Comments on: PREFACE http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:08:15 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Dion France http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Dion France Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:08:15 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-45 Steve Perrault has such a wealth of life experiences to share with us and his writings are a true gift. I have read "Living in Real Time" from cover to cover and I am honored to share my appreciation. The stories are filled with Steve's unique insights, humor and real experiences of living life. The reader will be able to share in the journey while reflecting on personal beliefs and opinions. Life is worth living and each day will find many pleasures to enjoy. Steve Perrault's book is among the pleasures! Steve Perrault has such a wealth of life experiences to share with us and his writings are a true gift. I have read “Living in Real Time” from cover to cover and I am honored to share my appreciation. The stories are filled with Steve’s unique insights, humor and real experiences of living life. The reader will be able to share in the journey while reflecting on personal beliefs and opinions. Life is worth living and each day will find many pleasures to enjoy. Steve Perrault’s book is among the pleasures!

]]> By: Frank Abbott http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Frank Abbott Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:22 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-20 Stephen, I have just been introduced to your work by your partner Ski. The link between your soul and your expressions on canvas and on paper mirror a person that truly is, as you coined the phrase, a "soul-at-large". Having followed a simular journey studying for the priesthood and then becoming a psychotherapist, I find many parallels in our life experiences. I am still looking for the right place to settle in, however. Your writing and your art work helped stimululate the emotion in me to identify stronger with the core of my being and to stay on target with my mission to find peace in my life through my professional and personal expressions of love. I would like to read more of your writings. I look forward to seeing your art work in person this weekend in Houston at the Dean Day Gallery. Warm regards, Frank, Soul-at-large. Stephen, I have just been introduced to your work by your partner Ski. The link between your soul and your expressions on canvas and on paper mirror a person that truly is, as you coined the phrase, a “soul-at-large”. Having followed a simular journey studying for the priesthood and then becoming a psychotherapist, I find many parallels in our life experiences. I am still looking for the right place to settle in, however. Your writing and your art work helped stimululate the emotion in me to identify stronger with the core of my being and to stay on target with my mission to find peace in my life through my professional and personal expressions of love. I would like to read more of your writings. I look forward to seeing your art work in person this weekend in Houston at the Dean Day Gallery. Warm regards, Frank, Soul-at-large.

]]> By: Mary Gay Hutcherson http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Mary Gay Hutcherson Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:43:34 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-18 I so agree it is all about love and personal morality and charity and I long for the increased knowledge of this truth in the world. I am eager to read the rest of the book. I am so lucky to have the Seat of the Soul in my home and the friendship with Steve in my heart. I so agree it is all about love and personal morality and charity and I long for the increased knowledge of this truth in the world. I am eager to read the rest of the book. I am so lucky to have the Seat of the Soul in my home and the friendship with Steve in my heart.

]]> By: Howard Beggs http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Howard Beggs Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:26:38 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-17 A great read, Steve. Gives you a great deal to think about. A great read, Steve. Gives you a great deal to think about.

]]> By: Diamond Hampstead http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Diamond Hampstead Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:14:53 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-16 I've followed Steve's artwork for many years and have enjoyed watching it evolve. However, I am thrilled to learn of his book. In fact, I just read parts of it on this site. As many of the previous bloggers stated, his work and writing complement one another encouraging the viewer/reader to exam oneself and gain greater reflection into their own meaning of rarely examed questions about the 'here and there' of existence. I, too, join a growing list of individuals who patiently await the next evolution of a thought-provoking, creative genius. I’ve followed Steve’s artwork for many years and have enjoyed watching it evolve. However, I am thrilled to learn of his book. In fact, I just read parts of it on this site. As many of the previous bloggers stated, his work and writing complement one another encouraging the viewer/reader to exam oneself and gain greater reflection into their own meaning of rarely examed questions about the ‘here and there’ of existence. I, too, join a growing list of individuals who patiently await the next evolution of a thought-provoking, creative genius.

