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Messenger from the Summer of Love
By David Ray Echt
A Spiritual Journey

Review by SunInMoon

"And now those of my generation are growing older, and we need to pass on a legacy. I don't want time to forget how we dared to love." (From the introduction to this timely and inspiring book)

For those of us fortunate enough to have felt the spiritual opening that occured on a global level in 1967, and were touched individually by this, David's book is a fond reminder of a time of innocence and expansion of soul. Many of us wish and choose to hold this "awakening" close to our hearts, and live this reality, still, in our day-to-day walk. The Summer of Love (1967) was in my view, when the portal opened more fully to spirit, and we find embodied in this book a gathering of the truths that were spoken by many during that opening. For those of you readers who came after, you will discover here the "heart and soul" of the hippie movement of spirituality, written in an interesting and engaging syle.

As we follow "Trevor's" story, we see how he is led, through his experiences, in a most remarkable fashion, to meet his Master/Teacher. The "Master" feels to me to be a collective vision of many of the teachers who chose to share their vision, insights and love during this time . Trevor learns that the Master is here to "awaken the light that is already within you", and that he is to hold the message until the time is right. And it appears that now is the time! I, for one, am grateful that he has! I consider the Summer of Love (1967) to be the birth of the new dawn of spirit, and am happy that this book brings this time more fully to the Light.

The "teachings" of the Master, the timeless truths that are the healing force we need to embrace, are the most inspiring part of this story. In the falling away of illusion, we know in our hearts that love is the answer, as much now as then. It never hurts to be reminded of this, for the way we live our lives, the words we speak, the smiles and love we share with all are surely a healing balm that are a choice we make in every moment. The importance of finding our center through meditation is emphasized, as we can all too easily be distracted from that calm center, and our "work" is to live fully from that peaceful place within us. As the sign on the front door of the house that Trevor finds himself says "The Way is Peace, and the Road is Love".

As the world collectively felt the higher vibration emanating from San Francisco in the summer of 1967, so may the words of this book resonate and activate more fully these truths once again. I highly recommend this book, I find it personally reflects the inspiration I wish to share with those of you who visit us an 60's and Further. I have written to David, and found him to be a generous and authentic heart. It is my birthday this week, and I am grateful to have received a copy of this book from Lionheart. It is one that I will treasure and share, for the message comes truly from Spirit. Thank you David, and Namaste!
Happy and Blessed Reading!!!
SunInMoon
February 2004

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Authors and Critics have said:

“There was definitely something extraordinary - even profound - about that time, and I think the explanation given in this novel is a perfect metaphor - or maybe even the truth… It turned me on.”
-Melody Record, book reviewer for Good Times Entertainment Magazine, Santa Cruz, CA

“Echt clearly describes Trevor's hopes, fears and sensations in the presence of an enlightened being.Messenger from the Summer of Love is an interesting hybridization of novel and spiritual text. It gives the uninitiated reader a small taste of the freedom, excitement, and spiritual fervor of the late '60s. It's a worthy book ... It's one man's story of an extraordinary summer. It's the spreading of a message that desperately needs to be shared.”
-Lynn T. Theodose, book reviewer for The Boulder Weekly

“If you are curious as to what really went on during the hippie era, then this book is for you… Echt’s account is… an accurate account of the inner and outer details of a colorful period of the recent past and deserves a wide readership.” 
-Paul De Mey, editor of New Renaissance Magazine.
(Editor Paul De Mey lived in Haight-Ashbury during the late '60's)

“Was not sure I wanted to read about 'free love' - physical love is rarely 'free', and few humans are. But to my surprise that was not what the book was about. After I got the drift, I followed along and was moved by the story. Thank you. A 'good read'. ”
-Robert Wolff, author of A Book of Dreams
(Author Robert Wolff lived in Haight-Ashbury during the late '60's)

“David Echt, has done justice to that time and after reading this book, I for one have a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.”
-Skip Stone, author of Hippies from A-Z

“I loved it. Wonderful evocative, and just so much the way it was. The message was heart-felt and heart opening.”
-James Fadiman, author of The Other Side of Haight

(Author James Fadiman lived in Haight-Ashbury during the late '60's and is mentioned in Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test) 
“At a time when the world seems to have forgotten how to love, this gentle book can go a long way toward reminding us of the capacity we all share for harmony and unity and peace. It might nudge you into recognizing how much fear you carry around with you and help you lay that aside in favor of love. Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair...and read this book.”
-Terrie Allison Reese, Amazon-Listmania Reviewer
(Reviewer Terrie Reese lived in Haight-Ashbury during the late '60's)

“...there's some serious mojo in this book (or, more precisely, accessible "through" it, if you know what I mean). There are a few passages that will actually give you the spiritual equivalent of a contact high just from reading them. That's a nice feature, given the aim of the book.
If you lived through this period of time (whether or not you were at ground zero), this book will help to remind you of its real meaning. If not, the first-person narrative will show you what the air tasted like, so to speak. Either way, this text can push you a little further toward mindfulness, if you want it to.”
-Scott Ryan, Amazon-Listmania Reviewer

This book gives a valuable insight into a long lost time in which it was bad etiquette NOT to smile with a stranger in the street or explore the body and soul in a way almost unimaginable today. This book will make you re-evaluate everything important to you... and its probably time for a revolution.
I just have one passing question, "What happened to the dream?".
-Amazon Reviewer from London, UK

"I spent half of today reading your book, Messenger..." from start to finish..  Wow!  I feel envy for not having come across the Master myself back in 1967.  But you know, all of us who were of the right age certainly felt supernatural stirrings in the air.   As a NY City hippie who felt the vibes but did not follow the pull to run away to Haight-Ashbury, it is a time I have never been able to put out of my mind...  Thanks for having written that book."
-Author, Pearl Cawely
"Messenger from the Summer of Love" is one of those rare novels that can resonate with multiple generations. Middle-aged Baby Boomers and hippies who roamed the globe in search of answers to eternal questions in the Sixties and Seventies will find in this novel a confirmation of their youth. In this age of cynicism, that's not an easy statement to make. Today's young people will find that their concerns about war, the environment, spiritual values, and the meaning of life are not limited to their own generation's experience. As an educator, I highly recommend this novel to readers of all ages. It provides a much-needed bridge, an avenue of dialogue between generations. Take the journey. All you need is love.
-- Robert W. Norris, author of "Looking for the Summer," "Toraware," and "The Many Roads to Japan"

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