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"And Rainedrops Fall Down My Cheeks"
"And Rainedrops Fall Down My Cheeks" is an extraordinary account of the experiences of a woman
with the second sight. Her story reveals a world invisible to the rest of us, which I have yet to see documented with such
openness and honesty. Her sincerity towards her reader as she describes her growing understanding of her gift through trials,
tribulations, insights and revelations shine through, as does the transcendant love that she radiates to those around her,
and through her book. Her experiences and those of people like her, deserve serious consideration, since they are part of
the reality in which we all live. No world view that excludes them can be considered complete. - Ila
France Porcher author of "My Sunset Rendezvous"
The
amazing front cover of this wonderful book had drawn me into reading an exciting story of a life of a very gifted person.
Her journey through life took her down many paths sometimes with happiness and sometimes with sadness but to overcome so many
trials in her life has lead me to believe that if you long for a deeper level or desire to know and learn more about your
inner self, then you should read this book. Yes, it will change you. Congratulations on a great book. -
Elsie, New Zealand
This book gives a glimpse
into life as a psychic that warms your heart and feeds your soul. Raines first book shows the adversity of being human while
progressing on her spiritual path. The stories were interesting and i found myself at the end of the book much too quickly.
I look forward to her next book and the wisdom that she offers for her own spiritual path. - Cindy,
USA
I thought the book was very good. It had great insight to
Raines abilities i.e. how she connects to the animals, talks to the animals. I think this is so cool. I think its
great that Raine had such an early start in her life to be able to "see" people from the other side. Once
you read it, it's really important to go back and read it again because you absorb more the second time around. It had it's
spooky moments! A definite "must read." - Elizabeth, Australia
I can relate to the story. I think its so important to open your awareness to inter-dimensional energies.
I think the author must have made a difference to many through this book. - Taran
Dhillon author of "Nectar Of The Grateful Victim"
Raine
is quite an incredible woman. Imagine being in speaking terms with your guardian angel. Imagine being able to see dead people
and give comfort to the rest of us who don't have these gifts. I've read a lot of books about mediums who can communicate
with the dead, but this was the first book where I was able to read the story of a very human woman who has become a
medium. Hearing her life story and the influences in her life that made her the remarkable woman she is today was so amazing.
Raine's dreams were like being allowed a view into a greater world than the one we live in. The fact that she can
keep her feet on the ground while communing with the spirit world says a lot about who she is. Raine just might be
one of those interesting people I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. I hope she keeps up her sacred work and that
she writes more books. In these dark times, it's reassuring to know we have people like Raine keeping the light going
for us all. - Robin Landry author of "When I Dream"
This hard covered book was an easy read good size to handle. Chapter by chapter it was hard to put down
so I was excited to find out what else did Raine (the author) discover on her journeys. I will re-read it again
but instead of running through each chapter, sit and embrace each journey/experience this time. I do think this book should
have come with a purse pack of tissues as rainedrops also fell down my cheeks. Not because of the author's sadness but a joyous
warmth of her experiences. - D. Neaves, New Zealand
What an absolutely lovely book. It is very heartwarming a joy to
read. Raine's message is self-empowerment and spiritual development. I also have felt these spirits very strongly.
They are trying to tell me something and to warm me. I ignored them once but never again. Their warning was the imminent
death of a dearly loved one. I think most readers will identify with this charming and beautiful book. I especially liked
her experiences with her animals because I think most of us have loved a pet. Raine says that we all are needed and we all
are loved on this beautiful Earth. Amen! A fine job, Raine! Now all of you readers, buy this book!! -
Sara Howard author of "Something Funny Happened On The Way To The Moon" and "The Biggest Explosions
In The Universe" This is a fabulous read from a first
time writer who takes you on her adventures into the spiritual world from her early childhood to the present time. A story
that is full of warmth and laughter and definitely a few tears. This book should be read with an open mind as she takes you
on her many journeys with her friends. Looking forward to the next book. - Anonymous
This was a wonderful book and I found it very hard to put down,. With your guardian angel along to help
one grow, it's amazing the experiences one can learn from. There are many messages found in this book, and they start to unfold
as you relate to experiences in your own life. It is a wonderful insight into how the spirit world works. Read it - you may
need some tissues as it can be very emotional. - Anonymous
This is an enthralling story that takes you by the hand through all her spiritual adventures through
life. It is a book that you will have trouble putting down once you start reading. Can not wait to read her next book.
- Anonymous
Loved the colour
of this book and the hard cover was easy to hold and the print great for reading (for those like me who have bad hands and
eyesight). What a life Raine (the author) has been having, and I found each chapter of her journey extremely interesting.
