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You Know Your Way Home
You Know Your Way Home, is a true story about a woman with 5 husbands, secretly chasing killers and missing people, until she comes to a 3 way collision with a brash mystery man, an abrupt therapist in a padded room and a revered Lakota medicine man.
319 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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July 18, 2012
I love this book. I could not put it down. I cant wait for what suzanne has for is next.
March 16, 2012
from page one, I could not put down this book.Any spare time I had was devoted to getting more and more into Suzanne's life. Suzanne Jauchius has really opened herself up and has allowed me in to her life, to see the good and the nitty gritty. This book offers those of us without her gift and gift others possess, a real view of what is gone through by those with such a special gift. I can not say enough good things about this book, I would encourage all to read, I will most certainly will be. Suzanne thank you so very much, for allowing me the honour of entering your life. I hope that perhaps you might be adding a follow up to this book, as your life is worth putting pen to paper.Thanks to Goodreads for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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December 11, 2012One rarely has the chance to not only read a unique experience, but experience the unique person behind it. Having done both, this is an adventure well worth the travel, especially knowing its veracity.
March 15, 2012
This review was first posted on Melissa's Midnight Musings on August 15 2012. Click here to read it on my blog
This book starts out with some serious action as it opens on the author and her friend chasing a car that only Jauchius can see. I knew it would be good if it started out like that. It's not without flaws, but I wasn't disappointed by the book.
After the car chase, the author goes back to explain more about her childhood, and how she always had a sort of second sight, she could "see" things. I've always been interested in subjects like this, and reading about Jauchius journey was both interesting and insightful. The format was a little offputting at first, starting out with the car chase and then slowing down and going backwards felt strange when I first started reading, but now after completion I realized that it was the way the author's saw the journey, maybe it was a way to chart her evolution to start in the present, go to the past and then wind the way back to the present again.
Jauchius home life and upbringing was rough, to say the least, and I felt like it shaped a lot of her character. She was constantly being reprimanded, and was under a lot of pressure. She kind of had to fend for herself a lot, which is (in my opinion) why she was so quick to marry, so that she could be taken care of. She married an astonishing 5 times, and each time she married not the best kind of person. Some of the relationships she was pushed into by her family, some she rushed into. The nice thing about this was, she didn't make excuses (mostly) for these marriages, and she admitted that she was as she put it, a "a slow learner"
There are a lot of spiritual/spooky elements to this book. Particularly with the author's experiences with spirits, and "seeing." The author's abilities are psychometric, which means that she has the ability to feel or touch an object and see images. As the book progressed, so, it seemed, did her abilities. Later on in the book she was able to see images simply by talking with someone over the phone. The most interesting thing about these abilities is that with them, she worked on and was indirectly connected to some high profile cases including the Polly Klaas case.
Some of the experiences were just downright spooky. So much so that I had to stop reading this and wait to finish it in the morning because I was too freaked out to keep reading it alone at night. One particular experience the author described that I found interesting was that of "poltergeisting" This is where her excess adolescent energy took a sort of material shape, and ran rampant in their house, knocking into things, walking around the house, etc. That is creepy in and of itself, but then I wondered if somehow my own excess energy ran wild at night too, when I was a teenager.
The author also talks about a lot of spiritual material, including Lakota rituals and Celtic history, which was interesting to read about from her perspective.
Another thing that I really enjoyed about this book was the author's personal journey and her own self growth. She finally got out of her last abusive relationship and really decided to work on herself. It was nice to watch her take that leap of faith even though she was scared to, but then come out on top eventually. It showed that you really can change your life and your surroundings if you put your mind to it.
Overall, a very enjoyable, albeit a bit spooky book. I'd recommend it for anyone who likes books about personal growth, the paranormal or hard to explain experiences, and psychics, etc.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
This book starts out with some serious action as it opens on the author and her friend chasing a car that only Jauchius can see. I knew it would be good if it started out like that. It's not without flaws, but I wasn't disappointed by the book.
After the car chase, the author goes back to explain more about her childhood, and how she always had a sort of second sight, she could "see" things. I've always been interested in subjects like this, and reading about Jauchius journey was both interesting and insightful. The format was a little offputting at first, starting out with the car chase and then slowing down and going backwards felt strange when I first started reading, but now after completion I realized that it was the way the author's saw the journey, maybe it was a way to chart her evolution to start in the present, go to the past and then wind the way back to the present again.
