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“Dodge, duck, dip, dive and Dodge”
You Are So Much More: Volume 2, you share with readers the trauma, your recovery, and the revelations resulting from your near-death experience. How did you decide what aspects of your experiences to include in Volume 2?
I believe in full transparency – sharing the nitty gritty of my experience was as important as the information, guidance, and healing that I received from the higher consciousnesses that communicated to and through me. Nothing was left out and although it is quite vulnerable for me, I knew that it was my duty to share all the details to allow the reader to gain as much personal clarity as possible by journeying along side me.
Is writing a form of spiritual practice or healing for you?
Absolutely!!! I didn’t realize it at the time but writing, whether it be in my journal, a blog post, or my books provides me with a way to find my way through the dramas and traumas of life. I find as I write, insights are provided that help me to navigate life’s challenges and by sharing those writings, it’s my hope to help others.
What advice do you have for anyone considering writing their own memoir?
Ask yourself “Would i be willing to stand naked in front of strangers?” That’s what writing about your life causes you to do – bare it all. Initially, it was terrifying and kept me “in the closet” for well over a decade but my near death experience provided me a glimpse of what I would miss out on and truly regret if I didn’t write these books and the books that will follow. Another surprising thing I had to face was the reaction of my children – they did not want any aspects of their stories told, even if they impacted my life story. There were many rewrites that were demanded but I understood that it was their story to tell, not mine. I honor that request.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from You Are So Much More?
First and foremost, that YOU are so much more than you can even imagine! That your life, your story is a valuable piece in the ever-evolving database in the Universe. You are unconditionally loved beyond all understanding by beings seen and unseen. And the most important tool in your human toolbox is the ability to pivot when life throws a wrench – “Dodge, duck, dip, dive and Dodge.”
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Following a life-altering experience that shook her world, Laura returns to the quantum realms seeking answers. Through continued hypnotherapy sessions, she receives protection and preparation for sharing these universal revelations with humanity.
Volume Two weaves together profound spiritual insights with raw human experience, showing how we can conquer life’s challenges through a higher perspective. This continuation of Laura’s journey reveals that even our darkest moments can lead to our greatest evolution, reminding us that we are never truly alone as we walk between worlds.
You Are So Much More: Truths Shared by Spirit – Volume Two – I Survived, Now What?
Laura Muchmore’s You Are So Much MORE, Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off, diving headlong into her post-near-death spiritual transformation and the extraordinary sessions of Quantum Hypnotherapy that followed. The book reads like a spiritual diary, where trauma, recovery, and revelations are processed in real-time through guided hypnosis, channeled conversations with divine beings, and deeply personal reflections. It’s part memoir, part metaphysical exploration, and part call to awaken, to remember who we really are and what we’re here to do. The book unfolds through sessions with her practitioner Bella, as Laura communicates with higher-dimensional collectives, deceased souls, guides, and even her own Higher Self, uncovering emotional wounds, energy parasites, and cosmic downloads on the meaning of human life.
I found the writing heartfelt and unfiltered—raw in its emotions, direct in its confessions, and filled with vulnerable honesty. Laura’s voice is earnest and often funny. At times, the narration feels like an internal monologue that’s made its way onto the page. And yet, that’s part of the charm. She’s not preaching from a mountaintop. She’s in the trenches—sick, angry, confused, laughing, and wide-eyed in wonder. Some ideas and metaphysical claims may be hard to digest, especially if you’re new to spiritual or energy healing work, but Laura’s openness gives you permission to take what resonates and leave the rest.
What truly stuck with me was the emotional depth and the sense of spiritual companionship. Her conversations with “The Ancients,” Archangel Michael, Jesus, and even a confused spirit named Roberta aren’t just interesting, they’re moving. The book made me feel both smaller and bigger. Small in the face of the mystery and vastness of existence, but big in knowing there’s more to me than my everyday life. That said, there were parts that tested my patience. Some chapters take their time, and the deep metaphysical focus might feel a bit dense if you’re someone who’s more rooted in the everyday. But just when things start to drift, a single line would land—clear, powerful, and deeply true—and it would pull me right back in.
I’d recommend this book to spiritual seekers, especially those recovering from illness, loss, or trauma. If you’re into energy healing, quantum spirituality, or channeling, you’ll probably feel right at home. This isn’t a book you just read. You feel it. You walk with Laura. You question, you wonder. And maybe, like me, you come away seeing the world a little differently.