This author (Raine) is a survivor and needs to still be on this side of the world. She gives so much love and hope to us all.
- Helen, New Zealand
Loved
by so many and yet alone so many times. This is an enthralling story that takes you by the hand through all her spiritual
adventures through life. You will be amazed at her travels into the spiritual world. Can not wait to read her next book.
- Anonymous
An inspirational story
of Raine's journey of discovery and acceptance of her psychic gifts. In this relatively brief book Raine identifies
what she sees, in hindsight, as key experiences and learnings in her life's journey contributing to her gradual discovery
and acceptance of her psychic gifts. It is a story of her determination to overcome adversity, especially serious illness
and injury; her love and loyalty to family and friends; and her willingness to share deeply personal experiences and learnings.
It is a most interesting account and easily read - and needs to be reread, as I discovered on a second reading some of the
jewels and insight and wisdom I had missed. "And Rainedrops Fall Down My Cheeks" will encourage those facing
adversity, and assist those wishing to 'make sense' of near death experiences, significant dreams, or maybe paranormal encounters.
It is also an inspiration to those who, like me, have a growing awareness of communication with the spirit world, and would
also be enjoyed by those readers who just enjoy an interesting autobiography. - Joan,
New Zealand
Great read, inspirational. This is a great read.
Very hard to put it down. It's amazing what one person can go through and with the help of their guardian angel can learn
and grow so much. Many messages to be found in this amazing book, when reading it you don't realise that they are there until
things happen in your life I found this after reading Raine's book, it gives you more understanding of how
the spirit world works when you don't even realise it. - DolphinVB, New Zealand
A supersenstive, precocious and psychically gifted child, Raine, the author of the fascinating,
moving and spellbinding memoir - And Rainedrops Fall Down My Cheeks - recounts in this slim volume of 28 short chapters
her psychic and spiritual journey from small child to advanced adulthood. Her initial mysterious night time encounters as
a very young age with Alor, her guardian angel and benine presence, are both scary and comforting. But Alor remains a benign,
accessible and trustworthy prescence throughout Raine's life, although she does not always know how to get his attention
and assistance until she gets older and wiser. As she matures, her spiritual and psychic gifts allow her also to commune and
have most treasured and meaningful relationships with animals - cats and dogs mainly. But she is also sensitive to communicative
behaviours of wild animals, specifically birds, whose warnings Raine perceives and heeds. All her life, Raine
lives in a world surrounded by spirits whose mystery she finds herself unable to reveal to friends and loved ones. In a life-threatening
car accident, Raine goes through a near death experience. She welcomes the experience of passing over, but by sheer
willpower she pulls back into life out of compassion for her injured fellow passengers. Long expected to be a true psychic
by her friends, who seem to know her better than she does, Raine herself is slow in accepting the extraordinary gift
she possesses. She eventually overcomes her timidity when she takes courage to make beneficial use of her psychic gift. As
she starts formal readings, she experiences that "from somewhere information just flows in." Step by step, over
her lifetime, Raine moves steadily forward on her spiritual journey; and, by example, she encourages the readers
of her poignant memoir to set out and advance on their own spiritual journeys. In this very absorbing memoir, And Rainedrops
Fall Down My Cheeks, Raine takes her readers on a most remarkable, moving and esoteric journey. -
Uta Christensen author of "Bed Of Roses, Bed Of Thorns" and "Caught Midstream"
I have known Raine for many years and travelled through some parts of her adventure with her.
She is a brave and courageous lady to have written so honestly about her experiences - it has not been the easiest of roads
to travel. It is through books such as this that others may come to an understanding of their gifts and abilities, to be able
to accept them and use them for the highest good of all through a genuine concern for others. To be able to step through the
fears and prejudice that these experiences can trigger initially - sometimes it is our own fears, sometimes it is the fears
of those around us, all through the lack of understanding of what is going on - that is the wonderful gift that a book such
as this can bring to us all. Acceptance and understanding. - Maria, New Zealand
The book has a wonderful presentation
and was very easy to read. It was most relaxing reading from one chapter to the next and is a great family orientated book
which can be hard to come by today! Be prepared, this is a very emotional book to read, it was just wonderful and very inspirational.
