Official Review: Manifesting Miracles by Barbara E Harris

mmm17 · Post by **mmm17** » 04 Sep 2019, 11:29

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Manifesting Miracles" by Barbara E Harris.]

3 out of 4 stars

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Manifesting Miracles: True Stories of Extraordinary Coincidences, written by Barbara E. Harris, is a non-fiction book that explores extraordinary experiences (coincidences?) that can’t be rationally explained by science. Although some people choose to explain these phenomena as mere coincidences, Harris believes in the Jungian concept of synchronicity – “the occurrence of simultaneous events that are related in a profound yet a causal way.” She argues that one could also call these events meaningful coincidences.

Throughout the book, readers learn that Harris has been involved in “unexplainable experiences” since she was a teenager. The author begins the narrative explaining how she became a nurse because she wanted to heal people. As someone who has “traveled to the other side during a Near Death Experience (NDE),” she strongly believes that “there is a paradigm beyond the physical.”

What I most enjoyed about this first-person narrative was how Harris described the unfolding of her bond with the Virgin Mary. Like so many Catholic women, the author felt an unexplainably strong connection to the Virgin Mary. Surprisingly, though, she wasn't raised as a Catholic. “Neither the Baptist church I attended for the first twelve years of my life nor the small neighborhood Methodist church I belonged to thereafter emphasized Mary’s role,” she explains. Nonetheless, she had an impressive vision of Mother Mary in Clearwater, Florida, and this gave her the courage to tell her story.

Additionally, I very much liked the several prayers and poems that the author presents in the book. I thought it was delightful and inspiring to see how she intertwines them with the narration of several of her life experiences. Among other singular and remarkable events, Harris’ life involved surviving cancer and a Near Death Experience, adopting a baby girl (little Amy), arranging the adoption of a biological grandchild, and dealing with her husband’s passing. All this happened under the guidance of her dear Mother Mary, the Blessed Mother. But no spoilers are allowed!

Lastly, I rate Manifesting Miracles 3 out of 4 stars. I greatly enjoyed the heartfelt and hopeful tone used by Harris in this book. The only thing I disliked was the editing, which is not in its final form yet, for I found several errors. I would gladly give it the maximum rating once the editing errors are fixed. This book is full of poetic symbolism, and I believe it will appeal to readers who value spirituality. It bears a positive message. However, if you are a skeptic reader, you should probably steer clear of it.

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Nizar Ali Shah · Post by **Nizar Ali Shah** » 08 Sep 2019, 04:41

Manifesting Miracles by Barbara E Harris is a non- fiction book that shares very important experiences which she calls coincidences.These can not be explained or understood by science.There are some who believe in this spirituality in life and majority do not.Harris strongly believes in this and calls it meaningful coincidences and are of high value for her.Harris has faced gone through both happy and very difficult times of her life.Her deep belief in Mother Mary is understandable and a real panacea for the alleviation of worldly suffering as well as spiritual suffering.Harris has very beautifully intertwines several of her life experience.The book is a great useful book for those who believe in spirituality and for some who don't that is their affair.

gali · Post by **gali** » 30 Oct 2019, 05:13

A non-fiction book about supernatural experiences and the author's bonding with Mary sounds uplifting. It looks like she had a lot to deal with (cancer and a near deathe xperience). Intertwining prayers and with her life experiences is a nice touch. Hopefully, those editing errors were fixed by now. I am not into spirituality, but I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the review!

Stephanie Elizabeth · Post by **Stephanie Elizabeth** » 30 Oct 2019, 05:33

While it sounds like the book needs another round of editing, I think the author has crafted quite an inspirational story. I find it so interesting that although she was not raised as a Catholic, she felt a great attachment to the Virgin Mary. A book about unexplained miracles will definitely be on my list! Thanks for the great review!

Post by **Emy Katherine** » 30 Oct 2019, 05:50

An inspirational read for fans of non-fiction books. Not my genre, but I got my copy! I am glad you enjoyed the author's hopeful tone. Too bad for the editing issues! Thank you for the detailed review!

Jsovermyer · Post by **Jsovermyer** » 30 Oct 2019, 05:55

Manifesting Miracles is a spiritual, deeply religious non-fiction account of the author's life and the miracles she believes have occurred for her. After seeing a vision of the Mother Mary, she felt compelled to write this book. Congratulations to the author for being chosen as BOTD. Thanks to the reviewer for your excellent review.

maxiphemmax · Post by **maxiphemmax** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:21

Many of us believe in miracle and different unnatural occurrences. Through these experiences, differents bonds are made, and the author finds hers in the Mother Mary. Thanks for the review.

faint9 · Post by **faint9** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:24

Harris encounters so many unexplainable events in her life. This becomes as shockers even in her own life. Imagine graduating being the best in the history of the institution. How this happens she doesn't know herself. Congrats on being BOTD.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:25

This is an inspirational non-fiction book on spirituality, growth, and exploring synchronicity in everyday life and experiences. The book is temporarily free on Amazon Kindle and has an amazing OnlineBookClub review. I rated the book 3 out of 4 stars. Congrats on the BOTD.

Post by **Ngozi Onyibor** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:29

I think this is a book I will enjoy. I especially like that Barbara is non-Catholic, yet she had an encounter with the Virgin Mary; I think it makes the book much more profound.

Neha++ · Post by **Neha++** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:36

In Manifesting miracles author has told the story of her life which many people will like to call coincidences, but I believe some people will surely relate themselves with author's story. Thank you for your engaging review.

Erin Dydek · Post by **Erin Dydek** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:42

Thanks for the helpful review. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but the meaningful coincidences and mysterious aspects of this story have piqued my interest. Personal accounts of near death experiences are certainly interesting.

Dorcasogun · Post by **Dorcasogun** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:43

Hmmmm,manisfedting miracles doesn't just occur, u have to make it happen,

Elizabeth Pass · Post by **Elizabeth Pass** » 30 Oct 2019, 06:54

I like the author's strong bond with Mother Mary, especially since it was not just something she grew up with. At first, I thought this book would tell different people's stories, but it sounds more like a memoir.

Janalyn101 · Post by **Janalyn101** » 30 Oct 2019, 07:03

Thanks for the great review! Although it really gets on my last nerve when people use more palatable words to describe heaven and believing in God. Such as there’s another power Don and Nazi believes there’s an app the life that she goes to heaven when she dies. These are just pet peeve of mine. Thanks for the review! Thanks for the great review! Although it really gets on my last nerve when people use more palatable words to describe heaven and believing in God. Such as there’s another power Don and Nazi believes there’s an app the life that she goes to heaven when she dies. These are just pet peeve of mine