Pages: 262 | ASIN : B0DT25NMK4
Testament to My Resilience
In You Are So Much More: Truths Shared by Spirit Volume One, you share with readers your spiritual experiences as well as your journey from childhood to motherhood and the challenges you have faced along the way. Why was this an important book for you to write?
As mentioned in the book, I am a very private person and don’t like to be ‘on stage,’ so to speak. The fear of judgment looms large in my mind, keeping me in the closet. However, there was this gentle yet persistent calling of my Soul, a voice that urged me to share little bits of my musings with those around me. The overwhelming response to my blog was, ‘WOW! That touched me. You should write a book!’ I have learned to trust these nudges and listen to the inner stirrings encouraging me to leap into the unknown.
Writing the books was truly a form of therapy for me, a lifeline during a time when I was experiencing one trauma after another. It was a testament to my resilience, giving me purpose and allowing me to work through all the jagged emotions ‘on paper.’
The creation of anything – a painting, a poem, a garden, a home – flows through the creator into physical form, and although I had typed the words, organized the content, and shared my own ‘radical transparency,’ I was amazed by what I read, and I knew that these books had a profound mission – to remind people of who and what they are – SO MUCH MORE! With such an important mission, I could not allow my fears to keep these books on my computer. So I jumped and prayed for a parachute and launched these books into the world, unsure how they would land.
Once the books were available for purchase, I held my breath and was pleasantly surprised by the positive feedback from the readers. Words like “I feel seen,” “This deeply resonated,” “A must read,” “The nudge I needed,” and “A rare gift” gave me the strength and confidence I needed to continue. I am a custodian of these books, and I am honored that I was able to be the vehicle to bring them to life.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you tell your story. What was the most difficult thing for you to write about?
The most challenging topic to write about was my journey to self-acceptance. My first blog post was a writing assignment given to me by a life coach, which opened a Pandora’s Box full of unconscious memories, perceptions, and internal conflicts that led me on a journey of self-exploration, ultimately leading to the writing of these books.
What is one misconception you think many people have about spirituality?
The biggest misconception is that one must look, act, or live a certain way to be considered “spiritual.” I have encountered more people I refer to as “Everyday Mystics,” who don’t practice yoga, wear crystals, meditate, or attend metaphysical conferences yet are in contact with extraterrestrial beings, channel their Higher Selves and other Divine Collectives, can see beyond our visible life experience, can heal with the touch of their hands, hold frequencies that help to heal the environment – their gifts are limitless. These people are your boss, doctor, lawyer, friend, family member, and even your next-door neighbor.
There’s also the idea that if someone is considered ‘spiritually evolved’ that they must have their shit together. NO ONE has it all figured out and we are ALL trying to find our way through life. There are more days than I’d like to admit that I feel anger, frustration, judgment, sadness, apathy and disgust. It’s how long I choose to stay with those emotions that determine how ‘evolved’ I am. The greatest spiritual teachers are those who can show their vulnerability and human weaknesses while walking their path – Authenticity is the most powerful tool in self-transformation.
I’ve also discovered that some who wear the costume of ‘spirituality’ are the most dysfunctional, manipulative, and corrupt people I’ve come across. They tend to use spiritual buzzwords, regurgitate someone else’s content, and dress up in garb that would catch the attention of a seeker. It all comes down to “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The key is discernment.
Can you give us a peek inside Volume 2?
The summary on the back of Volume 2 reads as follows:
Following a life-altering experience that shook her world, Laura returns to the quantum realms seeking answers. Through continued hypnotherapy sessions, she receives protection and preparation for sharing these universal revelations with humanity.
Volume 2 weaves together profound spiritual insights with raw human experience, showing how we can conquer life’s challenges through a higher perspective. This continuation of Laura’s journey reveals that even our darkest moments can lead to our greatest evolution, reminding us that we are never truly alone as we walk between worlds.
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Join Laura on an extraordinary journey as she delves into the mysteries of consciousness through Quantum Hypnotherapy sessions. What begins as a simple quest for self-discovery evolves into profound encounters with Divine Beings, extraterrestrial consciousnesses, and her own multidimensional nature.
