What People Are Saying About "Johanee Darko"
An Epic Tale of Spirit and Faith
This is an epic tale of spirit and faith that will both inform and illuminate. It’s the story of the coming of a female messiah who may very well be the last and best hope to save the world. Darko is a bright beam of light that is certain to make the reader think long and hard about our own attitudes and beliefs. It will give you a renewed feeling of hope and a desire for real change.
John J. Kelly
Detroit Free Press
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:36:10-07:00
John J. Kelly
Detroit Free Press
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/an-epic-tale-of-spirit-and-faith/
Johanee Darko is a Revelation
Kenny Down has achieved a masterstroke. Johanee Darko is a revelation in so many ways; an amazing and well-told tale, a spiritual shot in the arm, and an overall call for hope for mankind. A Gandhi for our times, Darko IS among us, and now, I will truly look for her, and if I can’t find her in my direct path, I will take her message from this book…and carry it forward. Simply brilliant..
Duff McKagen
Lead Guitar and Founding Member
Guns N Roses
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:37:08-07:00
Duff McKagen
Lead Guitar and Founding Member
Guns N Roses
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/johanee-darko-is-a-revelation/
It Has The Spirit In It!
The elders say, there is only one Author, the Creator, who expresses Himself through certain people. You can tell when this happens, because you will feel the Spirit when you read the book. This book was dictated to my friend and Author. It has the Spirit in it!
Don Coyhis, Mohican Nation
Elder and Author of The Red Road to Wellbriety and Meditations with Native American Elders
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:38:17-07:00
Don Coyhis, Mohican Nation
Elder and Author of The Red Road to Wellbriety and Meditations with Native American Elders
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/it-has-the-spirit-in-it/
I Am Changed For The Better
Kenny Down has saved a bit of my world with this book and its powerful message. I can only hope it can be required reading in schools someday. This book calls out evil powers that be and suggests solutions to help humanity. I am changed for the better after reading this.
Mike McCready
Lead guitar
Pearl Jam
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:39:06-07:00
Mike McCready
Lead guitar
Pearl Jam
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/i-am-changed-for-the-better/
Beautifully Captures The Spiritual Light
Kenny Down beautifully captures the spiritual light we all need. The timing could not be more relevant or more impactful. With hope and optimism, Down offers a poetic tale of beauty for all of humanity. The words serve as a road map for how we can all conquer and thrive in today’s increasingly obtuse world. The spiritual journey of Darko is one that we can all take with us, to make the world and each of our lives forever better. It is a bright light of optimism that will leave you thinking and awaken your spirit, long after you put down its pages.
Heidi Hanson
Emmy Award-Winning Producer/Filmmaker
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:39:51-07:00
Heidi Hanson
Emmy Award-Winning Producer/Filmmaker
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/beautifully-captures-the-spiritual-light/
This Story of Hope Shines Bright!
Johanee is a messianic figure, a Joan of Arc in a world of darkness and pain leading a fractured and fragmented humanity to rise together in unity. Down delivers mesmerizing characters, surprising spiritual insight and a strong reminder of our commonalities and the need for the deep healing of the human family. In the darkness of our current times, this story of hope shines bright!
Jessica Tofino
Educator and Writer
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:40:29-07:00
Jessica Tofino
Educator and Writer
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/this-story-of-hope-shines-bright/
Brings Spirituality And Social Justice Together
It is written that someone will come, someone will rise above others and save the lost souls. Johanee Darko is the chosen one. Raised from poverty and abuse, tutored by sages and wise men, the world needs her, and she has risen to her calling. She is the leader of the Sacred Heart Movement, the Princess of Peace, and Savior of the World! Very Strong Recommend. The perfect combination to bring spirituality and social justice together for a real answer to the most pressing issues of our times.
Susan Keefe
Columbia Book Review
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:41:47-07:00
Susan Keefe
Columbia Book Review
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/brings-spirituality-and-social-justice-together/
An Important, Meaningful Book
Kenny G. Down’s writing is articulate, the concepts are radiant, the use of religious commentary is delivered in a way that all readers can embrace, and the characters are fascinating, make a tremendous impact, and make us think – and hopefully change. ‘Everything is connected when we feel Love for others.’ Very strongly recommended, this is an important, meaningful book.
Grady Harp
Top 50 Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer
Johanee Darko
5
2020-10-01T13:42:21-07:00
Grady Harp
Top 50 Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/an-important-meaningful-book/
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What People Are Saying About "Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit"
Love and Caring
After I read this book I was inspired to help other people and learned how. I could thru love and caring, not pampering or enabling.
Ralph Brusko
Author of “Turning Change into a Payday” and other fine books.
Lecturer, Management Consultant, Trainer
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-26T10:31:25-07:00
Ralph Brusko
Author of “Turning Change into a Payday” and other fine books.
Lecturer, Management Consultant, Trainer
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/love-and-caring/
Practical Daily Tools
Kenny Down has written a wonderful treatise and meditation on life and practical daily tools for use in overcoming and moving forward with positivity and clear eyes.
