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The Healing

In Pamela Young's second novel, a Seattle millionaire's greed and arrogance have left a life of privilege in shambles.

Michael Thornton had a successful business, a beautiful wife and all the toys that wealth could buy. Yet his deep seated anger and controlling personality eventually cost him his family, his business, his health and very nearly his life. Fate takes him to an isolated island in the Pacific Northwest where a Native American healer gives him one last chance.

Review of The Healing

In her novel, ‘The Healing’ author Pamela Young tells a story about redemption and healing. At age 54, Michael Thornton’s life has been focused on growing his Seattle-based business, Thornton Industries, into an international multi-million dollar corporation. His insatiable greed and blind ambition have alienated his friends and family. Thornton’s disapproval of his son being gay and his indifference toward his wife of twenty years finally causes her to file for divorce. Now alone, he focuses all his energy on the only thing he has left—Thornton Industries. The unrelenting workload takes a toll on his health and he develops pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy and recovery distract him from his business for over a year, allowing another company to launch a hostile takeover. Ultimately, Thornton is betrayed by his best friend and his son and loses everything he believed defined him. Devastated, he takes off on a solo voyage to Alaska. His journey is interrupted when his boat is damaged and, while arranging for repairs, he becomes violently ill and passes out. He wakes up to find himself in the home of Maria Clearsky, a Nootka healer, who offers to help him. The healing process forces Thornton to face his past and his greedy and controlling behavior.

‘The Healing’ is a tale of personal transformation and freeing one’s spirit in order to heal mentally, physically, and emotionally. Readers will enjoy following Thornton’s journey to healing as he transforms from a controlling millionaire businessman to a man who loses everything, followed by discovering what it means to truly be wealthy. He works to understand why he is sick and why such past emotions as resentment and anger have depleted him both emotionally and physically, leaving him vulnerable to illness. He learns that mind and body are connected and when one suffers, the other will also suffer. ‘The Healing’ is an engaging tale rich in strong character development complemented by important messages of what it truly means to not only live, but live well. I highly recommend ‘The Healing,’ for readers who enjoy stories where characters fall from grace and struggle to find what is most important in life. It is a compelling “Man vs. Himself” story that will keep readers engaged from start to end.

Tracy Roberts

Write Field

Liverpool, Nova Scotia

Pamela Young worked for many years in the design field. After several years as a free lance writer, she now devotes herself full time to writing. The Healing is her second novel. She and her husband divide their time between the deserts of Arizona and the pristine forests of the Northwest.

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Coming in the Fall of 2010

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Reviews:

A Message We So Desparately Need To Hear!

Nov 2008 Susan - North Carolina

We just got your book last week and I just finished it tonight. I must say I find the title ironic - after reading it, the one thing I find I can't do is Be Still. My soul is rejoicing at such a timely message. Your writing captivated me from the beginning. I couldn't wait to see what happened next and where in the world we would be traveling.

I'm so full at this moment it may be difficult for me to put my words into intelligible thoughts. In short - I loved it! It was so interesting to see where Amanda's lack of faith, mainly due to the loss of her mother, took her and how she ultimately was brought back to the love of God through simple but riveting messages from God to His people and the world at large. I found so many underlying themes throughout the book and identified closely with your characters loss of very dear loved ones.

I became so engrossed toward the end that I found myself believing the end was truly near and we would end our journey here on earth and be reunited with our loved ones in heaven.

You did what all great writers should do - you left me hungry for so much more. I want to know more what happens with Reverend John, Mark and Amanda, Amanda's newfound faith, did the comet really hit earth. I have a fairly good idea what happens if it does, but the storyline could go on into a sequel if you choose.

Thanks seems so inadequate for this message you have delivered. It was very evident to me that you did your homework and studied in great detail the many nuances you alluded to in the story. Be Still feels like a very old, wonderful friend that I welcomed back into my life. Again, thanks! I am truly amazed at the beauty and depth of the message that we so desperately need to hear.

This is a great book!

Dorothy Nuttall-Sedona, AZ

March, 2009

Just finished reading Be Still and it was a page turner! As a member of three book clubs, I feel justified to say, "This is a great book!" Devoid of four letter words and scamy sex scenes, it sends a great message of hope & moral conscience - and it is relavant to our times.

Great Read, Timely Message, October 4, 2008

Will Hayden - Houston, TX

I needed this book this week. So many disasters in the world--natural, financial, personal, nothing much makes sense to me right now. This story refocused my beliefs, reminded me what's really important, who's really in charge here and that there are consequences for our misdeeds.

The writer has crafted interesting dialogue and realistic scenarios based on a lot of research. It's a wonderful, timely commentary on our world today and the ending brought me to tears. Enjoy.

I Loved it!! January, 2009

Mary F. - North Carolna

I have just finished drying my tears after reading Be Still.
What a timely, beautifully written, and thought provoking novel!
Everyone should go online and order a copy immediately! All of us can relate to Amanda, whose anger at God meant alienation from her family, or to her father, whose unwavering faith was a constant, or to other characters with various
beliefs.

Regardless of your background or belief, you'll be inspired by Be Still. What an awesome read! This book is a winner! KUDOS to Pamela Young!!