Book Endorsements

Early Reviews for The Breath of God!

“The Breath of God is a beautiful book, visually and spiritually. As lovely as its artwork is, its rich mix of words and images takes us to the depths of something lovelier still, which many people call God, whose name is both known and unknown. This book moves as the human heart moves, between the seen and the unseen, and somehow em- braces it all. Read this book meditatively, in the spirit with which it was written, and it will open your heart—to yourself, to others, and ultimately to the beauty behind this world of suffering and joy.”

—Parker J. Palmer, author of The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, and Healing the Heart of Democracy

 
 

“We need living spiritual practices today, and not just belief systems. We need changed hearts and lives, and not just belonging systems. Here you are offered a true path of transformation!”

—Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Naked Now and Everything Belongs

 
 
 
 

“This wise book reveals Julie Hliboki as a person of peace, of deep interfaith appreciation, of profound self-awareness, and a master teacher of sacred expression.”

—Robert McDermott, Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies and Editor of The New Essential Steiner

 
 
 
 

“The Breath of God, written and compiled by Julie Hliboki, is a devotional poetic reflection on the most beautiful Names of God, offered through the language of personal experience bringing words together with beautiful artistry creating devotional songs based on the Monotheistic tradition. Dr. Hliboki’s poetic reflections bring the reader together with the seeking heart of the wayfarer, a heart that sees beauty in all that exists, experiences divine in every reflection, appreciates the bounty and richness that she has received from the generosity of the Being, yet expressed in a contemporary language for the modern reader.”

—Nahid Angha, Ph.D., Co-director of the International Association of Sufism and Executive Director of Sufism Journal

 
 

“A springboard to dive deep into the well of contemplative practice…each mandala an island on which to surface and rest for reflection and creative expression.”

—Dr. Mary Pilat, Purdue University

 
 
 
 

“As a teacher of contemplative practice, I am constantly reminded that most practices focus on only one dimension of experience—for example, the use of images rather than words. But Julie Hliboki moves past this narrow- ness, inviting us into a multi-dimensional contemplative experience. She draws on the wisdom of the Abrahamic spiritual paths to weave together processes of vocal, musical, and visual expression, as well as insights from the sacred words, texts, and sages. By allowing us to activate this full range of contemplative capacities, The Breath of God offers us a rare and much-needed experience: a profoundly integrated contemplative practice for the cultivation of a profoundly integrated life.”

—Andrew Dreitcer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Spirituality and Director of the Center for Engaged Compassion, Claremont School of Theology

 
 

“A stunning feast of the spirit, this book describes a pathway to God. Through stories of her personal journey, the author shows us how we can breathe God too. By drawing upon faith traditions, she shares wisdom of the ancients. We have been invited on the journey, accompanied every step of the way.”

—Frances Henry, founder of Global Violence Prevention

 
 
 

“Julie Hliboki is an amazing person, a true entrepreneur of the Spirit. In this book she opens the door to an authentic interfaith pathway. For those new to this journey, she provides guidance for first steps on the contemplative journey.”

—Dr. Ben Campbell Johnson, author of Beyond 9/11: Christians and Muslims Together

 
 
 

“Here is a contemporary and inspired presentation of the Names of God. They are presented in various creative modalities to inspire the reader in his/her own spiritual journey in the world. These are the beautiful divine names that will enlighten the seeker.”

—Aziza Scott, head of the Esoteric School, Sufi Order International

 
 
 

“The author emphasizes her readers’ capacity to embark on spiritual adventures of their own. One of her mandalas might prompt one to say, “That’s not how I perceive that concept.” I am sure that Hliboki’s answer would be to hand each such person a brush of their own and a palette of paints.

—Alexander Patico, Secretary (North America), Orthodox Peace Fellowship

 
 
 

“This book provides a way for people to find rest and peace in the midst of an often hectic life and to connect deep within to their own source of love and truth. The questions and contemplative expressions encourage a deep search for the sacred within.”

—Christina Puchalski, MD, Director and Founder, The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health