Riding Grace: A Triumph of the Soul

By Alissa Lukara

Book Overview

Riding Grace: A Triumph of the Soul chronicles author Alissa Lukara's no-holds-barred 12-year quest to reclaim her life from a debilitating, presumably incurable illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974489034
• ISBN13: 9780974489032
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Silver Light Pubns
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Empowered my healing journey with CFS!

This book is a rare read of someone's CFS soul journey to complete healing. So many of us are IN the journey and I thrive when exposed to people's stories...particularly Alissa's. I could relate to it on the deepest of levels and steep in the inspiration and altered perspective it gave me. This was the first book in years I couldn't put down. She hooked me from the start, knowing she has experienced healing on several levels (physical-spiritual-emotional) and simply is 'one of us' in having CFS. I have since gained a renewed sense of self... reading through her story helped me give voice to parts of me and mine that hadn't yet been heard and encouraged me to continue the journey by intuitively seeking more creative means and trusting this process despite past trials and perceived failures. I have not been a child of incest...but I have had CFS for 12 years and a history of trauma and profound loss. This book simply brought me a greater freedom to be in this life with this condition and dig a bit deeper trusting my soul to carry me through...because I do see the light...I may not be clear how long it will take to arrive, what that arrival will be...but I see it and it's divine!

An Inpiring Hero's Journey

Riding Grace was a gripping read. It is an intimate portrayal of a woman's healing journey, that moved me to turn inward to confront some of my own demons. I've long been interested in reading about people who have undergone deep transformations, but this one is more authentic than most, and all the more inspiring because of the depths the author had to go through in order to first heal, and then become the type of social enterprenuer that many people who want to make a difference aspire to be. Bravo !!!!!

A gift of hope and healing

For every moment of pain experienced in her life, Alissa Lukara offers us the gift of many hours of enlightenment, healing, and pure joy in Riding Grace. The words she spills forth are riveting: so raw they make us cringe, and in the next breath, so inspired we want to sing. She addresses the gut-wrenching subject matter in a way that will help us all find the hope and grace this book offers. --Jan Goff-LaFontaine author of Women in Shadow and Light: Journeys from Abuse to Healing and Reflections--Between the Lines; The Healing of the Vietnam Generation

A Inspirational Gift of Hope and Wisdom

Alissa embarks on a journey to heal herself from the crippling effects of sexual abuse and chronic fatigue syndrom. The adventure leads not only to physical and emotional healing but also to a deeper spiritual awareness. Her willingness to share her experience is an inspiration for anyone dealing with the remnants of abuse or struggling with chronic illness and a profound gift to all who wish to integrate body, mind and soul. Thank you Alissa! Lyn Mayo MSW,Ed.D. author of The Wave:Flowing As Essence

A courageous, beautifully written memoir of healing

Riding Grace is filled with inspiration, hope, compassion and deep wisdom. As a father of two daughters, it is heart wrenching to think that familial abuse exists. It was so profound to read Alissa's words and her quest for healing from illness and abuse and to bring healing to others whether or not they're dealing with these issues. I was moved deeply by her experience and highly recommend this book for all those who seek healing.