Dreams of Isis: A Woman's Spiritual Sojourn

by Normandi Ellis

A luminous journey through the exotic Egypt of a woman's mind and heart.

Genres: Nonfiction, Egyptian Literature, Egyptology, Spirituality, Occult

417 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Rev. Normandi Ellis is an archpriestess of Isis through the Fellowship of Isis, is a Spiritualist minister, clairvoyant, astrologer and author of 13 books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and essay. She facilitates trips through the sites of ancient Egypt. You may contact her through her website www.normandiellis.com. Please keep checking back for further information on workshops, lectures, and publications.

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was a lot of inconsistencies, and contradictions. The information was a bit outdated were the author was using Wallis Budge material. The Ancient Egyptians weren't patriarchy as the writer claims when she analysed their myths, comparing them to parts of life that upsets her. The book is almost 20 years old, so a lot more new information is out about Ancient Egypt.

[Terre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breathtaking in scope yet personally meaningful. This book explores truths and symbols that may be based in Egyptian philosophy, but relate to all faiths and world views and transcend time and typecasting.
It took me longer to read because it commands all attention and my lifestyle leaves minimal time for riveted reading anymore....

[Juniperus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I firstly want to say that the subtitle “A Woman’s Spiritual Sojourn” is not meant in the general sense; the titular woman is Normandi Ellis herself, as this book is part memoir. Don’t let this deter you, I highly recommend this book to anyone, woman or not. For various reasons, I’m back in my ancient Egypt phase, and I sought out this book after reading Ellis’ interpretation of the Egyptian Book of the Dead (Awakening Osiris) which, though it took artistic liberties, was one of the most powerful texts I have ever read. Dreams of Isis is in many ways a companion piece to her translation, marrying history and myth with autobiography. Nonlinearly, it tells of Ellis’ travels to Egypt and how ancient Egyptian spirituality has influenced her throughout her life — notably during her divorce, which she likens to the Isis and Osiris story. There may be some historical inaccuracies, but her academic study of Egyptology sets a background for her own story, and it is precisely this specificity that makes the book so moving. Had it been a simple spiritual guide (like O’Donohue’s Anam Ċara does for Irish spirituality) I would not have found it as resonant, but I found myself moved to tears many times reading this.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure that Normandi Ellis meant for this book to be a transmission into the Egytpian Mysteries as well as her autobiographical story. But it certainly has been for me!
I received so many spontaneous downloads while reading this absolutely gorgeous story.
In many ways it changed my life!

[Lisa]

very good

[Dreamersemporium]

good

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

makes me grateful I visited Egypt when I did, and makes me nostalgic and yearning to return. Some places, peoples, and histories are universal and timeless.