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Finding the Missing Peace: A Healing Journey to Wholeness Kindle Edition
Independent Author Network Book of the YEAR: Third Place for OUTSTANDING NON-FICTION
Independent Author Network Book of the YEAR: Finalist
International Book Awards Finalist
Winner of Firebird Book Awards
FIVE - 5 star reviews from Readers' Favorite
Reviewed by Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite: This memoir has many life lessons, lightbulb moments of awareness, and insights into how we unknowingly sabotage ourselves. By the end of the book, I felt emotionally, physically, and mentally soothed.
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite: Besides determination, her great sense of humor sparkles throughout the pages, as does her honesty and warmth. Few autobiographies are intriguing as Finding the Missing Peace.
Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite: Finding the Missing Peace is an unforgettable read filled with beneficial lessons and resources that will inspire readers to create their own unique path to happiness and wholeness.
Reviewed by K.C Finn for Readers' Favorite: I'm very grateful that there are writers in this world like Chris who are not only willing to share their deeply personal experiences but have the wisdom to translate those experiences into prose that affects readers deeply.
Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite: Readers will come to appreciate the value of looking inward and decluttering thru Chris' search for answers and her path to forgiveness.
A life-threatening diagnosis sent me on a race against time to unlock the secrets trapped within my sealed adoption records. After three decades of failed attempts and closed doors using traditional search methods, something had to change. The diagnosis intensified the need to find my birth mother and family medical history. Time was running out. Then, through a message received in a dream, I was told that to unlock this mystery, “unconventional methods” were required. As an Immuno-virologist, I had built my career following protocols and things seen under a microscope. I would have to trust my inner guidance and become my own “Adoption Detective.” This led me on an odyssey I could not have imagined. Doors opened, people came forth and mysterious secrets of my birth and subsequent adoption were slowly revealed. Finding answers in different places – beyond science and reason placed me on a unique path, that eventually guided me to a medical intuitive, astrologer, psychic, medium, visualization processes, and past-life regression. The journey evolved into much more than finding missing pieces of the past. It led me to an integrated healing journey, focused on my physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. A peace arose that wasn’t dependent on the unpredictable nature of outside forces. Finding the Missing Peace shares the process and resources that I used to embrace the idea that healing is not about fixing anything that’s broken. It’s about creating space for stillness, unlocking your inner guidance system, self-acceptance, and remembering the wholeness that is you. Could my unknown birth family hold the keys to saving my life and finding peace?
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 9, 2021
- File size802 KB
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"Finding the Missing Peace has a universal appeal. The element of mystery in it will engage the heart of the reader who will journey right with the author. The book is a life-giving gift that will help others in their search for healing." - Beth Kingsley Hawkins, M. A., music psychotherapist"
"Finding the Missing Peace is both a compelling mystery and a spiritual search for a deeper identity. It is a captivating, uplifting, and heart-opening story of Chris Duffy-Wentzel's search for her birth mother. Once I began reading her book, I did not want to put it down as I followed Chris along the path of unravelling the mystery of her birth. I read in wonder as she uncovered essential clues through unconventional psychic means when adoption agencies refused to help her, and how in the process of this search, she found something very precious--a deep sense of her own identity and her true spiritual essence." - Marjorie Woollacott PhD, Neuroscientist and Author, Infinite Awareness: The Awakening of a Scientific Mind
"We all have a journey but few have the depth of soul and open mind to follow the path through time and space the way Chris Duffy-Wentzel has. Relish her story and perhaps let her guide your heart along your own winding road." - MJ Proske, Yoga Instructor, Author
"Numerous times during reading this heart-warming story, I was inspired and moved to tears. At every turn, the courage, eager openness to learning the truth and tenacity of the author-as-detective never disappoints. The story, as if woven by magic, left me with a deeper and more expanded understanding of the power and importance of mother." - Susanne Bennett, Editor, Public Speaker, Personal Coach
"Chris's life story is truly a journey shared with unconditional love. A compelling read that kept me turning pages for the next sequel to unfold. Her journey of healing takes the reader through the struggle of a linear-led life to the empowered connection to Spirit leading her to all that she asked for and needed in her life. Chris's authenticity and integrity to share the truth about her past is truly inspirational." -Rev. Michelle Love, Medium, Psychic and founder of Light the Way, Naples, Florida
"I applaud Chris Duffy-Wentzel for bravely facing the barriers as she walked the maze of seeking her family identity and putting the puzzle together in-spite of the many barriers she faced. She persevered and has come out finding her sense of balance so she can look to the future feeling rooted so she can have a joyful outlook towards the future." - Grandmother Mona Polacca, of The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. Hopi/Havasupai and Tewa. Featured in the books: For the Next 7 Generations and Grandmothers Wisdom: Reverence for All Creation.
