Breathing in Bold by Kitty McKay

Review by: Nina Gomez

Rating:  3 Stars

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Overwhelmed by the collective anxiety permeating modern society, people have lost their inborn connection to Spirit. It’s all according to plan for the otherworldly forces systematically intensifying negativity for their own gain. And thanks to the unwitting assistance of the media, their domination is imminent. Yet an unwavering group of celestial supporters will not give up. In a risky break with centuries-old principles, they send a determined messenger back to earth, one whose fatal heart attack years before tore him from his cherished family. His mission: to rekindle people’s divine connection, whatever their faith. And so a duel for the soul of humanity plays out across the worldwide web and news networks. People must recognize inner truth before earth’s exploiters prevail. If not, the flame of individual awareness will be extinguished.

Based upon the true story of her husband's sudden passing, McKay's soulful voice blends a love story, a journey of moving through raw loss and a thrilling adventure of a universal battle over the essence of what makes us human. Throughout, an enchanting melody whispers…As humanity is shown how to reclaim their inner connection, one's individual call can be heard. Cheer along as this endearing family tirelessly champions love over fear and experience your own limitations diminishing, your barriers softening. Long after the last page is hungrily turned, this rare read will empower you to start living with contentment from your BIG self. Remember. Pause. Breathe

 My Review:

Breathing in Bold is about a woman named Kat who is mourning the sudden loss of her husband, RJ. There are moments in her day to day where she feels that he is with her. It turns out that she was right and that her feelings were not unfounded.  One day, seven years later, RJ miraculously appears back in the flesh to deliver a special message to the world.

RJ’s message is centered upon our need to pause, reflect and breathe deeply before taking action. He wants us to know that the needs of the body are fleeting and immaterial. RJ believes that when one realizes that his body is merely a vessel for his soul, his focus shifts to selflessness.  Fate and spiritual existence, these are the things that matter in life. As RJ works with his family to convey this message to the world, there are evil forces that will stop at nothing to curtail the significance of his purpose.

The book is articulately written with a single plot line centered on RJ’s quest to deliver his message to the world.  I was moved by the author’s efforts to encompass all religious beliefs and to spotlight the spirituality that exists in every religion. What a relief to know that our loved ones who have left this world are still with us, guiding us and preparing us for the day when we will all be reunited. As a reader, however, the book sounded more to me like a textbook rather than a novel.  Words were well written but too factual in tone. I wish there was a more creative way to add highlights to the story that would have delivered the same message that the author was trying to convey.  I also wish that there was more character development for Kat and her family. The story started out in an interesting way as we were given insight into the family’s suffering from the loss of a family member. Once RJ came back to life, the story trudged on into the logistics of working to get RJ’s message to the outside world.

Breathing in Bold is an inspirational must read for those who believe in life and the here and now, and in the role that death plays in the endless possibilities of the spirit.

“Breathing into life breathes life into us.”

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