READERS' COMMENTS
Our Universal Spirit Journey:
Reflection and Verse for Creation's Sake
I will be speaking at the New Zealand Bioethics Conference on the topic of spirituality and what it means in the area of biotechnology. I have been greatly influenced and helped by your book Our Universal Spirit Journey . . . particularly re definitions of spirituality and the concept of creation-centred as compared with human-centred efforts." Dr. Audrey Jarvis, Chairperson, Interchurch Bioethics Council
Thank you so much for pulling together the richness of the spirit journey and offering it in such a simple yet profound way. . . . I would like to order three books for Christmas gifts. . . . My book is dog-eared and book-marked and underlined. Every time I read a chapter I have read before, I continue to experience spirit explosions. . . . Your book is now among the ten or so that I would grab if I had a fire. Jean Long, law school, Denver
This is an unabashed word of appreciation for Our Universal Spirit Journey. It is John's latest and, in my opinion, his best. David Reese, clergy, Oklahoma
I found myself grateful for the passion and intelligence displayed, but most of all for the complete candor expressed in a field (religion) which overflows with skirt covers. In the past week, I've quoted twice from the book's poetry and have touted the book to folk on my e-mail list. Larry Greenwald, international lawyer (deceased)
I've been devouring your book. Thanks many times over for getting said what needs to get said at this moment in history. . . . Masterfully written. . . . Refreshing and grounded in your own life. David McCleskey, Silence Foundation, Oklahoma City
The word "Spirit" is certainly on target. . . . I enjoyed the book immensely, read it through, and find it useful in my own spirit journey. I think that the reflection citing evidence that there is a profound hunger in this world for geniune spirituality was worth the price; those reflections on finding spirituality in the midst of THIS world, in everyday encounters, were particularly welcome; and the reflections on Spirit arising out of crisis--identifying and appropriating Spirit in the midst of 9/11, for example--were great and a sorely needed vitamin for us secular-spiritual voyagers. . . . Again, thanks for writing the book (your best to date). Tom Bergdall, lawyer, New York City
John, I read your preface as I waited in line to get a lunch table for Bro and me today, and I was moved to tears, remembering with you the tragedies of our time. The depth and passion of your presentation are persuasion beyond mere data! Margaret Berry, retired professor and author, Greensboro
Mother, Daddy and I have read . . . John P. Cock's books, which have brought comfort because we knew Kit loved him and his books. Teresa Lewis, seminarian, Denver
I see the influences of your many mentors but am impressed that you have found a voice of your own. Lonnie Kliever, professor and author, Dallas (deceased)
It is always refreshing to have ways to speak and express artistically the way life is. I am in the process of creating a mandala for . . . "Spirit Makes the World Go Round," pages 65-70. Thank you for this book in these times. Ellen Howie, community health nurse, artist, New York
I think your book is not only thought provoking but a work of art. I treasure it. Lynn Sickeler, real estate, Atlanta
Our Universal Spirit Journey is a guide for all who seek to cut through the outrageous claims of fundamentalist religion of all brands as it thrashes about in its death throes before the new heaven and new earth of Spirit's beckoning. Harold J. Slater, clergy, Michigan
The book is giving me inspiration to find my own spiritual path and not to let the expression of my spiritual life be defined by my disillusions. Jiway Tung, evironmentalist, Indonesia
Dah Dah, you write good books but you should write some kids' books. Kaitlyn, author's seven-year-old granddaughter, NC
I've just finished reading Our Universal Spirit Journey and I think it is great! . . . Your use of verse lets the reader touch the meaning dimension in a . . . vital way. . . . Your book has excited me to think.
Terry C. Wright, poet, Colorado (deceased)
John, I started your book and am very intrigued--anyone who can quote Matthew Fox and Dr. Seuss [at the same time] has my attention. Joyce Rouse (aka Earth Mama), songwriter and singer, Tennessee
I got the book [Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now] but don't find it as profound as your stuff! Jean Watts, retreat leader, New Orleans
I loved reading the books of Thomas Berry, Brian Swimme, Matthew Fox, Rosemary Ruether, Joanna Macy, and now your book. . . . How I wish to join you in one of your retreats. Genie Kupang, teacher, Philippines
It's the best thing you've written, especially in light of world events and pending world events. Randy Williams, Constultant, Texas
