Within Six Journeys, you will find one beginning, two middles, and three endings, which equals six stories that take Trish and her cohorts in various directions and deliver diverse outcomes. The book’s unique organization, reminiscent of a choose-your-own-adventure story, allows readers to explore the possible paths that Trish can take to find meaning in her life. Trish’s story affirms that an attitude of love, forgiveness, and compassion can soften challenges and build advantages along life’s path.
Trish Clark is a talented young musician who profoundly believes in the divine and models a renaissance way of living. She’s a beautiful old soul with a deep faith in God and a self-help expert. However, her father’s death propels her on a wild ride of paranormal activities, unstable relationships, and events she’ll eventually both regret and cherish.
With her goodwill and generosity, Trish explores the needs and desires of Mary, a psychotic, bedridden woman who wants to hire Trish as a ghostwriter for her book. Trish’s excursions also bring her to the wild mountains of New Mexico and North Carolina, out to the blue Atlantic Ocean, and deep into the mystical realm. All of these locations assist her in overcoming loss and grief.
To the spiritual soldiers who march for understanding, acceptance, peace, forgiveness, and love despite tremendous odds against the norms of society. May you all acknowledge the power of your capacity to unveil what’s been hidden since birth and recognize the divine in all.
LA Times Festival of Books Review
Kathleen Faflik's Six Journeys of Love & Light is an enthralling, multi-layered exploration of faith, grief, and self-discovery. At its heart is Trish Clark, a gifted musician with an old soul, whose deep faith and Renaissance approach to life guide her through an extraordinary path of love, loss, and the supernatural.
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From the moment Trish is thrust into a whirlwind of paranormal encounters, intense relationships, and profound emotional struggles, readers are drawn into a world that is both deeply spiritual and undeniably human. The novel’s structure—offering multiple paths and endings—creates a unique, immersive reading experience, allowing us to journey with Trish as she navigates the many possibilities life presents.
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One of the book’s greatest strengths is its richly detailed settings, spanning from the rugged mountains of New Mexico and North Carolina to the serene vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. Each location plays a pivotal role in Trish’s transformation, serving as both a physical and symbolic landscape for her growth and healing.
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The characters Trish encounters—particularly Mary, a psychotic, bedridden woman with an urgent desire to share her story—add layers of mystery, intrigue, and emotional depth to the narrative. Trish’s compassion and resilience shine through, reinforcing the novel’s central themes of love, forgiveness, and the power of faith.
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Faflik’s storytelling is both poetic and profound, offering a novel that is as much about personal reflection as it is about adventure and discovery. Six Journeys is not just a book—it’s an experience, one that encourages readers to embrace life’s uncertainties with an open heart and a spirit of exploration.
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This is a must-read for those who love stories of personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and the delicate balance between the seen and unseen worlds. Kathleen Faflik has crafted a thought-provoking, beautifully woven tale that lingers long after the final page.
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