Through these sessions, universal wisdom about humanity’s true potential is revealed, challenging our understanding of reality while offering hope and guidance for these transformative times. This deeply personal account demonstrates how an ordinary life can open doorways to extraordinary revelations, proving that we are indeed so much more than we imagine.
The Blessing Book
Francis J. Shaw’s The Blessing Book is a gentle and soul-stirring journey through life’s messy, beautiful terrain, shaped into 18 poetic reflections. More than a self-help book or spiritual guide, it’s a tender conversation between writer and reader. With themes like presence, forgiveness, purpose, and love, Shaw uses everyday moments, sneezes, dogs, and sunrises as entry points into deeper wisdom. There’s no rigid structure, no “how-to.” Just soft lanterns of insight illuminating the reader’s path.
What struck me immediately was the tone of the writing. It’s gentle, reassuring, and remarkably personal. In the opening reflection, “Life Interrupted,” Shaw’s voice comes through with such clarity and warmth that it feels as though he is speaking directly to the reader. He takes something as simple as listening and shows us how starved we are for it. “When we speak, we repeat something we already know and when we listen deeply, we hear the real message,” It resonated deeply and stayed with me long after I read it. I found myself nodding, thinking about how often I talk over people, or worse, myself. Shaw makes the ordinary feel sacred.
I especially loved how he weaves in story and metaphor. He describes life as a long journey where he kept asking questions, where, when, why, and how the voice of wisdom finally came through the silence. That bit where he says, “Wisdom whispers,” actually made me pause and put the book down for a second. It’s quiet and easy to miss, and I needed that reminder. Another particularly memorable passage is found in “Reflection 12,” where Shaw explores the theme of stress through the lens of the fight-or-flight response, and then quite unexpectedly draws insight from the flight patterns of birds. By highlighting their instinct to fly at varying heights and to veer right, he offers a simple yet profound metaphor for navigating personal conflict. It’s a surprising analogy, yet it’s remarkably effective.
That said, the book does not avoid addressing difficult subjects. Themes such as pain, anxiety, and grief are present throughout. Shaw approaches them with compassion rather than despair, offering gentle acknowledgment and allowing these experiences the space to be seen and understood without becoming overwhelming. Shaw owns his masks, his lies, the roles he’s played. And then he flips it with compassion, urging us to treat ourselves with the same care we give others. It’s like therapy wrapped in poetry. And maybe that’s what this book is at its core, a poetic kind of therapy.
I think this book is for anyone feeling a little frayed around the edges. Anyone craving something real but not preachy. If you’re just trying to catch your breath in a noisy world, The Blessing Book might be exactly what you didn’t know you needed. It doesn’t fix your life. It doesn’t pretend to. But it makes the mess feel holy, and honestly, that’s a blessing.
Pages: 316 | ASIN : B0992L5B68
You Are So Much More: Truths Shared by Spirit
Laura Muchmore’s You Are SO Much MORE: Truths Shared by Spirit is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest exploration of self-worth, spiritual growth, and otherworldly encounters. The book chronicles Muchmore’s journey from childhood through motherhood, nursing, grief, and awakening, told with raw vulnerability and a heart wide open. At the center of the narrative is her experience with quantum hypnotherapy and communications with non-physical beings—including her past selves, extraterrestrial entities, and what she calls the Divine Mothers. It’s a memoir and a metaphysical diary rolled into one, interspersed with session transcripts, blog entries, and soul-baring revelations that read like confessions under a starlit sky.
I found the writing honest to the point of being gut-wrenching at times. Muchmore doesn’t sugarcoat a thing, and that’s what makes her voice magnetic. Her recounting of a dream where she meets her deceased mother in a celestial garden nearly undid me: “She began handing me what looked and felt like boxes; each box contained information to store away. One after another, at rapid speed…”. That imagery stayed with me. It’s rare for a book to feel both confessional and cosmic, but this one hits that sweet spot. Even her most bizarre experiences—like her hypnotherapy session where she relives a past life as a young enslaved boy in a desert civilization—don’t feel performative or forced. She writes them with humility, as someone still trying to make sense of it all, just like the rest of us.
