I have always wanted to visit Highgate, but economics keep me at home. There is a nice history of the cemetery and a it is wonderfully illustrated. If you are into cemeteries, Highgate is The Victorian Vallhalla and it amazes me that it is out of print. Wouldn't The Friends of Highgate make a couple bucks selling copies? There are graves I would have liked to have seen pictures of that aren't in it, Elizabeth Siddal for instance, but there are wonderful stories about the people who are there.

I was surprised, when struck with curiosity about Highgate Cemetery, that there was so little information available about this beautiful and fascinating landmark. I managed to find this photographic study of the cemetery through my library. What a shame that it's no longer in print. (I believe it WAS in print in the UK until not so long ago, but last time I checked Amazon UK it wasn't there). Beautiful, well done photos, a record of a time when death was common and loved ones were remembered with spectacular display and tender words. Many of the photos were taken prior to the vandalism that occurred there in the 60's and 70's, so this may be one of the few records of how the place appeared before then. I highly recommend anyone to seek this out through an interlibrary loan.

Hooray, hooray! I couldn't put the book down. How genuinely touching it was. Every emotion was experienced as I read it in 1.5 days. This book receives my standing ovation and I too, think it would make an excellent movie. The realness of your reality is nothing short of amazing and I applaud your strength in writing it. It's about time someone dared to stand up and tell the truth about the hidden hurts and pain of children, not just in society but especially in the church. Victoria, whatever you do, continue to hold your head up, the shame is not yours. I would love to meet you one day just to shake your hand and tell you that I'm glad you're better and not bitter. Good luck on future endeavors. You are VICTORY!

This book is awesome. I could picture everything the author wrote and was wishing that it would become a movie. It could help many people with abuse or past abuse.

Although I've never met her, I found myself wanting to contact her and ask her more about the children in her family or just invite them over to talk. The book also made me angry enough to cry and again realize that some children from different generations were looked at as property and not human. They were told stories about the bible and themselves that were not totally true and were also held responsible for their parent's past misfortunes.

There are many people like the one's in Victoria's book. I applaude her for writing the book, the first adults who helped them, and send her my love and prayers for overnight success for delivering such a powerful and much needed message that will soon help so many people she won't be able to keep count.

Her book is wonderful! GOD BLESS YOU VICTORIA!

THE MESSAGE HERE IS THAT VICTORIA ANN HEIRSTON IS A SURVIVOR. SHE INSPIRES READERS TO SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS TO RISE ABOVE THEIR OWN FLAWS. A POSITIVE MESSAGE OF HOPE AND SPIRITUALITY COMES THROUGH LOUD AND CLEAR.THIS IS A VERY WELL WRITTEN BOOK, AND I KNOW WE WILL BE HEARING THE NAME VICTORIA ANN HEIRSTON IN THE NEAR FUTURE. A VERY GOOD READ.

Everyone in this life suffers from one thing or another; pain from an illness or injury is only one way we suffer. There is loss, poverty, health issues, relationship problems, world conditions. Sometimes we have no place to turn.

My experience was one of darkness from the age of puberty; around thirteen. The time was in the fifties when children should be enjoying their lives. I had a good life, but did suffer social anxiety, shyness (or maybe that was depression)' who knew at that time. I just remember being very reclusive, not feeling comfortable in the public arena, feelings of insufficiency and insecurity; not being who I was, alway prefering to be someone else. There was a darkness to my life. There was no enjoyment of the simple pleasures. Sleep was my only escape and yet the morning always came; too soon for me, for it would begin all over again. The isolation, the pain.

Along this journey I did commit to marriage; having a daughter that I prize, a successful career, and a spiritual maturity that helped me immensely in my recovery process.

I met my therapist every weeek for over two years and was placed on medication that I still. to this day, take every day. But, it was my spirituality that pulled me through. That support system (or whatever you choose to call it) got me through and made all the difference in my life.

Read the Book and See for Yourself.

HAVE A GOOD AND GODLY DAY!

I LOVE THIS BOOK (27) TIMES!!!!! I HOPE THE AUTHOR IS WRITING A THIRD FOLLOW UP BOOK OR A MOVIE. VICTORIA ANN HEIRSTON SOUNDS LIKE A VERY DEEPLY SINCERE, TRUTHFUL AND RELIGOUS LADY.
I'M SURE THIS BOOK WILL BE OF GRATE HELP TO PEOPLE LIKE ME.
I FEEL LIKE I LIVED IN VICTORIA'S BOOK AS MARK.
I'M NOW IN PAIN AND VERY, VERY, VERY DEPRESSED! HOPE THIS BOOK HELPS ME.
WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHERE THE PICTURE ON THE COVER WAS TAKEN.

This is Arabella's story, and I think I enjoyed it only a little less than that of Bersaba and Angelet. (I like to hear two sides of a story.) I found Arabella a little dull, but I liked Harriet. :) Arabella seemed to lack the fire of her mother, Bersaba. All in all, this was a good book, but I figured out the ending wayy before I was finished.

An exciting look at England during Cromwell's reign and after the triumphant return of Charles II. We are introduced to the adult Arabella, to Carlton, and to the irrepressible Harriet whose lives all continue in "The Love Child," "Song of the Siren," and "Will You Love Me In September." There is a little bit of everything in "Lament for A Lost Lover" - history, romance, and mystery. The reader can connect with the characters, share in the intrigue, feel their pain and rejoice at their happiness. The characters become friends who you will want to visit again and again. It is a book that can be enjoyed by itself or as part of the series that began with "Miracle at St. Bruno's."

This is an excellent book. It is very imformative and useful. The book is well written. Furthermore, the author is concise and knowledgable.

