Illuminations: Expressions of the Personal Spiritual Experience

Illuminations: News & Reviews

image by Tony Scheuhammer

Spiral by Tony Scheuhammer

Reviews of the Book

review in Publishers Weekly
“Try to love the questions themselves,” wrote Rainer Maria Rilke in his oft-quoted Letters to a Young Poet. That’s what writer and photographer Tompkins and editor and creative designer McMahon have done in this collection…
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review in Knox News
With religion so much in political headlines today, most books coming out about faith and spirituality are from hard-hitting Bible thumpers proselytizing from the liberal-conservative sides of the church pew. Illuminations is a welcome exception…
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review in The Dallas Morning News
The collection is beautiful visually and intellectually. The works are spiritual without being sentimental, no easy task. Illuminations teaches that a journey of spiritual discovery need not lead to a small-minded destination. This book is a blessing.
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review in Star-Telegram
This a book that demands more than a passing glance. It may not be for those who want bottom-line answers to their spiritual queries, but if you agree that questions are the seeds of spiritual discovery, prepare for a spiritual journey.
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review in The Messenger (Nov/Dec issue)
Instead of attempting to provide answers or explain doctrine, Illuminations gives voice to a worldwide collective of truth seekers. A provocative celebration of personal exploration — where we allow the spirit to lead us.
review in The Grand Rapids Press
…a unique and stunning collection of artwork, photographs, poetry, prose, and interview excerpts.
review in The Asian Star
This book celebrates the diversity of cultural traditions [and] religious beliefs, and fosters human values — especially love, compassion and [a] sense of belonging.
[read an excerpt from the review on the Sikh Youth of BC, Canada website]

For the Media

press kit
available to dowload in PDF (1.4 mb)
other info & photos
available from the publisher