author AND educator!~Jacqueline Moore, RAWSISTAZ Reviewers 5 STAR Rating_____________________

In “The Journey Less Traveled: Choose to Turn Your Tragedy into Triumph” by Loretta L. Harris she poignantly details tragedy and triumph after being involved in a major car accident with two of her students. An emotional rollercoaster ride, readers plunge into depression and suffering and experience the highs of recovery and triumph.“The Journey Less Traveled: Choose to Turn Your Tragedy into Triumph” is a powerful and excellent read. This book gave me a reality check. It made me look at all the things that are going on in my life and realize how grateful I should be. Had I experienced what Ms. Harris went through, I honestly don’t think that I would have had the will power that she had. For those people that are not sure if there is a God or not, they need to read this book, because his power is felt in every page. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially someone going through a hard time in their life and they just don’t see how they can make it.~Marcella, OOSA Book Club 5 Star Rating

_________________

I believe that millions of lives will be impacted after coming in contact with this book. Millions will give their heart to the Lord in confidence, knowing that if He did it for this woman of God; He can do it for them.~Bishop Edward A. Harris, Overseer First Apostolic Assembly of Pahokee, Florida

______________

 

The Journey Less Traveled is an inspiring, uplifting account of an indomitable spirit, as well as a striking testament to the sheer power of human will. Readers will surely be enlightened by this compelling tale of someone who was thrust into the darkest recesses of earthly suffering and overcame it all with the force of a true spiritual soldier.~Heather Slocumb, APEX Reviews 5 Star Rating

______________

 

Loretta, your story is compelling, mesmerizing, inspiring and invigorating. Now I see why your head is held high and your internal peace is so glaring. Now I see why you walk like you ain’t in no hurry for nothin’! Now I see why you have a permanent smile… you’ve had that ultimate interaction with God. You walk with purpose. And talkin’ ’bout walkin’! Girl!!!! The photos inside your book are phenomenal! Your journal excerpts are phenomenal! Your words were so elegant and descriptive that I quickly developed those mental images. I mean, I can see you in that hospital bed, swollen, tubes, bandages, casts…. Pain…And then when your godmother talked about your hands/ fingernails… whew! God is doing His work through YOUR hands!I could go on and on! My spirit has been touched! You have inspired me as an educator… as a future administrator… as a poet… as a mother… as a daughter… as sister… as a wife… as a friend… as a child of God. I’m inspired as a person who simply wants to hear from God and fulfill my purpose. Thank you for including your ritual of meditating, praying and talking to God. You make me wanna just stop everything and shout, HEY GOD! YOU HAVE BLESSED ME WITH MANY GIFTS AND TALENTS. I RECOGNIZE THEM AND I WANT TO USE THEM ALL…. I JUST NEED YOU TO PRIORITIZE MY LIFE. HELP ME TO FOCUS ON YOU AND YOUR WILL FOR MY LIFE! Loretta, seems like to me you’re there. You’ve arrived. And although God has more for you to do- it’s obvious ’cause you still here- He got you just where you need to be. Girl, that’s my aspiration!I love you! I love your story! I love God for letting me know you… yeah, I know you now And as I revisit my list of those on purpose people who have inspired me- Maya Angelou and Nikki Giovanni and Oprah Winfrey… I must include the educator, author, publisher- Loretta “Faith” Harris… with a capital “F”.~Dr. Darcova Triplett, Author of “Harmonious Contradictions” and Founder of Supergirl, Inc.

____________________

 

I have not been able to put the book down! It is riveting and has me spellbound. Your life-changing experience, coupled with your unwavering faith and excellent, wistful writing skills makes for a powerful, inspiring, reflective, and empowering testimonial.You seem to have realized and obediently accepted your “purpose” in life, and I pray that you will continue to soar, to lead and to use your ministries, entrepreneurial efforts to impact lives. Spread the word and help others “Triumph over their tragedies/adversities.”~Dr. Sandra Davis, Nova Southeastern University

________________

 

This was truly an AWESOME book. I could not put the book down, in fact I read the entire book in one night. I was so blessed and so inspired. After finishing the book, I said to myself that there is nothing I cannot do or accomplish with God on my side. It was just an amazing book. I cried, I smiled, and I praised GOD for being the GOD that he is I have now passed the book on to someone else…so they too can be blessed.~Donna A. Manning

________________

 

“10 Thumbs Up!”This book is truly a TESTIMONY for God’s people to read. It encourages me to keep walking no matter what God allows to come my way in life! This book has something for everyday living and prepares us for what we might face in life. The words in this book are filled with much HOPE. Thank you for being such an inspiration during this season and time in my life.~Pastor I. Nobles, Except the Lord Build the House Ministries

_______________

 

