Transformed by Fire

 “Often we go through life expecting things to proceed as always...safely nestled in our comfort zone. What happens when the unthinkable happens? Chris’s experience of losing everything gives us a peek into the resilience of the human soul as it grapples with and rises above catastrophe to shine.”—Sue Cimino, Author of Ancient Ones are Calling Us ~ Learning to Listen Changed My Life and originator of the Wholeness Work,  https://www.suecimino.com/ 

 “How quickly I was drawn into the opening of Chris’ story, from what began as a typical day in her life, that instantly turned into a heart rending, life changing event. She captured my interest with her gift for telling her real-life story through her engaging, yet natural writing style, that created a movie in my mind of the way she navigated through these challenges she faced with courage and grace. Through her vulnerability and transparency, Chris captured my attention with her willingness to face what we would all see as something truly unwanted and difficult, into a path of growth and transformation, which can be an inspiration to us all.”— Simone Heurich, Registered Yoga Teacher 500 hours, Holistic Health Consultant FDN-AP. https://floweringheartyoga.com/  

“Transformed by Fire takes us on a riveting and heartfelt journey where author Chris Clifford shares her beautifully written story of life challenges, loss, healing and the important lesson of how love, in so many ways, affects our lives. Her story is also of an awakening to the knowledge that our crossed-over loved ones are still with us in Spirit, and that ‘real peace’ only comes from within, by learning to hear and to listen to the intuitive messages which come from our heart.”–Pamela Nine, Professional Intuitive Counselor and Medium, https://pamelanine.com/

“For most of us, a devastating family crisis derails every aspect of our lives. Transformed by Fire is a true story about finding strength and purpose even in the worst situations...Chris is like the Phoenix...she rises from the literal ashes, helps heal her family from trauma, sets an example for all of us to follow, and through all of this, finds true inner peace.”—Marian Wilson, Human Resources Executive, Wife, Mother and Grandmother

 Burnt out as an overworked corporate manager, Chris’s life is turned upside down by a fire that consumes her entire house. In this true story, she reminds the reader of what are truly important, our loved ones and personal happiness, when describing her family’s survival and rebuilding of their post-fire lives. Her page-turning portrayal of events mixed with realistic dialogue makes the reader feel like a witness to the upheaval and transformation of this family: the pains and regrets of what they lost, and the joys and frustrations of rebuilding their lives and establishing a new home. Chris’s relationship with her career and her personal values also evolves during this process, as she opens to new modes of thinking that deepen her spiritual beliefs and connection to nature. This autobiography tells of the author and her family receiving many gifts after the house fire – concrete ones, such as accepting help from others, including generosity from unlikely people, and less tangible rewards, including deepening personal bonds and adopting healthy habits – which all together turn this tragedy into a spiritual transformation worth the pain of incineration. By reading this captivating narrative, we too can learn new insights from their experiences, without being singed by embers.— Kaye Aswell, Author and Podcaster, kayeaswell.com