The Destiny of Miro

I want to thank Julie Rickard Very much for this wonderful book.This book begins with 8 year old Miro observing the mental break down of his father after the death of Jerrie (one of Miro's brothers). His father becomes convinced that he is hearing the voice of an angry God deciding that the family should be punished for their sins. Miro does not drink the poisoin and gets away from his father. He travels to a friends house and lives with them for a while.His new adoptive family thinking they are doing right asks the Friar To talk with Miro about the murders and suicide of his family. Things go from bad to worse, and he continues seeking for spiritual peace with God.I enjoyed this book VERY much, and I recommend it to you.I have known women like Heather (Miro's soulmate) that are so security conscious they are paralyzed with fear of losing the nice clothes and comfort. They lack the courage to choose the person they really love.Please E-mail me if you have questions or comments about this review. Two Bears.Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

"Destiny of Miro" is truly a masterpiece of fiction writtenby first time author Julie Rae Rickard. Not one of us goes throughlife without wondering who we are and for what purpose do we exist. Isthere an afterlife? Have we lived in another place and time, our soulreturned to Earth in its present corporeal body to atone for pasttransgressions or even sins of family members? Are there spiritguides in nature suggesting the path to self discovery and the truthof existence? Is our mind a battleground of conflict between reasonand emotion? Do we recognize an "inner voice" that pointsthe way if we would only take the time to listen? This book asks thevery same questions without telling us what we should or should not doto find happiness, peace, contentment and fulfillment. It is a nondenominational, mystical journey into the puzzle of life as seenthrough the eyes of an eight year old boy who survives the horrificmurder of his entire family at the hands of a crazed father believingthis vile act ordained by an angry God to atone for sins committed byhis maternal grandparents. It was Miro's destiny to die. How dare herefuse to take the poison as commanded by his father. But refuse hedid, exchanging death for a lifetime of torment and recrimination. Weaccompany him on his journey to manhood experiencing the devastatingpain caused by fear and guilt. We are confronted by the possibilityof reincarnation, why people seem to know us even though we have onlymet them in our dreams. We learn that destiny is not set in stone,that the freedom to choose is still ours to make. God is always withus paving the road to salvation, but we must seek His counsel. We canexperience God in our personal lives if we are aware of and receptiveto his messengers. This book is a real page turner because in a sensewe are all like Miro, searching for truth and the ultimate good. Youcannot finish "Destiny of Miro" without questioning your ownlife and profiting from the story's enlightened, indeed provocativeexamination of spirituality and our relationship to God in aconfusing, materialistic world.

Have you ever wondered about your own destiny? Have you ever had a parent say something to you, as a child, that you believed because it was your parent, but your gut told you it was wrong? Miro belived what his father told him and caried these words through out his life. He belived his destiny was passed on, and he can't do anything about it; or can he?! This book was hard to put down, and Julie made you feel you were part of the book. You become Miro and are able to feel and see everthing Miro goes through. Can't wait to read Julie's next book.

The Destiny of Miro is a wonderful tale of a young boy's quest through life to find his own truth and destiny. This story is written in a way that made me think of such classic quest stories as The Odyssey and The Illiad. Miro's painful journey is one that reflects what "everyman" must go through -- finding his/her own truth, destiny, and purpose in life. His struggles touch the heart. Julie Rickard lends a new, contemporary tone to the classic quest for identity, and I would highly recommend this novel.

A unique setting and unique story line. Everyone searches for their destiny at some point in their lives. Miro's search begins at a young age under incredible circumstances. A story of courage of the human spirit and the connection of nature and love in all our lives. Julie Rickard has a bright future as an up and coming new author!