"Chris Duffy-Wentzel has written an absolutely compelling story of her 30-year search for her biological parents, spurred by her need to obtain her critical medical history before surgery. Her story includes fascinating details of her adoptive parents' journey, as well as clever detective work that led her to answers she was seeking. She opened her search to many avenues, even including startling revelations from a psychic, as well as receiving guidance from her ancestors, using techniques she learned in a lifetime of spiritual seeking." - Bill Worth, author of the novels House of the Sun: A Metaphysical Novel of Maui; The Hidden Life of Jesus Christ: A Memoir; plus the non-fiction book, Outwitting Multiple Sclerosis: How I Healed My Brain By Changing My Mind
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About the Author
The author's transformational self-healing journey propelled her to be trained and certified by Peggy Huddleston, the author of Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques. Individuals facing surgery learn how to reduce anxiety and feel peaceful before surgery which strengthens their immune system. Research shows that Peggy Huddleston's method reduces the use of pain medication after surgery and speeds healing. Chris is committed to assisting people create their own unique path to wholeness: body-mind-spirit.
A portion of the proceeds from book sales are offered to "Crossing Worlds Hopi Projects," a volunteer organization supporting Hopi sustainability, self-empowerment and providing cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Product details
- ASIN : B08WXGMTQN
- Publisher : Ancestor Hill Press
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : May 9, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 802 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 226 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1641845410
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,583,419 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #255 in Cultural Psychology eBooks
- #2,158 in New Age Self-Help
- #2,377 in Adoption (Kindle Store)
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Chris Duffy-Wentzel supports women and adult adoptees who are seeking a life reinvention as a result of triggering anxiety, uncertainty, self-judgments and disappointments. A pre-surgery consultant as well as a certified personal development and career coach, her process weaves together mindful journeying, brain science and sacred healing arts to help build more confidence, self-acceptance, joy and well-being. Find Chris online.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021Finding the Missing Peace reads like a well-written mystery novel but it is actually a work of non-fiction. It is the best piece of non-fiction I have ever read. Chris Duffy-Wentzel spins the tale of a 30 year mystery in her life (finding her birth mother) and keeps the reader on the edge of their chairs as she pursues the answers. It’s a compelling mystery as she uncovers more and more clues that bring her ever closer to the truth.
This is a well written and easy read about a humble and very inspiring personal story.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021Chris Duffy-Wentzel takes the reader on her personal journey, a race against time to find her birth mother after a serious medical diagnosis. Page by page the hope and determination that Chris has to find her birth mother eventually leads her on a journey to find her missing peace. Rooting for her with every page read, what I didn’t expect was to find a new profound feeling of my own mind/body/spiritual connection. A feel-good story of unconditional love and healing, a true gem and unforgettable read.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021What a wonderful life story Chris shares in her book Finding the Missing Peace . She opens herself up allows herself to be vulnerable by sharing her journey to discover who she really is. Chris provides in detail the obstacles she had to overcome to satisfy her curiosity in so doing she provides a roadmap to help the reader with an understanding of how never to give up. Each chapter is reinforced with quotes which adds to the story. An excellent job of working with the readers cognitive skills.
This book is filled with emotional examples we all have experienced so that the reader can understand what Chris endured on her journey to find her inner peace this is a moving and heartfelt journey. You will not want to put it down.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024This is one of those books which takes you on a journey. The writing is so good you can’t put this book down. And it’s such an empowering story! Great great book!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021Finding the Missing Peace was such an in depth search for Chris’ birth mother! Even in the title the word peace( piece) explains the discoveries that Chris makes along the way of her journey! It is a healing journey, full of emotion, vulnerability and healing! It’s such an honest read and I learned so much about adoption. How adoption affects two families and especially the adoptee. It’s an amazing read and you won’t want to put it down!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021Chris Duffy-Wentzel does an amazing job capturing her journey. The vivid details she provides allows the reader to fully experience what she was going though every step of the way. I really appreciated the relevance of the quotes that kicked off each chapter, so poignant to that particular piece of her story. I could relate to many aspects and feelings shared, and commend her for staying true to her authentic self. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has struggled with finding themselves, or is in search of healing!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021Couldn't wait to read Chris' story which is not only about finding her birth parents but overcoming a diagnosis of cancer and the true love and commitment between husband and wife. While reading Chris' journey you are taken on a path that often reminds you that sometimes you need to follow your heart, which may mean challenging traditional ways of thinking and getting answers to questions that have an impact on your life. It's a story that you will not be able to put down and perhaps like me you may come away with the realization that while you are focusing on your goals it's important to keep an open mind and heart. Have been recommending this book to family and friends as it's a journey that should be shared.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021There are very few memoirs I've read that can compare to the power and emotion and vulnerability expressed in this story. Going far beyond the specific details of Chris's story, the depth of sensitivity and transformation created throughout her journey are undeniable. The cadence of her prose propels you forward as a suspenseful novel would; her bare truths are relatable and genuine. I found myself laughing out loud, sobbing and getting goosebumps as she leads us down the path of her life and quest. An absolute MUST READ!