Readers Review
Andrea's Review (2006)

In "Return to One" by Cathy Preston, the reader will find an exciting journey of two young people that truly parallels the journey we all must take in this life. There are no guarantees, but we are asked to trust in the knowledge of something "bigger" than ourselves. To do this takes great courage and faith. Most cannot do this, but the two young people, Misha and Lec, in "Return to One" show us how it is a natural progression to truly find ourselves and our "oneness" with all that exists.

In this book, Cathy uses the characters of Misha and Lec to show the nature of human beings. These two people are common, and normal in every way. They are restricted by their societal customs and the duties and obligations of living in a family and village unit. Both feel the pull to be more than this, and yet, they fear what this could mean, as well. Eventually, circumstances allow the two of them to set out on their own and discover the nature of their true selves as they learn to listen from within, and hear the voice of Gaha. By doing this, the two find that they are truly not separate from the world in any way. Yes, they have certain abilities that others do not have- or neglect to embrace, but, through this, they are better able to see the connectedness, the infinite oneness, the vast tapestry of reality that holds us all together as one being-Life.

Cathy examines many things in this book. The dynamics of familial relationships are presented. She looks at our responses to the obligations that we allow to hold us back. She also examines the ways that we "fail" in relationships due to our own sense of being set "apart" from others. It is only through pain that we can sometimes understand just how "at one" we are with everyone and everything around us. Cathy clearly understands this and illustrates this concept in "Return to One."

"Return to One" also looks at the misdirection that someone with "special" abilities might take when in pain or at a loss as to what to do. Misha feels lonely and distant and cold at times when Lec is absorbed into the affairs of daily life. A unique relationship exists between them whereby a certain boundary cannot be crossed. Eventually, through acceptance of the fact that there is no real boundary, the two people understand that we are all One. We are all here together as One. Cathy takes a difficult and to a certain extent-controversial- idea and presents it in such a way as to convey the natural sense of this idea to the reader.

"Return to One" is an easy book to be entranced by. Cathy's words flow freely and honestly as if she is speaking from personal experience and conveying these situations and scenarios from a first hand account. More than this though, she has created characters that everyone-yes, everyone- can relate to. There is no one out there that could not identify with Misha and Lec as they go through their trials and tribulations, their learning journey, together.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a better understanding of the nature of the Universe, a better understanding of the self, or anyone seeking to understand the nature of restriction and obligation. We are free and must allow others to be free as well. Only through freedom can we truly understand ourselves and the nature of all "that is." Cathy Preston certainly illustrates this idea in her book, "Return to One." This is a must-read for all that desire more in their lives.

Andrea Hendryx
Texas USA