Jauchius home life and upbringing was rough, to say the least, and I felt like it shaped a lot of her character. She was constantly being reprimanded, and was under a lot of pressure. She kind of had to fend for herself a lot, which is (in my opinion) why she was so quick to marry, so that she could be taken care of. She married an astonishing 5 times, and each time she married not the best kind of person. Some of the relationships she was pushed into by her family, some she rushed into. The nice thing about this was, she didn't make excuses (mostly) for these marriages, and she admitted that she was as she put it, a "a slow learner"
There are a lot of spiritual/spooky elements to this book. Particularly with the author's experiences with spirits, and "seeing." The author's abilities are psychometric, which means that she has the ability to feel or touch an object and see images. As the book progressed, so, it seemed, did her abilities. Later on in the book she was able to see images simply by talking with someone over the phone. The most interesting thing about these abilities is that with them, she worked on and was indirectly connected to some high profile cases including the Polly Klaas case.
Some of the experiences were just downright spooky. So much so that I had to stop reading this and wait to finish it in the morning because I was too freaked out to keep reading it alone at night. One particular experience the author described that I found interesting was that of "poltergeisting" This is where her excess adolescent energy took a sort of material shape, and ran rampant in their house, knocking into things, walking around the house, etc. That is creepy in and of itself, but then I wondered if somehow my own excess energy ran wild at night too, when I was a teenager.
The author also talks about a lot of spiritual material, including Lakota rituals and Celtic history, which was interesting to read about from her perspective.
Another thing that I really enjoyed about this book was the author's personal journey and her own self growth. She finally got out of her last abusive relationship and really decided to work on herself. It was nice to watch her take that leap of faith even though she was scared to, but then come out on top eventually. It showed that you really can change your life and your surroundings if you put your mind to it.
Overall, a very enjoyable, albeit a bit spooky book. I'd recommend it for anyone who likes books about personal growth, the paranormal or hard to explain experiences, and psychics, etc.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
May 30, 2012
You Know Your Way Home is Suzanne Jauchius' memoir highlighting the struggles she faced throughout her life. To begin with, Suzanne had a very rough childhood. Couple this with the psychic gift of "seeing", and it is no wonder that she spent most of her adult life trying to find acceptance. Unfortunately, as every good psychologist will tell you, you first have to accept yourself. A lesson it took Suzanne a very long time to come to grips with. Through her 5 marriages and many ups and downs, it was she who most needed to accept herself and her gift. Once that was accomplished, she could begin to live a successful life.
The phenomena of the psychic is a subject that fascinates me, not the least because it is so controversial and so hard to prove or disprove. I think that was the main reason that I was drawn to this book. I never tire of hearing the stories of people who have had brushes with their sixth sense. Straight out memoirs, though, are not something that I am usually drawn to unless I am familiar with, or curious about, the person whose story is being told. In the case of You Know Your Way Home, what interested me was the fact that Suzanne is a practicing psychic and has participated in a few high profile missing person cases. Although I liked the portions of the book where Suzanne talked about this, there were too few of them in my opinion. The focus in this book is really more about the struggle that Suzanne dealt with. How it manifested itself throughout her life, how the people in her life either helped or hindered her development, and how she eventually was able to pull her life together and become more successful. As such, it read a bit more like a self help book than a memoir to me. For me, so much of the book was centered on the negative parts of Suzanne's life,that the writing actually came across as whiny. By the time she got to the part where she learned to accept herself, and therefore was able to improve her life, I found it hard to be uplifted.
Although this book was a fast read, and was reasonably well written, there was just too much focus on the negative for me to really become invested in it. There were so many things that Suzanne alluded to, but never really covered, that seemed much more interesting to me. For example, I would love to read Suzanne's case book, hear more about her "conversations" with her friend Bob, read more about her family history and the grandma's and aunts that had similar gifts. Even the life of the "brash mystery man" and his Lakota friends would have been nice to know more about. As a result, this was a 3.5 star read for me
The phenomena of the psychic is a subject that fascinates me, not the least because it is so controversial and so hard to prove or disprove. I think that was the main reason that I was drawn to this book. I never tire of hearing the stories of people who have had brushes with their sixth sense. Straight out memoirs, though, are not something that I am usually drawn to unless I am familiar with, or curious about, the person whose story is being told. In the case of You Know Your Way Home, what interested me was the fact that Suzanne is a practicing psychic and has participated in a few high profile missing person cases. Although I liked the portions of the book where Suzanne talked about this, there were too few of them in my opinion. The focus in this book is really more about the struggle that Suzanne dealt with. How it manifested itself throughout her life, how the people in her life either helped or hindered her development, and how she eventually was able to pull her life together and become more successful. As such, it read a bit more like a self help book than a memoir to me. For me, so much of the book was centered on the negative parts of Suzanne's life,that the writing actually came across as whiny. By the time she got to the part where she learned to accept herself, and therefore was able to improve her life, I found it hard to be uplifted.
