“Memoir about a woman’s personal spiritual journey”

The author has created a beautifully written memoir about a woman’s personal spiritual journey that I think we can all relate to in parts. From being a small child with all her tenderness facing the sometimes sad and traumatic things we witness, then navigating our troublesome teen years and young adulthood… You’ll be rooting for the author to come to inner peace, as she does. A true heroine’s journey, showing each archetype that is active in the story along the way.

September 4, 2018

ALYSSA MARTIN

“Entertaining and Moving”

This book came to me in the most perfect timing, as we “baby boomers” are asking deeper questions and trying to look at our lives more symbolically.

Gill’s book is deeply honest, personal, humorous and helpful. I have a far better understanding now of my friends and relatives who have struggled with addiction and self-esteem issues thanks to Struck By Lightning.

Gill’s book has also given me a far better understanding of archetypes and how they influence our lives as universal patterns of influence and power.

I am not the biggest fan of self-help type books, but this is a relatable and entertaining read that left me very moved. Highly recommended.

August 21, 2018

ARTEMIS

“Debbie Gill has a soul filled with love…”

While reading Debbie Gill’s new book I was listening to soft music in the background. Debbie is very clear about her path, and what she had to do to get to where she is today. Every page and every sentence took me deeper and deeper into my soul. She has fought her battles and won. The fact that she reached a point of surrender, and seeing the Truth… That when you surrender you become free of the illusions of your life is a gift that not many people get in their whole lifetime. This book was great to read and I highly recommend it to anyone who has or had pain in their lives (in any form) and wants to know that they CAN get through it. Debbie is proof of that.

August 26, 2018

AMY C. NEFF-MOORE

Spiritual Director

“Deeply insightful, and a page-turner too!”

Reading this book drew me into the life of Debbie Gill for the duration, and awakened some deeper insights into my own life and history as well. Joining the author on her journey through alcoholism and a succession of dysfunctional relationships is grueling, yet it was hard to put the book down. Hitting rock bottom, surrender, and the dawning of the light are stages that many of us can relate to poignantly in our own lives, in diverse ways. A challenging but profoundly life-affirming and inspirational read.

September 16, 2018

HEDDA MATHESON

“Good Insight Into the Life of Someone Plagued by Addiction”

I have been lucky enough not to have someone close to me diagnosed with addiction. This book provides an intimate portrayal of what that disease is like for the victim. The author’s description of her first encounter with a mind-altering substance as a child as well as her experiences as a teenager is enlightening. She also provides insight into what recovery entails. One must not only stop drinking ( a dry drunk), one must also examine the triggers that caused the addictive behavior in the first place. The author seems to have successfully accomplished all of this, although her path is at times painful to read. I am sure everyone’s recovery is unique and I admire the author for overcoming her challenges and then putting pen to paper so the rest of us can learn from her particular experience.

September 16, 2018

LIFELONG STUDENT