Praise for In Duet with God...
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"In Duet with God: The Story of a Lifelong Friendship will touch your heart, as it has touched mine. This is a book you can never “finish,” for Jessica's wisdom, faith, and love become part of your own life, and the door she opens for each reader is a gift you will cherish always." --Frances Hesselbein, president and CEO, The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, author of My Life in Leadership
"It's a true blessing to read In Duet with God, a luminously loving account of the author's 'guardian angel' and the journey of the heart she inspired." --Cynthia Bourgeault, founding director of The Contemplative Society and author of Love is Stronger Than Death
"In Duet with God reveals that in our humanity we are homo sanctus—sacred beings. This new book is a true gem to be enjoyed and cherished in duet with Jessica Roemischer and her unique genius for lovingly touching your heart." --Yasuhiko Kimura, philosopher and founder, Vision-in-Action (from the Foreword)
"In Duet with God really doesn't fit any of the usual genres, even spiritual autobiography. I would call it religious art—and it reads like a children's book—very simple sentences and dialogue throughout, as well as short and simple chapters. In its profound simplicity, it's like the classic children's story The Little Prince. " --Jim Marion, founder and director, Institute for Spiritual Awareness, and author of Putting on the Mind of Christ: The Inner Work of Christian Spirituality
"Usually, I cry only when I watch movies. But reading In Duet with God, my tears flowed. What a gift you have given me. I keep my copy next to my Bible." R.L. Atria Assisted Living, Bronx, NY
"This was a sweet and wonderful story. I recommend it to anyone who has ever had that very special person (a saint) in their life, someone who has showed them the way to God. Or, for those out there who are the saints, whether they recognize it or not." Irene Hodder
"This beautiful little book packs a loving 'punch.' It is as sweet and gentle as Antoine de Saint Exupery's tender story of The Little Prince, to whom the author addresses her childhood diary entries--worthy themselves of poetry awards. I was hooked from the first line, and read only one or two chapters each night, for no other reason than to savor each one to make it last." M.N. Rhinecliff, NY
“Jessica Roemischer's account of her beloved Flora is a wonderful story, wonderfully told! I have a residual smile as I write this, and I believe you will, too. The view from which Jessica sees and shares life is a huge spiritual blessing. I thank God for this good lady!" --Vincent Wright, Brandergy.com
"My heart ached as I read of the pain in the lives of Jessica Roemischer and Flora, the subject of Jessica’s beautiful book. I was astonished that both could allow such deep pain to shape them into the beautiful women they grew to be. One feels that the relationship between the author and ‘her saint’ is a sacred bond—an eternal love. Amazing grace!” --Sister M. Theresa Bowman, Congregation of Divine Providence
"In Duet with God is a heartfelt memoir, an unfolding tale of faith generously shared with the world. The reader is invited to be an honored guest inside Jessica’s life, and the book comes with a surprise: her storytelling works to inspire you to reflect on your own life and its stories, waiting to be remembered and revealed!" --Debbe Kennedy, author of Putting Our Differences to Work, Axiom Business Book Award winner, and founder and CEO of Leadership Solutions Companies and the Global Dialogue Center
"I gobbled up In Duet with God in one sitting. What a lovely tribute to what a lovely woman! Jessica's love shines through on every page. I'm so happy that she has shared this story with the world!"
Katherine Collins, author of The Nature of Investing, and founder of Honeybee Capital
"My friends and I finished In Duet with God and shrieked, “Wait! It’s over?” For the first time in a very long time, I read a book twice through and was still left wanting more. In Duet with God is not a preachy, dogmatic book. This is a story of love and nurturing and how that opened a mind and heart. In Duet with God is a keeper!" --Sylvia Shea Lapinski, Chesterfield, MA
"To say In Duet with God is wonderful, heartwarming, spiritually uplifting, and beautiful is true, and yet it leaves so much unexpressed. I couldn't put it down! Jessica Roemischer powerfully conveys a story of grief and sadness that is transformed into a deep awareness that the human heart can open to ‘all creatures, great and small.’ Thank you for bringing this beautiful story to life." --Barbara Beach, Transformation Coach
"I LOVED In Duet with God! This little book gives a glimpse into a life lived with God. My prayer is that it will encourage all of us to live in His Light and Grace, inspired to open our hearts to this beautiful realm!" --Kathy Mickle, Dalton, MA
“In Duet with God is a powerful, page-turning event! It speaks to the spiritual journey Jessica Roemischer has taken through her love of Flora, a very special human being. It reveals that all that is, or ever has been required, is to love and be loved. Thank you for this remarkable story.” --Laura Bailey Cole, Cape Cod, MA
“In Duet with God is about Jessica Roemischer’s life, but, through a mysterious transmogrification, Jessica’s words become your story. Her simple, descriptive phrases touch the heart, triggering the reader’s precious memories of the blessings he or she has known but perhaps forgotten. This remembrance is a place of healing. This is a spiritual book, but one that will appeal to readers who belong to any “ism,” for they will recognize that the relationship between the author and her beloved friend, Flora, is universal. Because of this, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Atheist will see, at least fleetingly, what makes them one."--Cheshire, MA
