You Own the Power: Stories and Exercises to Inspire and Unleash the Force Within

As far as I can tell, I have every book RoseMary Altea has published. I have sent her tape-recorded books to friends and relatives and I have read every book she has published. They have helped me tremendously and I find her to be a very interesting person who knows how to express herself well. My only "disappointment" is that she doesn't publish many books, as do some "authors" who write "hundreds". Her books are definitely worth the read and I don't get the feeling she is just writing in order to make money. She seems very sincere, she has something of value to say, and I have only heard good things about her.

Some people say this book is a waste of time and that you can make things happen by thinking about it. These people are too short sighted to look inside themselves and believe. Rosemary talks about being "at home". I believe that is half of the struggle is believing and being conscious of our surroundings. I've had trouble with the exercises in the book. They are intensive and are not able to be done quickly. They aren't easy and they're not meant to be. Learning about ourselves is never easy. For me, just picking up the book and reading it, I've had the strangest sensations. I e-mailed Rosemary about it and she said many people have written to her expressing similar things. Don't expect miracles like being able to freely talk to loved ones who have passed, but expect insight into yourself and your life and the possibilities of the afterlife as Rosemary tells it. I recommend this book for anyone willing to believe in her writings in "The Eagle in the Rose" and the "Proud Spirit". This book is definitely worth a try. I am definitely a believer now.

I listened to the tapes and really enjoyed them. They have assisted me to be able to take charge of my life more and the ability to really relax and think calmly. I highly recommend the book or the tapes.

This is indeed a different book for Rosemary, but I can't get enough of what she has to teach those of us who are looking for a more spiritual path to follow. Reading this book takes an open mind from beginning to end. We all have the power to connect with the spirits that have passed on. We all have the power to heal not only ourselves but others. Positive thoughts and energy gives us the power to make our own lives more peaceful and spiritual. I liked the book so much, I also bought the audiobook tapes.

The whole point is missed when one worries about superb editing. It's the spirit of this piece of work that we must address with open minds. Steinbeck's works were notorious in their need of massive editorial work, but the spirit of his work certainly moved the world. Rosemary is a gift....a rare gift. She came to offer us ways of peace in this tumultuous life. She is not a grammarian or a historian or a biblical scholar. She is a nice person with a special gift from God. Through her books, a gateway was opened for me. It is not a floodgate as she encounters, but it has been a wonderful experience. In meditation, a late grandfather showed me the two homes he was building. Why, I ask him? He told me his sons (my uncles) were coming home. The family laughed, but they decided it was time for a big family reunion. Wonderful hugs and conversations and love renewed among all. 2 months later the older uncle died during a routine angioplasty. 3 months later the younger uncle climbed off the roof he was cleaning, eased himself into a patio chair and drifted off peacefully into eternity. I doubt the visit with my grandfather would have ever happened if Rosemary had not prepared me through her writings. Can we learn to ignore the tree stumps and experience the magnificent forest before us?