This book has given me hope. I guess you could describe me as a sceptic, but a curious one. I am the sort of person that requires physical proof for mediumship or psycic powers of any sort...I have to say, that although I am still waiting for the real 'physical' proof in my world, Rosemary Altea has done the best job so far of convincing me by words. The stories she tells are extremely interesting and her life story is incredible. She has a truely wonderful gift and I do not doubt her accounts whatsoever.

I am not a very good book reader, I find it difficult to get into books and rarely read. Having said that, I had this book finished in ONE DAY. I couldn't put it down. I hightly recommend this book to anyone searching to educate themselves in regard to spirituality. A very very interesting book.

After watching Rosemary Altea work on the Leeza Show on a couple of occasions, I became interested in her books. I read "Proud Spirit" first, and I couldn't put it down. I read "Eagle and the Rose" as soon as I finished "Proud Spirit" and was again riveted to it. After reading the books, I actually began searching for a spiritual church to learn more. This is pretty amazing, considering I was pretty much an agnostic prior to this. Although I still reserve some skepticism about spiritual churches, I truly believe Rosemary has a gift. Thanks for sharing it Rosemary.

As the title says, this is one of the best books I Have ever read. A Clarevoyant told me I had the psychic ability and it needed developing, he said I should read every book on mediumship I could get my hands on and this was the first book I read, it truely inspired my and answered many question. Rosemary is a wonderful gifted person and you feel as if you know her personally by the end of the book, she really opens her heart up to you. A must read for everyone, my husband and children would enjoy me reciting some of the storys from this book and it even got my 8 year old son interested in the spirit world

She is my favorite of all the "psychic" "new agers" including Sylvia Brown and John Edwards, etc., etc. Her materials are all sincere and believable. She truly does make ME feel empowered in my own life.

I have read the Eagle and the Rose, and also Proud Spirit I am totaly amazed with Rosemary Altea's writting and experiences she has a true gift, which comes across strongly in her books.

Connie Benson

Wow! I allowed myself to be soothed by Rosemary's voice and woke up from a relaxing session with an inner energy boost. Though I visualize often and easily enough, her step by step guide is inspirational and brings out the best of colors of one's soul.

Thanks Rosemary for sharing your wealth with us all. It was just the gift that I dearly needed in my quest for spiritual growth.

After seeing Rosemary Altea on a talk show. I put this book on reserve from the Library. About 3 months later I finally received a copy to read. I do agree with some of the other reviews. The book was not proofread very well. It was sometimes hard to follow. I found myself reading a sentence over and over again to follow what the author is saying. I was a bit weary about reading this book. Because of my personal Christian beleifs. I was pleased to see there was talk about God, Prayer and Heaven. I am half way through the book and besides the errors in the proofreading itself I find it a interesting topic to read about. Not sure If I believe it all myself but I have been able to pull some good out of it and apply it to my life and lives around me. I am not an avid reader but I do enjoy her writing and stories. I found myself not being able to put it down because I cant wait to see what she says next. I would recommend this book to a person who is having to deal with a loss of a loved one.

In this Rosemary Altea's second book she brings us even closer to the world of spirit and life after life. An inspiration for all that are in need or are in the process of healing. Some ideas in this new book maybe a bit difficult for some to get their minds around, but that's they whole idea-not to use your mind. Read this book with your heart and your soul and the anwsers and questions that you longed for start to unfold. Myself a clairvoyant since birth found this a catalyst for new beginnings, new questions and new answers. If you are wanting to learn more about what there is out there for us, waiting for us. If angels exist, what the universe and spirit is doing to assist us in this human experience, then this is a must read. Rosemary pushes the bounderies of life questions with the help of her spirit guide Grey Eagle, but these are questions that needed to be answered and anwers that needed to be read and heard by the world. Do yourself a favour, if only one-Read Proud Spirit. It will change you-Forever.

I picked up Rosemary's book and couldn't put it down. I found her message easy to follow and totally uplifting. I found the repetition interesting, as it is a common form of communication from our spiritual guides. I also found it interesting that Gray Eagle did not resolve her issues in her relationship. It would have been disappointing -- spirit guides do not resolve issues for us since that is part of our journey. I think Rosemary's personal story was a part of her own healing and encouraging to those who have similar issues in their own lives. I've seen her on television and read her books and "egomania" is not a term I would ever associate with her spirit. She appears to teach through example. I found her approach to healing to be realistic. Only God determines our fate, healing is not always physical in nature, but also on a spiritual level--if you read the book carefully-- brings peace to one's spirit. It takes courage to share one's own interpretation of age old "laws" such as the Ten Commandments. I found her insight thought provoking. For those of us who have been able to reach awareness of our spiritual guides and existence of our loved ones in Afterlife, Rosemary continues to be a teacher who seeks only to encourage and uplift. This book , as in The Eagle and the Rose, continues to guide us in our own studies. Her stories ring a bell of familiarity for those of us who have experienced this awareness, and let us know our community grows stronger. It takes courage to expose your heart and soul--and learn. That's the lesson I appreciated most from this book. A must read for anyone searching their soul, seeking awareness.

If you want to know more about the powers within and you've never explored this part of yourself before, then this just might be the book for you. If however, you've delved into this area before, you'll find it wishy washy and wished that the author would just get to the point! With that in mind, I found it rather boring. I'm not one for books that tell me all about the authors life stories and I certainly didn't learn anything new. Definitely a book for people who are looking for a starting point in this subject.

After reading the reviews here on Amazon, I almost didn't purchase this book. However, I couldn't stop thinking about it and decided I would buy it anyway. I sure am glad I did! The book was inspiring, interesting, intriguing and well-thought out. I have not read any other books by Rosemary Altea, but after seeing her interview on "Larry King Live" I was interested in the topic. I felt that her personal stories added a lot to the book and kept it moving forward. I appreciate her honesty in saying that taking control of your openness to the spiritual world (i.e., through her excercises) can take a long time to develop. I think a lot of people hope to read a book like this and instantly be able to communicate with the spirit world - but she sets your expectations correctly. Anyone looking for guidance and a clearer understanding of what it is like to communicate with the spirit world, should read this book.

Some people say this book is a waste of time and that you can make things happen by thinking about it. These people are too short sighted to look inside themselves and believe. Rosemary talks about being "at home". I believe that is half of the struggle is believing and being conscious of our surroundings. I've had trouble with the exercises in the book. They are intensive and are not able to be done quickly. They aren't easy and they're not meant to be. Learning about ourselves is never easy. For me, just picking up the book and reading it, I've had the strangest sensations. I e-mailed Rosemary about it and she said many people have written to her expressing similar things. Don't expect miracles like being able to freely talk to loved ones who have passed, but expect insight into yourself and your life and the possibilities of the afterlife as Rosemary tells it. I recommend this book for anyone willing to believe in her writings in "The Eagle in the Rose" and the "Proud Spirit". This book is definitely worth a try. I am definitely a believer now.