Law and Science: Cases and Materials by Victoria Sutton was awarded the Texas Tech University President's Book Award April 2003, as the most outstanding book published by a Texas Tech University faculty member.

The book focuses on attitudinal healing. The book has 4 parts. The first part introduces the notion of attitudinal healing.The second part deals with the issues of relationships. Part three develpes different stepping stones in the journey of attitudinal healing. This part deals with the ego and its role in fear based orientation to life. The basis idea is to recognize the role of split mind and heal it. One should transform fear into love. Final steping stone is the significance of forgiveness. The inner teacher is to be recognized and listened for guidance. Last part gives 15 lessons for daily meditations. For example, Lesson 10 " Today I forgive my parents totally, releasing us all from past ". Lesson 15 : I will be still for an instant. (Reminds Bible). Good book; ideal for gifts.

I first read this book about 7 years ago and at the time it had a transforming effect on my life. Based on the principles of "A Course in Miracles", yet light hearted and easy to read. While the message may seem too simple for those who believe that life is supposed to be difficult, if you apply the principles to your own life without judging them, you will see for yourself that sometimes it's the simple things in life that really make a difference. If you are interested in creating more meaningful relationships then this book will give you the skills you need to do so. Read it with an open mind and you just might find that Love Is the Answer!

Ms. Dark has done it again.... I'm looking forward to reading more from this talented writer. ~ Romance Communications

...The best historical romance I've read this year ..." ~ Crescent Blues Magazine

As individuals, we all desire love and fulfillment from our loved ones and partners. While many of us are blessed to receive this in a positive, healthy manner, others seek it in such a desperate manner that it eventually leads to heartache and self-destruction. Victoria Warren explores this topic in her novel LOVING IN THE DARK.

In LOVING IN THE DARK, we are introduced to Samantha. A professional woman, she is like each of us, desiring love and fulfillment. After a bitter split, she meets Isaiah who she later marries. In the beginning, Isaiah seems to be the perfect mate, but as time passes, Samantha discovers that Isaiah is not all that he seems. Underneath the surface, he is abusive and carries secrets that will later play both a pivotal and life-changing role in Samantha's life. What secrets does Isaiah carry? How will Samantha be affected? The answers will surprise and move you.

From the beginning, Warren offers a story that is not only honest, but also powerful and real. Samantha is not simply a fictional character; she is so relatable that she could be your mother, sister, daughter, friend, niece or aunt. Warren allows Samantha's story to speak out with so much passion and emotion that you literally are taken on the journey with her, as if you are her spirit that is by her side. Known as "the Writing Messiah", Warren has proven this point through this book. She is indeed one author to watch.

Reviewed by Kanika (Nika) Wade
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I think this book was wondeful when my Auntie Victoria gave this book to me and my friends. People may wonder what an 14 year old is doing reading this book because I have to give my Auntie credit this is an good book that an African-America woman wrote. Well, I just want to tell everyone that you should take time to read Miss Victoria Warren book and her poetry book. You should also give her some credit for being an Black woman doing her thing and being independent.

Keianna

Maybe This Time is a superbly written book. It replays the lives of a couple over and over again throughout time until they finally get it right and attain everlasting love. Not only is it a magnificent look into this couple's relationship, as well as a deep taste of a variety of cultures and time periods, it is a glorious testimony to the power of love. A love than can last for all eternity.

For lovers of time-travel romance, you're in for a thrill of a read. MAYBE THIS TIME is the most extraordinary book I've read for years. Prepare yourself for an emotional journey that will touch the deepest recesses of your heart and soul with universal themes that transcend time and place and stretch the boundaries of the genre. For all those who have loved and hurt and searched for healing, this book will bring soothing joy and spiritual renewal that will give you the courage to love again and again and again

I am not writing this review because I have read this book. I am
writing it because this book is so hard to find. If this book was so important to John F. Kennedy, why is it not available so those interested in the late President can read it to? Should this book not be reissued for other generations to read? It is just a thought from someone who wants to know more about JFK.

I loved this book. Of the many books on the period which I have read, this is probably my favorite. Melbourne is a fascinating character, and the author gives a masterful account of his life. For a period which can be dry if not properly set forth, I found this book to be a real page turner. Lord Cecil gives a thoroughly interesting account of Melbourne's early life, and in particular his stormy relationship with his wife Lady Caroline. She emerges, as is well documented, as bordering upon lunacy. Her antics are well documented and amusing, although I couldn't help feel a sense of frustration that Melbourne was entirely too tolerant of her behaviour. While Melbourne appears to be somewhat wishy-washy, his amiable nature is precisely the key ingedient for his rise to Prime Minister: everyone liked him. Lord Cecil's insight into the evolution of Melbourne's character is fascinating, and reveals something of a tragic figure. Indeed, the later part of Melbourne's life, is sad. Much of the later part of the work is devoted to Melbourne's close relationship with the young Queen Victoria, and upon her marriage, Melbourne's life become tragically empty. The end of the book gives an account of the loneliness of Melbourne's later years, and it reveals Melbourne as more susceptible to bouts of melancholy. But that is the truth of the matter, and it does not detract from the enjoyment of Lord Cecil's work. Finally, it is interesting to note that this book was cited by President John F. Kennedy as his favorite book. Some have attributed this to the accounts of the behavior of the ruling aristocracy in Britain during the whig era, wherein they ruled during the week and ran to the country for parties and relations. I found these desciptions of the book by some of JFK's contemporaries to be inaccurate. While such events are described generally, as they should be to properly account for the period, the focus of Lord Cecil's work is upon the character and evolution of Melbourne himself. This results i! n a comprehensive and altogether enjoyable account of the period. I highly recommend this book.