Well done. - Win and Noel Maxwell,
New Zealand
Congratulations
Raine on a most interesting and well written book. The presentation is excellent, the content got my attention and
left me wanting more. The author's experiences were written so clearly that the reader can easily distinguish these happenings
as very real and not part of the author's imagination. I would go so far as to state that even the skeptic would be able to
read this book and be supportive of the author. Raine, I believe you were inspired as you wrote this book and received
spiritual guidance helping you to choose amongst your many experiences, which ones to share with your readers. I look
forward to reading your next book. - Mary Kares, New Zealand
An
Amazing Metaphysical Journey - Raine's
book, "And Rainedrops Fall Down My Cheeks," is a truly fascinating book about a woman's journey through
the physical and metaphysical worlds. As a student of a different kind of metaphysics, I appreciate the details of the life
experiences that led her to discover her "gifts;" but more importantly, I appreciate the way she tells her life's
story. I have always appreciated authors who speak conversationally through their books. Their sincerity, passion, and gratitude
shine from every paragraph - every page. Raine's writing style helps the reader to actually "see" what
she was seeing as she wrote her story, creating a closer connection with the reader and helping the reader fully appreciate
the wonder of Raine's experiences. Raine takes the reader with her on her journey through the awakenings
of her gifts, as well as her journey of overcoming the fear and self-doubts her gifts caused her initially. I believe that
those who have felt the touch of those who have left us, as well as those who either have never experienced or have never
been able to explain or articulate a cherished visitation, will find both comfort and understanding from this book. - William
Speir author of "The Knights of the Saltier - Book One of the Order of the Saltier Trilogy"
As Raine has looked back through the corridors of her past with its
trials and uplifts, she has been moved upon to put pen to paper, with the desire that maybe she, Raine, might be
instrumental in inspiring another to share memories of feelings and understandings from childhood days. Sharing with the reader
moments of spirit encounters and commuications can in itself broaden one's outlook. Through sharing, Raine
reaches out to others, and in doing so can free their soul. - E.M. Carter,
New Zealand
I had the pleasure of meeting the author at
one of her book signings in Brisbane and I was delighted to find that she is a lovely person considering some of the trials
and tribulations she has had in her life. It made me realise that 'having a gift' can be a curse and a blessing. Raine's
book is a testament to anyone who does not 'believe' in certain things in life, be it spiritual or religious. It is
an honest book which makes even the unbelievers realise that there are people who can see what we cannot. This is a small
book but it is packed with stories which will delight and may even scare readers but it is a book which deserves to be read.
For a first time author, Raine, has certainly brought all her experiences to life. - M Howie, Scotland
One can only admire the courage that is needed
to expose one's spiritual and physical journey through life in this manner. One needs to keep an open mind when reading this
book, it is certainly not for those of fixed ideas or opinions on the issues of premonitions, second sight or an after-life.
The book holds the attention well, it is easy to read, and, in this format easy to handle. I can certainly commend it
to anyone with an interest in matters spiritual or who may be seeking inspiration from someone who has certainly exhibited
determination, courage and resilience. - Patrick G Cox author of "The Enemy
Is Within!"
Dearest Raine, I congratulate
and admire your ability to awaken peoples awareness to the natural signs of life, also in your belief
to share your clear insight for the benefit of others. Love to you, Catherine x x x
I was given your book by my mother who met you in New
Zealand a few months ago. I found your book to be very inspirational. It also reflects a lot of what I feel daily inside
of myself. Thankyou for the beautiful scripture you wrote inside the front cover for me. I wanted to share
this with you. - Kasey
"And Rainedrops
Fall Down My Cheeks" tells of the author's many different life experiences, in which she establishes a justification
of the reason for them is much more than being human and we have guardian angels. I thought this book was a bit abstract through
several chapters, however as I continued reading I became aware of the author's explanation of the medium and paranormal reasoning
for many different life experiences. The author mentioned several experiences throughout her life that were devastating, such
as the death of her grandmothers, her Dad and a family cat. Also, a very serious car accident was the highlight of her reflection
into the medium, she believed she had the power to sense things from other people and guide them through communication of
the spirits. As mentioned towards the end of the book, the author states; "I carry a deep belief from those times of
near death experiences there is someone who await for each of us with an abiding love which is greater than any love experienced
on this earth." In my understanding of the author's experiences, she has a very strong belief in the paranormal. I connected
to Raine's ideas of having the sense of being watched and having the sense of a voice saying be watchful and listen
to everything as well as communication through animals. Warning! Before reading this book, grab a box of tissues. This book
was well written and entertaining. Being an animal lover the sections that dealt with animals were my favourite. This book
grabbed my attention from the beginning. The topic is fascinating. The author shares her experiences with readers and encourages
them to develop their gifts. Fascinating! - Readers Favourite "Book Reviews and Award Contest"