Although this book was a fast read, and was reasonably well written, there was just too much focus on the negative for me to really become invested in it. There were so many things that Suzanne alluded to, but never really covered, that seemed much more interesting to me. For example, I would love to read Suzanne's case book, hear more about her "conversations" with her friend Bob, read more about her family history and the grandma's and aunts that had similar gifts. Even the life of the "brash mystery man" and his Lakota friends would have been nice to know more about. As a result, this was a 3.5 star read for me
June 3, 2012
Sometimes books come to you at exactly the right time in your life. This has happened to me with a few other books and I think this one as well. All I really knew about this book going in was it was about a woman who had been married five times and was struggling to find herself. I thought that was something I could understand and connect with. Immediately after reading the first few pages I realized there was something else going on, the author was also psychic and this was her memoir or her struggles with being psychic, finding love and finding herself.
Most of the events in this book took place in the age before internet, cell phones and blogs, which made it very refreshing. If it was happening today it would be a very successful blog. The chapters are pretty short and usually end with a very concise recap of what that situation taught her about herself. This memoir is almost like a guided self-help for the author, who is very self-aware and honest. Her years of therapy are evident in the writing, in the way she can articulate perfectly how she felt at certain times.
Her stories about her ex-husbands, while a huge part of her story, do not define her and in her explorations in therapy she was able to understand that. She is constantly reminded that she can find home, she knows her way home and that she basically is the key to finding home. She is able to remember in detail things that were said to her in her life and several times you have to remind yourself this is a memoir, not a novel. So many of the things that happened to her seem fictive, but are not.
I think this book is great for anyone who has ever struggled to find themselves or their place in the world. It's also a great book about relationships and understanding when to walk away and when to stick around. When to give up and when to keep going. I would love to hear more of her stories, she writes in a very compelling way.
Most of the events in this book took place in the age before internet, cell phones and blogs, which made it very refreshing. If it was happening today it would be a very successful blog. The chapters are pretty short and usually end with a very concise recap of what that situation taught her about herself. This memoir is almost like a guided self-help for the author, who is very self-aware and honest. Her years of therapy are evident in the writing, in the way she can articulate perfectly how she felt at certain times.
Her stories about her ex-husbands, while a huge part of her story, do not define her and in her explorations in therapy she was able to understand that. She is constantly reminded that she can find home, she knows her way home and that she basically is the key to finding home. She is able to remember in detail things that were said to her in her life and several times you have to remind yourself this is a memoir, not a novel. So many of the things that happened to her seem fictive, but are not.
I think this book is great for anyone who has ever struggled to find themselves or their place in the world. It's also a great book about relationships and understanding when to walk away and when to stick around. When to give up and when to keep going. I would love to hear more of her stories, she writes in a very compelling way.
April 4, 2012
This was a very interesting book to me. I think with the way it was described in the Youtube video, I was expecting more of a light thriller/memoir. That is not what it was. I think the subtitle does the book a bit more justice than the video. On that note, the book pertains to the author's journey from short of self loathing and the non-acceptance from those around her (note: 5 marriages) to one of self acceptance.
As a former counselor, I love reviewing/utilizing/recommending books which can be used in bibliotherapy or as a tool for starting discussions with clients/patients. This book would qualify under that. Although this author had issues related to her psychic ability, there are MANY situations/behaviors which can be led back to a client with destructive behaviors in numerous other areas and how they can associate with certain behaviors the author has done or been placed in. What I would have loved about using this one, is unlike common "assignments" in therapy, the use of self help books, the client might actually read and pay attention to this one!
Finally, there was alot to "keeping it real" in regards to the psychic world. I loved how Ms. Jauchius said, in regards to the Polly Klaas case, something about wanna be psychics (she used a much funnier term though). All along, I have said if someone liked the show "The Ghost Whisperer" and the character of Melinda Gordon, they would enjoy this book. Once she came to the acceptance of who she was, the author displays some of that same awkwardness towards her gift that Melinda displayed, yet was a deep, thoughtful person.
As a former counselor, I love reviewing/utilizing/recommending books which can be used in bibliotherapy or as a tool for starting discussions with clients/patients. This book would qualify under that. Although this author had issues related to her psychic ability, there are MANY situations/behaviors which can be led back to a client with destructive behaviors in numerous other areas and how they can associate with certain behaviors the author has done or been placed in. What I would have loved about using this one, is unlike common "assignments" in therapy, the use of self help books, the client might actually read and pay attention to this one!
Finally, there was alot to "keeping it real" in regards to the psychic world. I loved how Ms. Jauchius said, in regards to the Polly Klaas case, something about wanna be psychics (she used a much funnier term though). All along, I have said if someone liked the show "The Ghost Whisperer" and the character of Melinda Gordon, they would enjoy this book. Once she came to the acceptance of who she was, the author displays some of that same awkwardness towards her gift that Melinda displayed, yet was a deep, thoughtful person.