]]> By: Maggie Knack http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Maggie Knack Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:29:52 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-15 Mr. Perrault's expanded website provides only a glimpse of his artistic talents and intelligence. The book excerpts are both insightful and entertaining. His thoughtful writing draws direct parallels with his visual paintings. I love his creative art and can't wait to read his entire book. Keep writing Steve! Thank you for sharing your creative zone with us. Mr. Perrault’s expanded website provides only a glimpse of his artistic talents and intelligence. The book excerpts are both insightful and entertaining. His thoughtful writing draws direct parallels with his visual paintings. I love his creative art and can’t wait to read his entire book.

Keep writing Steve! Thank you for sharing your creative zone with us.

]]> By: Gay Monteverde http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Gay Monteverde Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:36:01 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-14 I am one of the lucky few who has had the pleasure of reading Steve's complete manuscript. (You should be jealous.) I loved it. This book is heartfelt, hilarious, kind, charming, intelligent, insightful, gently scathing and very wise. There is so little in the current glut of self-awareness literature that can both illuminate and entertain. (The best religious books have always been stories.) Steve's collection shines a warm, loving light on the oldest of human questions and fractures stale interpretations of spirituality like a kaleidoscope. And he does so in the context of charmingly realized characters who live in the real world. You have probably met several of them, and if you haven't, you will want to. It is a great read. If somebody doesn't publish this manuscript soon, I suggest, dear reader, that you send Steve a check and ask for a Xerox copy. I am one of the lucky few who has had the pleasure of reading Steve’s complete manuscript. (You should be jealous.) I loved it. This book is heartfelt, hilarious, kind, charming, intelligent, insightful, gently scathing and very wise. There is so little in the current glut of self-awareness literature that can both illuminate and entertain. (The best religious books have always been stories.) Steve’s collection shines a warm, loving light on the oldest of human questions and fractures stale interpretations of spirituality like a kaleidoscope. And he does so in the context of charmingly realized characters who live in the real world. You have probably met several of them, and if you haven’t, you will want to. It is a great read. If somebody doesn’t publish this manuscript soon, I suggest, dear reader, that you send Steve a check and ask for a Xerox copy.

]]> By: Linda Ratts http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Linda Ratts Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:18:28 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-13 As others have commented, I find Mr. Perrault's writing to be extremely thought-provoking and deeply engaging. The concepts that he is exploring are deeply personal, and yet universal ... We need more intelligent discussion about these eternal questions, and I am anxiously awaiting my copy of this book! As others have commented, I find Mr. Perrault’s writing to be extremely thought-provoking and deeply engaging. The concepts that he is exploring are deeply personal, and yet universal … We need more intelligent discussion about these eternal questions, and I am anxiously awaiting my copy of this book!

]]> By: Venus Winchester http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Venus Winchester Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:15:20 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-12 I enjoyed reading the exerpt from your upcoming book. Please let me know when it is published so I can be one of the first to buy it. The puzzle of religion has been a fascinating topic since the beginning of time - and I, like most of my species, find it complex and worth exploring. Although I intellectually know there is no right answer, "areas of grey" never appeal to someone searching for answers. Your inspiration and hope are a welcome addition to the literary world. I enjoyed reading the exerpt from your upcoming book. Please let me know when it is published so I can be one of the first to buy it. The puzzle of religion has been a fascinating topic since the beginning of time – and I, like most of my species, find it complex and worth exploring. Although I intellectually know there is no right answer, “areas of grey” never appeal to someone searching for answers. Your inspiration and hope are a welcome addition to the literary world.

]]> By: Arthur Fiallo http://sjperrault.com/blog/posts/about-this-book/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Arthur Fiallo Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:17:56 +0000 http://sjperrault.com/blog/?p=5#comment-11 As a soul-at-large, I find all this thought provoking. I am eager to read the whole book. As a soul-at-large, I find all this thought provoking. I am eager to read the whole book.

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