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Signs -- especially those we call "synchronicity" -- have always fascinated human beings. Modern spiritual people are no different -- and possibly more interested given new research about synchronicity. This book contains a lot of practical advice for recognizing and interpreting these signs.
I love books that are written in great detail, and give us – the reader, who spends their heart-earned money – a lot of value. Sacred Signs and Symbols is one of those books that bring plenty of value for its price, something I have come accustomed to by just about every book published by Llewellyn Publishing.
I will dive into my favorite parts first, which actually is the second half of the book, as it is there, were I found the reasons, why I will be picking up this book again and again. This second half contains a wonderful, detailed, and precise collection of explanations of many signs and symbols in the form of a glossary. Pages upon pages talk about the meaning of the symbols and signs discussed earlier within the book, ranging from Transportation, and colors, to smells and sounds. Like I mentioned, it is for me the meat, the most important part of the book (I apologize to my vegan readers for using this term). It is the one part, I got the most value from.
The first half of the book has its merits too, but it is packaged in a way that resonates less with me. You see, I am someone who enjoys straight forward information in non-fiction books. Sacred Signs and Symbols does contain a lot of that, but it is mixed in with a lot of anecdotes as well. This might be fine for people who learn that way, but it is somewhat a turn off for me, and makes me want to get as quickly as possible through that content in order to move toward the other sections and chapters that are more straight-forward.
But, that fact does not diminish much of the quality of the book, as it only pertains to a personal preference of mine. Without it, I would have given it a five-star rating – because of it, I am giving it 4 Stars.
Sacred Symbols And Signs is a book that deserves a space on your bookshelf or in your Kindle. I am surely happy that I had a chance to read it.
This review was published on my book blog: http://withinthepagesofabook.com/book-review-sacred-signs-and-symbols-by-sherrie-dillard-detailed-and-informative/
I really loved reading this book. It gave me such inspiration & hope. Soon after I lost my mom, in 2013, I started to wonder if I was seeing signs or messages. I often told myself I was being silly but this book really touched on a lot of what people go through & confirms much of it. I even recommended this to a few friends who also had experiences like mine -- This book is wonderful.
This is actually not a book you read once and pass on. This is one of those books you keep close at hand and go to when certain things happen in life. You do need to read it through once so you learn how signs and symbols can be useful in your day to day life. Also to get a feel for how to tell when something is a sign and not just a everyday object in a weird place.
The book is written for the layman it is not in scientific and other strange words. it is written very well and easy to understand. It is also very thought compelling. I personally whole heartedly believe in signs and symbols and have for years. This book has given me even a better understanding of what these signs and symbols mean and how they can make a difference when heeded.
I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com to read and review.
Sacred Signs and Symbols: Awaken to the Messages and Synchronicities That Surround you by Sherrie Dillard is scheduled to release in June 2017. I was really curious when I saw this book and knew that I had to read it. I found this book to be very interesting. I feel that it really made me think about my life and some of the things I see or find on a daily basis. I feel this book is a great read for anyone who is looking to go outside their normal thinking and explore the signs that you come across daily.