Joanne Reed's "This is Your Quest" is not your average self-help book and it certainly isn’t a panacea for quick fixes. On the contrary the book is a lengthy argument that appeals to the intellect rather than the emotions.
Reed's powers of observation can be seen with the range of ideas, concepts and philosophies that are sourced from a wide spectrum of historical, geographical, sociological, political and cultural contexts. Readers will find themselves visiting ideas that could be unfamiliar (thinking that the Swastika emblem is all about the Nazi).
Reed weaves facts and arguments in an intelligent way to account for various discoveries - of nature, science, adventure and more - for the Quest of that someone special, and that someone who is you.
- Mallika Naguran, Managing Editor, Gaia Discovery
"This book is indeed a journey inviting us to obtain the happiness we were all born to experience..."
- Martine from England via Amazon
"This book is a veritable treasure trove of insights!There is bound to be a few messages here that will resonate with the soul!"
- PNW from the USA via Amazon
“This book drew me in from the start. The amount of information that’s been seamlessly strung together into a bountiful trove of ideas is staggering. I especially like the chapter on symbols and the fact about how they can be and have been deceptively used. The author, Joanne Reed, by evidenced in the text, absolutely loves to research. As a writer myself, this text will be a go-to reference for future projects.”
- Robert Gregory
"This Is Your Quest" is book that is in a category by itself. It is not like the average self-help or motivational book. "This Is Your Quest" is a tangible epiphany of man's deepest longing of liberation, journey, joy and the pulse of life. The pulse of life that is man's intuition, which is all too often unfortunately suppressed by man to be fit to scaled to societies norms. Joanne Reed is the author, but when you read the book you feel like you are the one who is writing it (hence the title of the book which really does it justice;) for it truly captures and reflects man's inner longing. As I read it, I felt like a child with an imagination being expanded. The examples of history from the past to current events used in this book are very poignant masterfully establishing connection to the reader's own potential and unveiling of. That is where the power lies in this book. "This Is Your Quest" is no mystical self-help book, it is pregnant with information ranging from monetary system, history, mythology, health, vaccination, and symbology, designed to aid the reader in giving birth to whatever their mind can conceive."
- Floyd Williams
“This Is Your Quest is an enlightening delight that defies the genre, well written, insightful, and ever so sincere. The book itself is a journey, and Reed excels at holding the hand of her guest readers. There is a gentle voice to the message. In between each chapter, she includes letters to the readers, recapping what’s been learned and continually encouraging growth. There is a surprising amount of depth in the presentation. The approach is individual, the words have depth and the message is uplifting and thoughtful."
- London Book Review
