The Golden Thread: Where to Find Purpose in the Stages of Your Life Paperback – Import, 9 April 2020

WOW! This book will resonate for anyone that feels a "nudge" that they are meant for something more but are not sure even how to define the "nudge". Dr. Holly Woods, through her own vulnerability, opens us to how we are all woven with a golden thread but for a variety of reasons lose sight of it from a young age. She shares many stories, including her own, to peel the onion of what purpose really is and why we have lost sight of it. She then offers tools for us to re-find it, connect with it, and maximize it to live a purposeful, fulfilling life. Brava Holly for taking such a complex issue and offering it in a way that everyone can benefit!

Acquiring Wisdom, that is what Holly is talking about in her insightful and revealing exposition of her own journey and the enlightenment she has acquired along the way.A very good read for anyone, but particularly for those who have recognized that they are unique and valuable and have a responsibility to reach their highest potential. For those that have not been blessed with that recognition, Holly provides the road that may lead to acquisition of that understanding.With excellent scholarship and a unique approach, she has synthesized the scientific literature and combined her own insights to illuminate the golden thread of purpose that has provided guidance in the lives of former clients and has been identified by mentors. She enables understanding of the golden thread in all our lives with engaging and informative case studies. Holly has done a good thing. Do not miss the opportunity to learn from her and to find your own golden thread. Five Stars. Doug

This is an inspiring book in terms of focusing on how to take one's life experiences and use them for good. In particular, I could deeply relate with Wood's childhood story dealing with a mentally ill parent. We all have our "stuff" and while it can be tempting to get caught up in the unfairness of it all, even the hardest experiences in our lives can have meaning if we're able to use them to help others and to find purpose in what we've gone through. This book came to me at a critical time in my life when I made a pivot towards following my purpose.This is a deep and meaningful book. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to bring ALL their life experiences to bear in a positive way in their lives and those of others.

You know when you see something or read something and it feels like it must have been created just for you, that's how I felt reading this entire book. It was a gift from the universe that I listened to the whispers to get this book, then read this book, and now see what comes from my expanding perspective. I am grateful to have been connected in even a small way to this author and her teaching. It was proof to me this was meant to be when I knew one of the people she shares stories about, I feel joyfully and connected. Thank you for everything you put into this book, it is life enhancing!

What a powerful and insightful book! My favorite quote from the book: "I’ve learned that the more I accept and honor each of the seeming “mistakes” I’ve made in life, along with the circumstances to which I was “victim,” the more easily I can see the shadow and thus the gift of the experience." This is just what I need to hear and remind myself that mistakes are there for reasons. At any age and circumstance, we are capable of finding a purpose and meaning in life. Highly recommend this book!