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A Better Sense of Being
What if when our loved ones die, they continue to exist just beyond the ability of all but a few of us to recognize them? And what if you are one of the few?
Iris Macdonald never planned to be an artist. She never planned to be a medium either. Taking up painting had been her choice when she left Manhattan in the wake of her boyfriend’s death. But the mediumship came about of its own accord, threatening to upset the sweet life she had made for herself in the Berkshires.
The visions of houses that began to appear in her mind, refusing to go away unless she painted them, were the first indication something was up. The strange voice in her head was the second. Afraid she was losing her mind; she tried to keep all of it a secret.
The universe had other ideas.
A Better Sense of Being is a story about healing, hope, and the magic that occurs when we allow ourselves simply to believe.
Iris Macdonald never planned to be an artist. She never planned to be a medium either. Taking up painting had been her choice when she left Manhattan in the wake of her boyfriend’s death. But the mediumship came about of its own accord, threatening to upset the sweet life she had made for herself in the Berkshires.
The visions of houses that began to appear in her mind, refusing to go away unless she painted them, were the first indication something was up. The strange voice in her head was the second. Afraid she was losing her mind; she tried to keep all of it a secret.
The universe had other ideas.
A Better Sense of Being is a story about healing, hope, and the magic that occurs when we allow ourselves simply to believe.
228 pages, Paperback
Published December 10, 2024
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January 7, 2025
This sweet and gentle book follows a woman who discovers through her painting that she is a medium, receiving messages from the spirits of the dead. It's a great introduction to mediumship, if you want to learn about that, showing how different people can interact. (The spirits could contact you through smells!)
Iris is a working artist living in a small town in Maine. Her best friend Ruby triggers on the painting of a red farmhouse that Iris made. It looks exactly like Ruby's grandparents house where she has both joyous and dark memories. Iris and Ruby accidentally attend a medium evening and everything gets stirred up. Iris explores her own mediumship. She asks many questions, learns much, and goes through a cycle of doubt where she wants to destroy her paintings.
The book is well-written and perfect for cozying up with a hot mug of tea and reading. Sheridan fills the story with love and understanding.
Iris is a working artist living in a small town in Maine. Her best friend Ruby triggers on the painting of a red farmhouse that Iris made. It looks exactly like Ruby's grandparents house where she has both joyous and dark memories. Iris and Ruby accidentally attend a medium evening and everything gets stirred up. Iris explores her own mediumship. She asks many questions, learns much, and goes through a cycle of doubt where she wants to destroy her paintings.
The book is well-written and perfect for cozying up with a hot mug of tea and reading. Sheridan fills the story with love and understanding.
April 11, 2025
I really enjoyed a Better Sense of Being. With its many twists and turns, it kept my interest from beginning to end. Full disclosure, I know the author.
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