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Oct. 15, 2009 By Jason Childress
"Creative and Intriguing!" Holly Christine's The Nine Lives of Clemenza is a delightfully creative romp through the universe! It follows the nine incarnations of a soul named Clemenza, as she tries out life in its various different aspects, and learns valuable lessons along the way. A thought-provoking and original exploration of reincarnation, presented in a fun and intriguing way. Kudos to Christine for such an imaginative tale!
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Dec. 25, 2009 By K. Raven Rozier
Charming and clever. A joy to read.
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Oct. 15, 2009 By Holly Christine
"A review from Phil Owens: http://www.kopek-publishing.com/blog_review/?p=361"
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This is probably the hardest book I’ve read so far to review; it is certainly the most unusual. Holly categorises her book as spiritual fiction, but I think she is underselling her market. I think this has a much wider appeal than that, I would certainly add it to the philosophical genre. Whilst I enjoy stories with a spiritualist slant (The Left Behind Series), I don’t like it rammed down my throat. Holly has a very light touch when it comes to religion, and I enjoyed the scenes with God that were told with almost a touch of irreverent comedy.


Each chapter is a story in its... More >own right, but each has the common thread of Clemenza’s enlightenment running through them. I use that word in its lightest sense, as while Clemenza’s story is one of enlightenment, it is full of actions and consequences that could be applicable in most people’s lives.

I am not sure that Holly would agree, and I’m positive that most deeply religious people would be aghast, but I found quite a few similarities between this story, and Robert Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange Land. This is not a sci-fi book, and it’s certainly not as questioning about religion, but the theme somehow reminded me of that.

As someone educated by Jesuits, I have an automatic aversion to anything, or anyone, pushing religion. As with most of us who were educated by these soldiers of Christ, I now have my own beliefs that bear little in common with their teachings.

What I Most Liked:
I loved the way that this book made me think. I don’t think I’ve read a book for quite some time, that caused me to pause for thought after each chapter.

What I least Liked:
I must admit, there wasn’t much to dislike about this story. I don’t think it’s for everyone, but saying that, it should appeal to most people.

Conclusion:
Will the general public buy this book? I don’t know. But if they don’t, then they are missing a great little story that is very well told. I would be more than happy to buy a book from Holly, and I look forward to her writing another.

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Jul. 23, 2009 By joannechase
"a very uplifting story" Holly, you are certainly very creative, open minded ... a free spirit. I laughed and I cried when I read it.

Thanks for sharing.
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Oct. 15, 2009 By Claude Bouchard
"Clever, touching and fun!" The Nine Lives of Clemenza is a clever depiction of how we can be whatever we want to be since we are the ones who choose our destiny. Clemenza is presented in an innocent, almost childlike manner in the way that she continues to be awed by her experiences throughout her various lives, Funny at times, touching or sad at others but enjoyable throughout!
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Product Details

ISBN 978-0-557-05620-0
Copyright Holly Christine (Standard Copyright License)
Edition Second Edition
Publisher hollychristineonline
Published November 27, 2009
Language English
Pages 173
 
Binding Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink Black & white
Dimensions (inches) 6.0 wide × 9.0 tall

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