Bev Jansich
“Carleen’s memoir allows for a blend of mystical curiosity with the ordinariness of being human and our inner desire for personal growth. The way she integrates personal stories with the stories we come to live as patterns is a work of art.”
– Bev Jansich, Life Coach & Author Awakening a Woman’s Soul
Vasundhra Gupta
“This book started with shock value for me because I didn't know what to expect, and was exposed to the author's childhood with raw and gripping detail. As she slowly explained her Kundalini Awakening through the memories & vignettes, my appreciation grew not just for her transformation but for her depth of knowledge. Carleen enmeshed Eastern Spirituality with the West and used beautiful anecdotes from Buddhism, Taoism, and Yoga to enlighten the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, its style, and its depth. This book is a must read for anyone on a spiritual journey, looking for inspiration to heal and contemplate on the various lessons life presents.”
– Vasundhra Gupta, Consciousness Coach & Author Spirit Animals
Deb Gallant
“I loved reading “Orchid of Fate” and am passing it to my daughter. It is such a vulnerable story.”
– Deb Gallant, Yoga Practitioner
Judy Herter
“I’m reading this little book through a second time. There is a lot of wisdom in “Orchid of Fate.”
– Judy Herter, Retired RN
Jaqueline Fraser
“I keep “Orchid of Fate” by my bedside and read a page or two each night, soaking up the words and the wisdom, then spend time reflecting, journaling, and grounding my meditation. Carleen’s book has been greatly impactful and helpful in unpredictable times. It’s a book I will continue to pick up through my life knowing it will offer new teaching and reflections every time.”
– Jaqueline Fraser, Teacher
Karuna Ericson
“Carleen has gifted us with a touching, heartfelt story of her healing journey. May her courage to dive deeply bring benefit and inspiration to many others.”
– Karuna Ericson, Co-author with Andrew Harvey Heart Yoga, Director Heart Yoga Center.
Sarah Mclean
“Orchid of Fate is a beautiful and poetic expose on the journey into healing and how a woman’s health challenge leads to her awakening of the Self and her realization that the Self shines through every living thing. Through her memoir and the personal mythology, Carleen illustrates the potency of the power of meditation.”
– Sarah Mclean, Mclean Meditation Academy- author of best sellers Soul Centered and The Power of Awareness.
Dr. Krueger
“Carleen’s memoir of self reflection becomes a journey of life changing healing. Informed by a synthesis of Eastern and Western wisdom, Orchid of Fate, provides an engaging, cutting-edge guidance to catalyze mind, body, spirit transformation.”
– Dr. Krueger M.D. CEO Mentorpath