Becca starts every chapter with a recipe for oils - oils for anointing for healing, special celebrations, and just for every day. She talks about the meaning of being one who sells snake oils. I found that part informative because it was a part of history I didn't really know. She leads you on a journey through her life, and those who helped her heal from the sufferings we all have. You hear about the housing ministry that she started, helping women in bad situations get their lives turned around, and the manufacturing of oils, candles, etc that grew out of the first ministry. It's a fascinating trip. But it seemed a little ramble-y to me at times. It is a brief book, and so that probably won't bother most people. I've never read a book quite like it before, and it is hard to describe. It's part memoir, part reflection on the spirituality of social work, part musings from a healer. These all wind through Becca's own life so I guess that makes sense. I like the tone of the book: very soothing.
This is a good book for helping someone reflect on past pain, the need for healing, and even learning that maybe you have already healed some.
Reviewer: Lorien Goodale
