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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful: An Inspiration, August 30, 2006 By  Penny Lane (New York, NY) - See all my reviews I bought a copy of The Rosary when it came up by chance as an "Amazon Recommendation" for me. I completely believe in fate and signs and thought this to be one. Although I have tried in the past, I wouldn't normally read a book about a prayer but this one is different. It is more than a book. It's a kind voice speaking to you, whispering in the background even while it's put away neatly on your bookshelf. It made me look at the Rosary in a completely different way than I did in all my years of Catholic school. I would recommend it not only for someone who is interested in prayer but also for those of you who have trouble with meditation. I have tried "walking down the path into the forest and closing the gate" and so on and so on as many meditation guides recommend but the nagging stress of my day to day life always distracts me back to the present. Here, Gary Jansen teaches a deeply meaningful type of meditation. I now keep The Rosary on a shelf above my bed and have reached for it during some hardships that have occurred in my life in the past months. It is truly an inspiration.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: a beautifully written book, February 19, 2007 By  bookreaderfan - See all my reviews Gary Jansen shows us the importance of slowing down and,using the repeating prayers of the rosary, inducing a meditative state. He argues that by repeating the rosary you force onself to slow down. He uses some personal anecdotes to illustrate this. This book is a unique perspective and belongs in ones personal library of anyone trying to find peace thru the power of prayer. I loved this book!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: A Very Endearing Book!, April 11, 2008 By  A. Diaz (West Hempstead, New York United States) - See all my reviews    Sometimes when we grow up praying the Rosary, we lose the reverence we should have for it. With this book, the author has shed new light on how I see this prayer and the Mother of God. Instead of praying to her, we're asking her to sit down with us as we get to know her son better through her eyes. I would also recommend this book to any protestants who would like to understand the Catholic view point on Mary and the Rosary in a non-threatening way. The book itself is beautiful as well; Jansen has chosen exquisite artwork that serves as a photo album of Jesus' life for the reader to meditate on.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)