Amaya and Joumi meet, a few years after WW II has ended, at an American party in Tokyo. It's not easy to be a conquered Japanese citizen. Both have done things to survive that they regret. Joumi and Amaya immediately form a bond, but it is to be a stormy relationship with many inner demons to overcome if there is to be any hope of a lasting connection. The story incorporates accurate historical details about life in post-war Japan where people learn how to embrace defeat in ways that bring about love, community, and triumph. It is the prequel to Ten Yen True where a Buddhist monk brings...

Seagull wanted to soar just like her namesake, didn't she? When she heads to Tokyo in search of herself, she is drawn into a world of mystery and miracles. Encountering many colourful characters as she travels, she is caught up in a dark underworld that forces her to question her scientific mind as well as her family values. Can Seagull believe in the unknown and can she lay the ghosts of her past to rest so that her future can begin?

Ziggy was a miracle dog not only because an inoperable and life-threatening tumor miraculously disappeared, but also because of how much his life and behavior taught his owner. This is a true story where the author reflects about the dog, her grief, and how much she has learned spiritually. Excerpt: At The Dog Pound Ziggy Speaks I was always a good boy. Really I was. When Master took me to this big smelly place full of scared and angry dogs and a few cats that I could smell too, and a chicken which stank and would probably be tasty, I thought it was an outing. Except, before Master put me in...

Seven reflections, written by a Christian minister and spiritual director, who is also steeped in the Eastern practice of Reiki healing, attempt to plumb the depths of spiritual wisdom from a universal perspective. They include much Christian thought from the personal viewpoint of a woman. Illustrated.