Liberation: Secrets of the Soul: Short Stories By: Lina Girgis

Book Excerpt:

"These insightful short stories reveal hidden existential moments in the lives of women as they journey to self-fulfillment. "

Title:  Liberation:  Secrets of the Soul: Short Stories
Author:  Lina Girgis
Publisher:  Pedra Books
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Four
Review:

"Libration: Secrets of the Soul:  Short Stories" by Lina Girgis

My Speculation:

I enjoyed these short stories that engaged in a "story that will leave you with some powerful emotions, an influential reflection, a hopeful inspiration,  or a logical question." Not only will these
short stories leave you entertained, but I loved how they state you to "different parts of the world at different eras, stimulating imagination and all of the senses." Each of these sixteen short stories, one
will receive a little something from each of the read.  So, sit back and enjoy the journey!


   A Glimpse Inward................................................. Page 3
Will Alena finally learn what she needs for her life?

   The Truth Is One................................................ Page 21
Dr. Caroline Wright... presented educated debates with open discussions that were now causing
problems.

   Imprisoned by a Mirror....................................... Page 42
What will happen when the mirror breaks?

   Guilt, or Grace....................................................Page 51
What will happen after Virginia and Jeffrey breakup?

   Hope.................................................................. Page 63
After Christine finds out about her illness, who will be there for Hope?

   Between Two Streams ........................................Page 76
Will Kisharat follow her brother Ansarin?

   Bitter Melodies................................................... Page 86
How will life be for Marguerite when she finds out about her husband, Sebastien?

   Doubts and Desires............................................ Page 97
Will Emmanuel finally realize the word doesn't vibe only around him?

   Love, Learn, and Laugh..................................... Page 112
What will Marissa learn on love, learn, and laugh as she travels on the plane to Seattle and meets George?

   Home and Heart............................................... Page 123
How did Shiva and Hamed's date go with there being many descriptions concerning Muslins and various other subjects?

   Despair............................................................ Page 135
What will happen when you put off things of importance, and in the end, it is too late?

   Time Heals....................................................... Page 145
Upon getting ready for marriage, will Julia be able to leave her father, moving away with David and
going to another state?

   Liberation ........................................................Page 156
What will happen as Marab listens to the preacher, Yesham and how did this influence her life with
his inspiring words?

   Stubborn Hues................................................. Page 173
Once Lisa and Roberto had been in love, but what has happened to stop it? Could she turn her dream
into a reality?

   Homeward........................................................ Page 183
Lucy is ill from cold, flu, to know unconscious in hospital with Leukemia being visited by her husband, Edmond and daughters, Catherine and Cecile. Preparing for the worst, the girls knew they
would miss there mom, where one girl adored her mom while the other one where at times choose not to listen.

   The Language of Love.......................................Page 191
What will happen when Hirini, a linguist, meets Joseph?

To get all of the answers to the above questions, please pick up Liberation:  Secrets of the Soul!" Did I have a favorite short story...No, I enjoyed them all!


Thank you to the author for a good read.