"It's a true blessing to read In Duet with God, a luminously loving account of the author's 'guardian angel' and the journey of the heart she inspired." --Cynthia Bourgeault, founding director of The Contemplative Society and author of Love is Stronger Than Death
"In Duet with God reveals that in our humanity we are homo sanctus—sacred beings. This new book is a true gem to be enjoyed and cherished in duet with Jessica Roemischer and her unique genius for lovingly touching your heart." --Yasuhiko Kimura, philosopher and founder, Vision-in-Action (from the Foreword)
"In Duet with God really doesn't fit any of the usual genres, even spiritual autobiography. I would call it religious art—and it reads like a children's book—very simple sentences and dialogue throughout, as well as short and simple chapters. In its profound simplicity, it's like the classic children's story The Little Prince. " --Jim Marion, founder and director, Institute for Spiritual Awareness, and author of Putting on the Mind of Christ: The Inner Work of Christian Spirituality
"Usually, I cry only when I watch movies. But reading In Duet with God, my tears flowed. What a gift you have given me. I keep my copy next to my Bible." R.L. Atria Assisted Living, Bronx, NY
"This was a sweet and wonderful story. I recommend it to anyone who has ever had that very special person (a saint) in their life, someone who has showed them the way to God. Or, for those out there who are the saints, whether they recognize it or not." Irene Hodder
"This beautiful little book packs a loving 'punch.' It is as sweet and gentle as Antoine de Saint Exupery's tender story of The Little Prince, to whom the author addresses her childhood diary entries--worthy themselves of poetry awards. I was hooked from the first line, and read only one or two chapters each night, for no other reason than to savor each one to make it last." M.N. Rhinecliff, NY
“Jessica Roemischer's account of her beloved Flora is a wonderful story, wonderfully told! I have a residual smile as I write this, and I believe you will, too. The view from which Jessica sees and shares life is a huge spiritual blessing. I thank God for this good lady!" --Vincent Wright, Brandergy.com
"My heart ached as I read of the pain in the lives of Jessica Roemischer and Flora, the subject of Jessica’s beautiful book. I was astonished that both could allow such deep pain to shape them into the beautiful women they grew to be. One feels that the relationship between the author and ‘her saint’ is a sacred bond—an eternal love. Amazing grace!” --Sister M. Theresa Bowman, Congregation of Divine Providence
"In Duet with God is a heartfelt memoir, an unfolding tale of faith generously shared with the world. The reader is invited to be an honored guest inside Jessica’s life, and the book comes with a surprise: her storytelling works to inspire you to reflect on your own life and its stories, waiting to be remembered and revealed!" --Debbe Kennedy, author of Putting Our Differences to Work, Axiom Business Book Award winner, and founder and CEO of Leadership Solutions Companies and the Global Dialogue Center
"I gobbled up In Duet with God in one sitting. What a lovely tribute to what a lovely woman! Jessica's love shines through on every page. I'm so happy that she has shared this story with the world!"
Katherine Collins, author of The Nature of Investing, and founder of Honeybee Capital
"My friends and I finished In Duet with God and shrieked, “Wait! It’s over?” For the first time in a very long time, I read a book twice through and was still left wanting more. In Duet with God is not a preachy, dogmatic book. This is a story of love and nurturing and how that opened a mind and heart. In Duet with God is a keeper!" --Sylvia Shea Lapinski, Chesterfield, MA
"To say In Duet with God is wonderful, heartwarming, spiritually uplifting, and beautiful is true, and yet it leaves so much unexpressed. I couldn't put it down! Jessica Roemischer powerfully conveys a story of grief and sadness that is transformed into a deep awareness that the human heart can open to ‘all creatures, great and small.’ Thank you for bringing this beautiful story to life." --Barbara Beach, Transformation Coach
"I LOVED In Duet with God! This little book gives a glimpse into a life lived with God. My prayer is that it will encourage all of us to live in His Light and Grace, inspired to open our hearts to this beautiful realm!" --Kathy Mickle, Dalton, MA
“In Duet with God is a powerful, page-turning event! It speaks to the spiritual journey Jessica Roemischer has taken through her love of Flora, a very special human being. It reveals that all that is, or ever has been required, is to love and be loved. Thank you for this remarkable story.” --Laura Bailey Cole, Cape Cod, MA
“In Duet with God is about Jessica Roemischer’s life, but, through a mysterious transmogrification, Jessica’s words become your story. Her simple, descriptive phrases touch the heart, triggering the reader’s precious memories of the blessings he or she has known but perhaps forgotten. This remembrance is a place of healing. This is a spiritual book, but one that will appeal to readers who belong to any “ism,” for they will recognize that the relationship between the author and her beloved friend, Flora, is universal. Because of this, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Atheist will see, at least fleetingly, what makes them one."--Cheshire, MA
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