The book jumps between timelines, tones, and topics, sometimes abruptly. One moment she’s talking about body shame in adolescence, the next she’s recounting a visit from a Grey alien. That might be off-putting for some, but for me, it felt like a true representation of what it’s like to live a life full of spiritual detours and emotional avalanches. I especially loved the parts about her body image battles. She doesn’t offer herself as a guru or an expert. She’s a wounded healer, messy and brave, and that’s exactly why I trusted her.
This book is for anyone who’s ever felt like there’s more to life than what we can see. It’s for the seekers, the misfits, the spiritually curious, and the broken-hearted. If you’ve been down the rabbit hole of self-help, grief, or metaphysics and came out the other side still wondering what it all means, this book might be a kindred spirit. I wouldn’t hand it to a skeptic or someone looking for polished, linear storytelling. But for those open to hearing a soul speak its truth—loud, awkward, brave, and beautiful—You Are SO Much MORE will stay with you long after the last page.
Pages: 258 | ASIN : B0DT2H24Y2
Unbreakable You: Create, Revise, Repair Your Life
In Unbreakable You, Dr. Jon Deam presents a refreshingly direct and deeply humane take on personal transformation. Structured around six themes—life as iteration, letting go, self-worth, connection, urgency, and resilience—the book uses storytelling, personal insight, and a counselor’s wisdom to deliver bite-sized guidance on how to reframe struggles and begin again, again and again. Each chapter opens with a truism, a short, sometimes humorous saying, and then unpacks it through anecdotes from his practice, cultural metaphors, and practical coaching. The message is clear and simple: your life is not a fixed story. You can shape, reshape, and strengthen it—if you’re brave enough to begin.
What hit me hardest as a counselor—and frankly as a human—was the book’s repeated reminder that perfection is a myth. Deam kicks things off with a powerful metaphor: “You don’t start with the statue; you start with the marble”. So often, clients sit in my office paralyzed by the idea of needing to get life right on the first try. Deam tears that down gently but firmly. He illustrates that we’re all rough stone, being chipped away over time, with grace, frustration, and sometimes a lot of mess. The story of Clark, a man stuck in obsessive fear about his heartbeat, was especially poignant. Deam walks him back from anxiety not with a lecture, but with a practical, almost poetic recalibration—counting the sheer number of times Clark’s heart has beaten without fail. That’s powerful. That’s therapy without jargon.
Another chapter that lingers is “Don’t Be a Spectator in Your Own Life.” In it, Deam shares the story of Barry, a 50-year-old veteran who had never been kissed, never been on a date. The courage it took for Barry to speak that truth and the way that story unfolds with compassion and zero judgment nearly brought me to tears. Deam doesn’t overanalyze Barry’s behavior. He doesn’t offer quick-fix advice. He simply names the pain, the loneliness, and the monster on the hill we all sometimes imagine. He empowers Barry to step onto the field and fumble if he must—but at least play. That message is so needed. I’ve seen too many people frozen by fear of “starting too late” or of not being perfect. This chapter gave me new language I can now use with clients. And that’s the kind of value that sticks.
Chapter 17, “Resilience Isn’t Showing Up When It’s All Green Lights; It’s Showing Up Despite a Lot of Red Ones,” really hit home for me. I spend so much time encouraging others to push through setbacks that I sometimes forget how exhausting it can be to do that myself. This chapter reminded me that resilience isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions—because, honestly, those rarely come. What stuck with me was Deam’s reminder that showing up on the tough days, when everything feels heavy or uncertain, is actually the bravest kind of progress.
This book is honest. Raw in moments, encouraging in others, and filled with metaphors that sneak into your thoughts days later. It isn’t preachy or polished like some self-help bestsellers. It doesn’t rely on flashy neuroscience or overdone motivational speech. What it offers is more human: grounded truths. Short chapters. Real voices. I recommend Unbreakable You to anyone who feels stuck, especially high-functioning professionals, caretakers, or adults in transition who think they “should have figured it out by now.” This book is for the burned out, the overwhelmed, and the quietly hurting. It’s for people who need permission to start over. Or just start. It’s not magic. But it is good medicine.
Pages: 126 | ASIN : B0DYX3SH15
Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights
Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights is an enlightening book that navigates the complex, emotional, and often isolating experience of widowhood. Written by three women—Rebecca LaChance, Karen Justice, and Karen Smith Racicot—this book blends memoir, practical advice, and heartfelt wisdom. The authors take turns sharing their individual journeys, exploring not only their losses but also their resilience. The book also serves as a guide for preparation, support, and community, offering invaluable insights into navigating life before and after the loss of a spouse.
