Intimacy, healing, love—it’s what author Mariah McKenzie searches for in this beautifully written and intriguing memoir. Not only does she find these, but she travels farther than most people would to taste truth. Well done to McKenzie for her willingness to be vulnerable, not just in this book, but in her life. Reading this book will inevitably inspire readers to be more curious, more forgiving, and to strive for more – in all aspects of our humanity and beyond it. ( )

This is an unusually bold and candid account of one woman’s passionate and constant 25-year quest for more authenticity, more sexual and spiritual intimacy. She seeks a deeper connection to her life partner and to her own soul. With unabashed truth-telling, Mariah shares how finding her husband in bed with her best friend was – beyond the deep sense of betrayal and distrust –the catalyst that accelerated her search, together with him, for more.

This is much more than a juicy memoir–though it is that. It is also a rich source of inspiration and guidance for those who are convinced there must be more to life and are wondering how to go about finding it. This determined pair explores many significant avenues, and Mariah shares the resources they used and the results they got. As a psychotherapist, I found it a fascinating longterm “case study” of how one woman uncovered and worked through issues of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, and came to a place of deep connection with herself, her beloved, and with the Universe.

This is a memoir of hope and promise for those who have been sexually abused and for those who are looking for more in their lives, as well as a real gem for those who just like a good, juicy read. -- Sharry L. (css library staff)
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I heartily endorse Mariah's story of her spiritual journey. It has all the features that make a compelling spiritual autobiography as well as those that make a touching love story. There is soul-searching despair and its transcendence as well as heart-wrenching desire and its fulfillment. Mariah and her husband have committed themselves to the spiritual path as well as to each other with commendable tenacity. And the juicy bits are sure to turn the properly prudish red with embarrassment or perhaps green with envy. I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to balance busy lives with meditation practice, and especially to anyone seeking to heal from sexual trauma and transform their lives in the pursuit of highest Love.
~Matthew S. (css member)