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When Leaves Fall: A Spiritual Novel Kindle Edition

by Andres Pelenur (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Cancer turned 38-year-old Dr. Laura McDermott’s life upside down until a chance encounter with a mysterious priest changed her life forever… When Dr. Laura McDermott is diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, her perfect world is plunged into chaos. Resting between treatments on a Boston city bench, she is overwhelmed by an unexpected peace that appears to be emanating from an old stone church behind her. Despite being a proud atheist, she’s unable to resist the pull to step inside, where she meets a mysterious priest who will challenge her deepest convictions and prepare her to receive life’s greatest revelation… Full of profound spiritual teachings and a surprise ending that will leave you breathless, this story is not to be missed. If you are a fan of The Shack or Tuesdays with Morrie, you will love When Leaves Fall. Pick up your copy today!
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Andres Pelenur was born in Argentina and moved to Canada when he was sixteen years old. Although he misses living near a beach, the cold Canadian winters forced him to curl up on his sofa and devour countless books. In addition to reading and writing, Andres loves good documentaries, thoughtful films, and a slice of moist orange cake along with a steaming cup of camomile tea. He enjoys spending as much time as possible playing with his six-year-old son and traveling to new places. Andres has also traveled extensively through India pursuing the bliss and peace of deep meditation.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BPSN5XW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Raina Books (April 24, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1511 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
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Andres Pelenur grew up in Brazil and Uruguay before moving to Canada at the age of sixteen. He read extensively as a child and spent hours pondering over life’s greatest questions. When he was twenty-one, he experienced a strong spiritual awakening. He began practicing meditation and studying the sacred texts of the world’s leading spiritual traditions, which inspired him to travel extensively throughout India as a spiritual pilgrim until he finally found the answer to many of his burning questions. As a way to express the insights of his spiritual journey, Andres loves writing in all its forms, both fiction and non-fiction. Andres is currently residing in New Zealand with his family.

Andres is the author of:

Non-Fiction:

The Essence of Meditation: Advanced Practices for New and Experienced Meditators

Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation: A Short Guide

Paths to Perfection: An Overview of Six Meditation Traditions

Fiction:

When Leaves Fall: A Spiritual Novel

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M. L. Tomaino
5.0 out of 5 stars A woman’s journey through love and faith
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2018
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Well written and thought provoking. This story was an incredible journey through life which allows us to actually experience our final destination and to prepare for the journey. Although beginning tragically it becomes clear there is much more to learn about ourselves and God. Faith just is; not because we want it but because we choose it to make lifes journey a blessing full of hope. Faith or despair. All love is eternal and our blessing of faith makes it so. An incredible story of life, love, joy, faith, growth, hope everlasting based on a promise and believing in what is not seen. A story of a family loss, closure, and letting go.
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Heather and Patrick Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars When Leaves Fall
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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An absolutely wonderful, inspirational book. It shows that the Lord has our lives in his hands before we are born. All we have to do is reach out and take this free gift the Lord gives us. The book is also written in the 1st person which I love. Well done and thank you
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sues621
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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This book was very thought provoking. It made me truly look inside myself to ascertain what I believed. Emotional story if you have ever known anyone who has fought cancer.
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BA
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a Dan Brown novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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Quick-paced, lucid, addictive. Reads like a Dan Brown novel. It's the Da Vinci Code without the glitz. The story resonates with spiritual significance. It's Whitman's Leaves of Grass in sustained prose. It's When Leaves Fall. You won't put it down until you're done.
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A true rendering of how God works in lives
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
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I loved her reconnection with her faith. Also the pointing out of how ones life becomes so important along with needing to accomplish things. The story redefines what should be our priorities in life
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Jill M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but some issues...
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018
I have mixed feelings about this book. It is a very well-written account of one woman's journey through cancer. The characters are fairly well-developed and the dynamics between the characters are very believable. There is a lot of emotion presented in the story which makes it a very interesting read.

The difficulty I had with this book was due to its spirituality, which seems to be a mixture of Christian theology and Eastern beliefs. It was hard for me to imagine a Catholic priest making some of the statements that were made in this book. From what I know of Catholicism, these statements and beliefs are definitely not in keeping with that tradition. Despite the troubling religious references, for the most part I did enjoy reading When Leaves Fall.
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Carolyn Dorsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Very powerful view of loss and cancer and what is important in life
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018
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I lost a little granddaughter to cancer and began a ministry in her name so I could understand the driving force behind this woman's mission. It also was eye opening as to the struggle with fighting cancer and faith.
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Mary V
1.0 out of 5 stars Deviates from Mainstream Christianity
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
This book does not stay within the confines of mainstream Christian doctrine. If that is not important to you, you may enjoy this fanciful, possibly uplifting work of fiction. For those looking for a Christian read, there will be a lot to sift through in your search for truth. Be careful you are not deceived!
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Christina Fulcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2020
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A great author. Although I found some of the spiritual stuff a bit heavy, overall it was a fantastic book, and I read it in one sitting. Something different with a heart breaking story running through it. Highly recommended.
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Trish Kelman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Australia on November 24, 2020
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This book was great to read with a very surprising end.
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Doreen Moran
5.0 out of 5 stars When leaves fall
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2020
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I enjoyed the book couldn’t leave it down
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E. Bundy
3.0 out of 5 stars excellent &, at times
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2018
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I ordered this book thinking it was a true story but it isn't. Although I found it spiritual, excellent &, at times, very emotional, especially the ending, I did not agree with some on the "priest's" views eg. reincarnation & his views on several other areas covered in book etc.
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Karmakat
5.0 out of 5 stars Belief.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2018
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A wonderful story of hope, love and destiny. A real page turner making you want to know what's coming next. Full of inspiration.
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