Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness – A Memoir of New Beginnings is a work of non-fiction centered around transformation and spirituality, and was penned by author Keri Mangis. Unusual in its presentation as a memoir, this volume not only describes the life, background and choices that its author makes but also combines the narrative of a kind of spirit guide from the Soul Realm, whom the author meets during a moment of crisis. In the Soul Realm, Seri embarks on a lifetime alongside Keri, and the parallels drawn between the two lives teach Keri the importance of getting to know her true self.

Whether you believe in the spiritual aspect of this memoir or not, the content and development of the Soul Realm and the wisdom of Seri really serves to create a bright, intelligent and emotive response to looking at life which many readers will find really uplifting. Author Keri Mangis sets out with the same role and goal aspirations that many women aspire to when they are younger, but when she has achieved the life she set out for, emptiness settles in. Seri’s observations teach the importance of self-discovery and self-love in an effective way, and the two distinct narratives keep the work fresh and interesting as the conversation between soul and self deepens. Overall, Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness – A Memoir of New Beginnings was a truly unique and highly motivational read with plenty of uplifting qualities.

Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness—A Memoir of New Beginnings by Keri Mangis is a story of self-discovery, loving yourself and believing in yourself. Keri always had a hard time believing in herself. She lived in North Dakota, trying to find a place where she felt safe, but she never seemed to find it. There was something about herself that she was never satisfied with. She sought approval from the people around her and, in the process, she lost sight of who she was. Leaving North Dakota might have been the best decision she ever made because after that she finally realized that she had lost touch with her soul. So for the first time in her life, she did something for herself and tried to find herself. In doing so, she embarked a journey in which she discovered that as long as she had herself, she was just fine.

This was such an inspiring book to read. The author has done a wonderful job at writing this book in which makes sure she engages the audience while spreading her message. Self-love and self-care are very important, but sadly we are losing touch with ourselves in the race to please most people. Keri had a tough life, but she knew that she had to do something when she reached a breaking point in her life. She wanted to be better, which was the reason why she became better. I think she is an inspiration for the women who lose themselves in nurturing their families and the lives of other people and lose themselves in the process. There is no shame in loving yourself and making an effort to find yourself. I hope that many women take this book as an inspiration to make their lives better and exactly what they want and not what other people want.