Duff McKagan
Guns N' Roses
Founding Member and Bassist
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-26T11:02:24-07:00
Duff McKagan
Guns N' Roses
Founding Member and Bassist
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/practical-daily-tools/
Profound Recovery and Transformation
A wonderful novel about one man’s journey out from the depths of addiction. More than just a survival story, this is a story of profound recovery and transformation.
Tom Hansen
Author of “American Junkie" and "This Is What We Do"
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-26T11:04:32-07:00
Tom Hansen
Author of “American Junkie" and "This Is What We Do"
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/profound-recovery-and-transformation/
A Cool Spiritual Journey
I really enjoyed reading Awakened Giant Sleeping Spirit. Kenny Down is a good friend and mentor to me. The story is a cool spiritual journey. The story is a journey of discovery and Stanley and his meeting a mysterious Bus driver named Gary. There are struggles, tragedy, comedy and redemption. I felt moved by Stanley’s journey of spiritual growth and how he gets there. I also felt a deep affection for Gary the bus driver who is much more.
Two of my favorite quotes are “Spirituality should be inclusive never exclusive”, and "When we all think of one positive thought, any problem can be solved.” Both important and useful concepts that are needed now more than ever. Thanks Kenny for the great story and positivity you give.
Two of my favorite quotes are “Spirituality should be inclusive never exclusive”, and "When we all think of one positive thought, any problem can be solved.” Both important and useful concepts that are needed now more than ever. Thanks Kenny for the great story and positivity you give.
Mike McCready
Founding Member, lead guitar
Pearl Jam
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-26T12:54:41-07:00
Mike McCready
Founding Member, lead guitar
Pearl Jam
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/struggles-tragedy-comedy-and-redemption/
An Inside Look
Reading Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit is a compelling story that gives the reader an inside look at what it takes for youth to survive on the streets and even more important - what it takes to escape.
For the past 40+ years I have I worked on the "front lines" serving young people experiencing homelessness. Kenny does a great job through "Stanley" giving the reader a true sense of the traumatic impact of homelessness, addiction and mental illness on young people surviving on our streets. But more importantly Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit shines light and hope by reminding us of the power of positive relationships. Programs don't change lives, systems don't change lives, relationships change lives and Kenny Downs and his book exemplify that as early as Chapter three: "Walk towards the light ..."
For the past 40+ years I have I worked on the "front lines" serving young people experiencing homelessness. Kenny does a great job through "Stanley" giving the reader a true sense of the traumatic impact of homelessness, addiction and mental illness on young people surviving on our streets. But more importantly Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit shines light and hope by reminding us of the power of positive relationships. Programs don't change lives, systems don't change lives, relationships change lives and Kenny Downs and his book exemplify that as early as Chapter three: "Walk towards the light ..."
Jim "Jimmy T" Theofelis
Executive Director
A Way Home Washington
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T17:53:51-07:00
Jim "Jimmy T" Theofelis
Executive Director
A Way Home Washington
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/an-inside-look/
Important Truths
Awakened Giant Sleeping Spirit takes a difficult topic and puts it into a very thoughtful and readable narrative which allows one to painlessly absorb some very important truths. It is especially relevant in this time of crisis.
Ron Sher
Creator and Owner, Third Place Books
Seattle, WA
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T17:57:07-07:00
Ron Sher
Creator and Owner, Third Place Books
Seattle, WA
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/important-truths/
Not Just a Story of Redemption
Not just a story of redemption but of an all too often experience of being lost beyond hope! Kenny’s amazing ability to chronicle the details creates such an emotional experience for the reader that it is hard to put down without finishing it completely.
Keith Beavan
Indianapolis, IN
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T18:01:01-07:00
Keith Beavan
Indianapolis, IN
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/not-just-a-story-of-redemption/
A Must Read
A really beautiful story of recovery and coming to know God. This book sucked me in, had me asking myself some deeper questions and filled me up with hope and love. It’s a must read for anyone in recovery or walking a spiritual path.
Courtney Blair
Seattle, WA
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T18:02:28-07:00
Courtney Blair
Seattle, WA
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/a-must-read/
Reflective and Poignant
There is a street level folksy wisdom to be found here, really illuminating the authors relationship to both himself, and his Creator. Reflective and poignant, yet hopeful.
Jeff Gould
Author of "A Life Concussed"
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T18:04:45-07:00
Jeff Gould
Author of "A Life Concussed"
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/reflective-and-poignant/
Get a Sense of the Love!
Gary Goldpeople is a blending of the many spiritual men and women Kenny and I have met and loved. Sit back, read, and you too will get a sense of the Love!
Gary Brown
Indianapolis, IN
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T18:05:55-07:00
Gary Brown
Indianapolis, IN
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/get-a-sense-of-the-love/
Hard to Put Down
Engaging. Gripping. It really is hard to put this book down. More! Mr. Down.
Chuck Painter
Honolulu, HI
Awakened Giant, Sleeping Spirit
5
2020-06-27T18:06:58-07:00
Chuck Painter
Honolulu, HI
https://newthoughtlife.org/testimonials/hard-to-put-down/
5
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