BOOK REVIEW FROM THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

APRIL l, 2006, PAGE 27

The Healing Touch of Mary reminds us that there is always hope for peace and healing...

A thought-provoking book exploring the connection between the human and the spiritual World, The Healing Touch of Mary reminds us that there is always hope for peace and healing. This award-winning book is an extraordinary documentation of people whose lives have been transformed by the Madonna in everyday circumstances, communicating the grace of inspiration and hope with every story.

An EVVY recipient for best Inspirational/Spiritual Book (06.05) and the Best Photography Book Award by Fresh Voices (1.06).

Reviewed By Mike Daniels

No matter your religious preference, The Healing Touch of Mary (ISBN 978-0-9767164-9-5) is a beautifully presented work of color images and stories that open the mind to faith, hope, and prayer. Cheri Lomonte did a wonderful job of combining her photojournalistic talents with the voices of those who have been touched by Mary as she traveled throughout the United States. Even those who may not believe in the miracles described within will no doubt be entertained by the tales of those claiming to have experienced The Healing Touch of Mary.

For those true believers and followers of the faith, The Healing Touch of Mary, published by Divine Impressions, will inspire and regale readers as they follow

the detailed personal accounts of how the Holy Mother touched the lives and souls of those who needed her.

Anyone who truly holds to their belief will find this book to be a must-have addition to their collection.

The design of the book merits special mention as well. This is a soft cover, square book with cover flaps as normally found on a hard cover’s dust jacket. The cover is attractively enhanced with “touches” of gloss to highlight the title and the color reproduction of the photos within is outstanding. This award-winning book is available on line, from bookstores and from ACTA Publications.

The Healing Touch of Mary explores the fascinating connection between the human and spiritual world. This

collection of true stories focuses on the divine intervention of Mary, the Blessed Mother, in the lives of people from all walks of life.

These personal accountings of answered prayers, celestial visions, and reclaimed lives are powerful testimonials to the Queen of Peace and invite readers everywhere to think about the profundity of miracles.

About the Author: Cheri Lomonte is a photojournalist who began this project by photographing pictures of the Madonna. After hearing heart-stopping personal accounts associated with Mother Mary, she recorded the stories to share with others who might be equally inspired by them. In the five years that she collected stories and photographs, she traveled extensively to all parts of the world, including Nicaragua, Peru, Italy, France, and most of the United States. Lomonte is convinced that every person has a story to tell and is currently collecting stories for her second book. She and her husband, Tony, relocated to Austin and continue to enjoy visiting their six grown children in various areas of the United States.

Mike Daniels is the president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and is the Literary Editor for the Mountain Connection newspaper.

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