There is no other name fit for you! I just finished your book and all I can say is Thank You! I know that my meeting you was not just some random act in nature; you were in place for a purpose. We never really know why people come and go in life but through your book and the statement listed below “Your story has been written before the earth’s beginning…..you’re just living it…. proves that God knew why we needed to meet. Your story, your life and your endurance proved that God TRUSTED you with this journey and through you he will minister to others.I am still revisiting place within this journey that still leaves me in awe! I must also mention that at a young age I was in serious accident with my family and my mother was the driver. All I can remember from the accident is being pulled from the car and witnessing emergency crews trying to remove my unconscious mother from the car. As the blood ran down her face and she lay lifeless in that car, I could remember myself screaming and crying hysterically, while this old man tried to comfort me. I thought my mother was dead! While reading your book all these memories surfaced and I begin to relive this event and I came to realize that this one time event has caused me years of fear…the fear of driving.I am 28 years old and I can only count on one hand how many times I have driven out of town and those few times were not by choice. My fear of driving has hindered me for years and has also been a “purpose blocker”…how can you fulfill God’s Purpose for your life when you are scared to get around???? This is why I feel you were purpose sent in my life because God knows my #1 fear and that is driving, he needed someone who life was so compelling and miraculous to demonstrate that when HE holds your life in his hand there is nothing HE can’t save or deliver you from. So to read in Chapter seven and hear you reveal your fears about driving and then to later purchase your dream truck which you “drove in style, windows down” was so empowering and truly ministered to my spirit!All I can say is JOB WELL DONE!!! Be blessed!~Veronica Bishop

__________________

Beautiful but painful story to read. Beautiful and powerful spirit to receive. I can’t complain. Enduring God’s challenging blessings will make you stronger. Remember that it was God’s blessing that brought you to a state of accomplishment and fulfillment when you overcame the challenge. 1Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man, but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” Be prayerful when you are in the midst of challenges, and thankful when you overcome them. Count it all joy. God is good. God is great. Let us thank Him for everything. Amen.~Lawrence Christopher “ThanQ, LC”

__________________

 

Loretta faith Harris created a visionary piece of literature when it comes to understanding life, your struggle, and why some things just happen. You ever get that feeling when something bad happens and you never thought it would happen to you. Imagine going through a car accident and losing everything you took for granted such as the ability to bath yourself. I completely felt for this book when reading. It has a strong message about the journey she took to get to where she is today and I feel that anyone who is in a struggle or has been to read her story to get a example of how to overcome.~Tamika Newhouse, AAMBC Reviewer

 

101 Reasons to Live Professional Reviews:

Search Inside at Amazon.com

 

This interactive workbook is just the tool I need to prioritize my life! With so much to do and so little time to do it, I, personally, have been stuck in a cycle… and not really completing anything! Loretta, I am grateful that you have taken a moment to utilize your gifts and talents in a way that bridges the gap for me- moving from a dream to operating in reality.  This workbook is destined to help me eliminate a whole lot of clutter and walk in SIMPLE SIGNIFICANCE. Now, I can REALLY live! 

 Dr. Darcova Triplett, Author of, “Harmonious Contradictions… Expressions for the Journey from Alpha to Omega” and “Smart Girls are Cool”

 ———————

Less a traditional self-help guide and more an interactive workbook, 101 Reasons To Live invites the reader to engage in considerable self-reflection regarding a wide variety of different topics and situations. In thoughtful fashion, author Loretta Faith Harris encourages readers to explore the raw, unfiltered depths of their minds, hearts, and spirits as she provides them with a series of such simple instructions as “Aspire,” “Express,” and “Relate,” then invokes them to expound of the topics in straightforward, honest fashion. What results is a heartfelt journal rife with considerable introspective value, ultimately helping you realize and embrace the truth and purpose of your own existence. For anyone seeking the answer to the question, “Why am I here?” 101 Reasons To Live is an invaluable guide to helping you discover the profound depths of your divine destiny. A much-needed reminder of the significant role we each play in our fleeting time on this Earth.

 Dominique Sessons, Apex Reviews, 5 STAR Rating, www.apexreviews.net

————————-

101 Reasons to Live written by renowned speaker and award-winning author, Loretta Faith Harris who also has written, “The Journey Less Traveled: Choose to Turn Your Tragedy into Triumph” has once again penned an inspiring book. I believe this book is for anyone who is struggling with the blue print for his or her life’s purpose. This is an interactive book, so by reading along and actively participating with the interactive journal, you really get the opportunity to put down on paper the plan for your destiny. For example, Loretta states, “prepare yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually for where you are going and when opportunity comes knocking at the door; answer it!” With each of the 101 reasons Loretta gives for living, she challenges the reader to think about the reason and to take action by reflecting and writing personal thoughts and experiences.

I personally learn best by seeing and doing, so seeing the reason and writing it down, helped reinforce the reason in my brain. I am sure that others can benefit from this process too. One of my favorite 101 reasons is when she says, “Go out of your comfort zone and travel to places unknown” and asks, “What are the benefits of traveling out of your comfort zone?” As a member of the armed services, I have been in seven countries and have lived in five of them. I can tell you from experience that there is a lot of wisdom in that quote. I believe that Loretta Faith Harris is a gifted teacher and a natural motivator who knows her destiny and through this book, she is sharing her gift with the world. Loretta is showing others how to reach their own destiny! I strongly recommend this book to everyone, especially if you feel your life has become stagnant and you need a push into the right direction.

Sgt Corey L. Birdsong, United States Army