What stands out immediately is the raw honesty in the storytelling. Karen’s story, for instance, opens with an ordinary Monday, one that quickly transforms into a nightmare as she receives the news of her husband’s sudden death. The details are gut-wrenching—the disbelief, the shock, the immediate practical concerns of running a business and comforting her daughters. The way she describes the moment the police officers entered her office is particularly striking. This kind of straightforward yet deeply moving prose is what makes the book powerful. It doesn’t sugarcoat grief, nor does it drown in it. Instead, it lays out the pain and the struggle in a way that feels relatable.
The second part of the book shifts from personal narratives to a more practical approach—preparing for widowhood before it happens. This section is invaluable, not just for widows but for any woman in a marriage or long-term partnership. The book breaks down financial planning, legal documents, and the importance of knowing everything about household mechanics. The “Black Book” concept, a place to store all essential passwords and critical documents, is one of the best takeaways.
Another incredibly poignant section is Part Three, where the emotional and psychological aspects of widowhood are explored. It’s not just about sadness; it’s about struggling to remember things, making mistakes, feeling overwhelmed by small decisions. There’s a beautiful passage that compares grief to a swirling storm, with moments of calm that trick the widow into thinking she’s okay before another wave crashes down. This depiction resonated with me. The chapter on reframing guilt also stood out, as it acknowledges the self-imposed pressure widows feel to grieve “correctly.” The book reassures readers that whatever they are feeling is valid, and that healing doesn’t follow a set timeline.
The final section is a must-read for anyone who has a widow in their life. “How to Help a Widow” is full of practical, compassionate advice for friends and family. One of the most touching ideas is the suggestion to “remember with her”—to share stories of her spouse, rather than avoid the subject out of discomfort. It’s a reminder that grief doesn’t disappear after the initial shock, and neither should support.
Widows Among Us is a book that should be on the shelf of anyone who wants to understand the impact of losing a spouse. It’s heartbreaking, yes, but it’s also hopeful, full of wisdom, and deeply human. The mix of personal stories and practical advice makes it both an emotional read and a useful guide.
Pages: 208 | ASIN : B0DS6JP4DH
So Close, Yet So Far Away
Finding Max is a memoir detailing your relentless decades-long search for your father’s birth family, uncovering hidden truths, confronting painful secrets, and redefining the meaning of family along the way. Why was this an important book for you to write?
After a couple of deaths in the family, only a few months apart, I felt dread and urgency to tell the story of Finding Max. I had wanted to tell the story before, but I was putting it off until “I had more time in life.” Unfortunately, the deaths of those close family members made me realize that time may not be my friend, and I’d better do this while it’s fresh and raw.
What was the most surprising discovery you made during your search for your father’s birth family?
There are so many actually. Every discovery was something I wasn’t necessarily expecting. But I think the most surprising thing was the connection to the birth father that was absolutely never expected, so close, yet so far away.
If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice at the start of your search, what would it be?
One piece of advice is tough. Throughout my book, I give reflections on lessons learned, and there are so many. But if I had to go back and give one, I would tell myself to spend more time with my dad’s birth family after I’d found them, visit them more often, and take vacations with them, because time is stolen from you and you never know how much time you really have.
How has this journey changed your perspective on identity and what it means to be “family”?
Family is not something you’re born into, it’s something you make, and not necessarily by blood. You’re not bound by birthright.
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As a teen, Jennifer Wallig learned that her father was adopted, turning what she thought she knew about her family history—and identity—upside down. Her life had been turbulent as the child of divorced parents inundated with their own struggles. These revelations changed everything.
In Finding Max, Jennifer shares her journey to find her father’s birth family, uncovering surprising secrets and unsettling lies. This is the inspirational story of a daughter devoted to her beloved father, a man burdened with PTSD and addiction who never felt fully accepted by his adopted family. It’s the story of unwavering determination to uncover the truth and life-affirming joy found in unexpected places. Raw, vulnerable, and thought-provoking, Finding Max is a must-read memoir for genealogists, ancestry enthusiasts, and anyone yearning to rediscover the power of family.
