Provocative Spiritual Mystery
Walking Through Illusion by Betsy Otter Thompson is a book you will want to read over and over if you are interested in spiritual matters. The chapters each take a Biblical character and in a Q & A format the author has a dialogue with Jesus about that person and the purpose of the trials or temptations he or she had in life. The situations all are presented in such a way, with Jesus' answers so thought-provoking, that anyone can extrapolate the circumstances to his or her own life. The answers Jesus gives are definitely not what you have been taught in Sunday School but force you to see things from a new perspective, the perspective of eternity, which is not only after this life on earth but also before your spirit entered your body. The purpose of the book seems to be to make us think through what our spirit has chosen and committed to learn in this physical experience and to see that all the Universe conspires to help us learn the lessons we selected for this lifetime. It will take many readings to comprehend these simple illustrations which contain the Great Mystery. An EXCELLENT book.

What An Amazing Book
Unlike any other book I've read that just talks 'about' Jesus - this one felt more like I was part of a hypothetical personal interview with Jesus and all the biblical people who actually 'knew Him' and the affect He had on their lives and how they might have reacted to His choices. The Q&A worksheet at the end of each chapter was so useful - it helped me to change my own outlook by incorporating meaningful ideas from each of its short stories, and it's hard to find the kind of honesty that is exhibited by this author where she shares how her own life has also been greatly influenced by the book's messages. This book did more in helping me to understand my own spirituality and to question my perspective on life than anything else I've read, enabling me to make some long-awaited positive changes. A must-read for anyone who has questions about their own faith and beliefs and the part the church plays today in their life. There are so many unique possibilities to be gained from Walking Through Illusion!

This is a fascinating read from a very creative mind. The commentary gives real heft to characters profiled in the Bible. I found the chapter on Approval and the characterization of Mark to be spot on in terms of relating to the human need to simply be accepted. The commentary related how we are often putting on masks that reveal only of the portion of our self. The fine tuned dialogue moves us gracefully to a point of self acceptance which is a tribute to the brilliance of the author.

In Walking through Illusion, Betsy Otter Thompson delves into the human heart through her exploration of the people around Jesus. As her vehicle, she creates a conversation with him in order to understand his journey and the journeys of those around him. Her honest introspection of how the message affected her life helps the reader to remove the veil that keeps us from living life more fully. It’s an inspiring contribution from an inspiring author.

This book is very different from all other ones I’ve seen about Jesus. It doesn’t “talk” about Jesus and all the people we read about in the bible and bible classes. Instead this book gives the reader insight into how these people were affected by his life and choices. This is not a historical book. This is a book for those of us who have questions about our own faith and belief structure and the part it plays in today’s life. Read it more than once. This book points to the fact that even if we don’t realize it, we are all teachers for one another. We listen to the quiet voice that can lead us to greater understanding, to help our fellow man. Enjoy this book with an open heart, welcome the lessons.

Walking Through Illusion had a huge impact on me. I'm working on practicing the examples outlined in the book to see things in a new and wonderful way. Life is what you make of it and I want to make the best out of mine. Your book has given me an outlook I haven't had in a very long time. It's refreshing.

I will never forget you for this gift to my life. In some ways, it has caused me to bring down internal barriers, which allowed me to better assimilate what I’ve learned thus far on my journey. Walking Through Illusion helped me to bring it all together. Regardless of how this book is perceived or interpreted, the healing power of truth and love in it stands on its own; the ‘lessons’ are as applicable today as they were 2000 years ago.

Really well done, Betsy. You know I don't relate to Jesus per se, but I do relate to the wise words, life lessons, guides to thinking and behavior, and generosity of perspective - all expressed from the standpoint of love of self and therefore others.

This is the kind of book that I love to read because it’s written to be an interaction with the reader. In this book, Walking Through Illusion, the author, Betsy Otter Thompson, gives you thoughts to ponder, worksheets at the end of each chapter, and my favorite, her very own personal insights into what she herself has learned and how it relates to her own life.

How do I start a book review for a book that has changed my life? Set in dialogue format, Thompson asks all the right questions and the Jesus energy within her heart answers them from a place of pure love, understanding and truth. Walking Through Illusion isn’t a book that you pick up and just read; it is a book that demands connection with emotion and inner searching. It is a book that will bring you to new understanding about yourself, your life, and the people in it. Betsy Otter Thompson brilliantly combines the wisdom of Jesus with short notes of her own journey, as well as offers questions to help you realize your own truth at the end of each chapter. It is my belief that Walking Through Illusion can propel us all to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our role here on this planet.

Walking Through Illusion, by Betsy Otter Thompson, is an excellent way to learn spiritual principles. It brings out in easy to understand language the main points on the path of spiritual growth. I highly recommend reading and rereading this book, completing the work sheets, and walking through the illusion into enlightenment.

As I opened Walking Through Illusion by Betsy Otter Thomson, and began to read, I became fascinated with the way the author portrays thoughts and beliefs. This book is for anyone searching for insight into their heart and soul. .. Old truths are revealed through a different angle. Truths such as: “inner, not outer transformation is the way to create change” and, “in all the little things you relish are all the big things that matter.” This book teaches in a unique way that life is a mirror; the universal law of Cause and Effect, or, Reaping and Sowing. The book is filled with insight and allows you to see the truth through different eyes. A must read.

Walking Through Illusion, by Betsy Otter Thompson, is a thought provoking book based on the energy of love, and the freedom each of us has to express it. Much of the book is devoted to thoughts around the physics of action/reaction… The question asked within the book is profound: “If love is in the moment, and you’re happy now, why does it matter what the future brings?” The chapter on handicaps caught my attention specifically because my son is blind, and while both of us spent a great deal of time looking at this as a handicap, it has opened up a multitude of possibilities for his life, and is now viewed as a gift. In this chapter, we are taught that there is a truth that is right for everyone: that everyone is looking for the ultimate within themselves. This is a book you want to keep close to where you meditate and ask for guidance each day.