November 3, 2011
Some parts of this book were very gripping and extremely well-written. Others, unfortunately were so “woe is me” that I couldn’t identify with the “character” (Suzanne) and I felt like important information was being shielded from the reader. I had a lot of unanswered questions, which I will spare you from here due to the spoiler aspect. When writing a memoir, I think transparency (or lack thereof) is very apparent and important.
There’s no question that Suzanne had a difficult upbringing and a crazy mother who affected her ability to form healthy relationships with people. And though I’m not a huge believer in psychics, Suzanne’s stories had me convinced.
I was spellbound almost to the halfway mark of the book, where Suzanne fell into the traditional memoir formula of starting therapy and reaching a deeper understanding of herself. Unfortunately, Suzanne comes across as completely self absorbed--caught up in her own healing to the exclusion of everything else. She spends years in therapy and groups, spends time at an Indian sweat lodge, and focuses almost exclusively on her own recovery. By the end of the book, the thing I cheered for most was that Suzanne that she finally found some peace in her occupation.
3 stars. More stories about her psychic experiences and the lives of the people she touched, disclosure about how her children were affected by her choices Suzanne made, and admission of her own role in the problems she experienced would have gained more stars for this book.
There’s no question that Suzanne had a difficult upbringing and a crazy mother who affected her ability to form healthy relationships with people. And though I’m not a huge believer in psychics, Suzanne’s stories had me convinced.
I was spellbound almost to the halfway mark of the book, where Suzanne fell into the traditional memoir formula of starting therapy and reaching a deeper understanding of herself. Unfortunately, Suzanne comes across as completely self absorbed--caught up in her own healing to the exclusion of everything else. She spends years in therapy and groups, spends time at an Indian sweat lodge, and focuses almost exclusively on her own recovery. By the end of the book, the thing I cheered for most was that Suzanne that she finally found some peace in her occupation.
3 stars. More stories about her psychic experiences and the lives of the people she touched, disclosure about how her children were affected by her choices Suzanne made, and admission of her own role in the problems she experienced would have gained more stars for this book.
April 21, 2011
What a great book! I could not put it down. When I was finished, I wanted more. It was one of those books you do not want to end and then think about for days after completing it. I had so many questions I wanted to ask. Great book and beautifully written!
"The beautiful, true story of a woman who spent a lifetime seeking herself. Casting away social norms and acceptability, Suzanne overcomes frequent tragedy and disheartenment to live as she was meant to be. Suzanne’s story is riveting and engaging with true crime, unusual experiences, and heart-wrenching honesty. Suzanne wrote her tale as a legacy for her grandchildren and was surprised to find readers saw their own story in hers."
"The beautiful, true story of a woman who spent a lifetime seeking herself. Casting away social norms and acceptability, Suzanne overcomes frequent tragedy and disheartenment to live as she was meant to be. Suzanne’s story is riveting and engaging with true crime, unusual experiences, and heart-wrenching honesty. Suzanne wrote her tale as a legacy for her grandchildren and was surprised to find readers saw their own story in hers."
April 28, 2012
I didn't really know what I was getting into when I started this book, and parts of it read like fiction to me because I have difficulty believing in psychics.
That said, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The narrative was very engaging and I breezed through the book in just a couple of days because I would read for hours, unable to put it down. Parts of it I could relate to, other parts I couldn't, but the life-lessons about tolerance, forgiveness, boundaries and learning when to say "no" were enough to make this read worthwhile.
That said, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The narrative was very engaging and I breezed through the book in just a couple of days because I would read for hours, unable to put it down. Parts of it I could relate to, other parts I couldn't, but the life-lessons about tolerance, forgiveness, boundaries and learning when to say "no" were enough to make this read worthwhile.
September 12, 2011
Suzanne Jauchius is a local area author and will be a guest when our book group gathers. Her story is interesting and I don't doubt her psychic abilities, but I struggled with her 'poor me', 'no one understands me', 'I've had to work soooooo hard', etc. etc. etc. life story, that at times I just wanted wanted to say enough already! That said Ms. Jauchius in her memoir does recount some interesting incidents of her psychic abilities.
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August 8, 2009A straight-forward narrative chronicaling the life of local psychic who grew up trying to "be normal" while coping with a dysfunctional family situation.
April 3, 2012
Finished it too quickly because it was hard to put down. Kept needing to know what next? Knowing the areas described had me enthralled. Imagine hearing the earth's heartbeat!
April 11, 2012
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. This is a story of an extraordinary woman's journey to find herself. I couldn't put it down. Fascinating!
December 24, 2017
A guide for others
I did not share much in common as far as my personal background, but I didn't need to in order to get something from this story. I related on a human level to her struggles and search for truth. I loved her style of writing, it was not overextended and easy to read. This book gave me hope and I think it will be a guiding light to many people.
I did not share much in common as far as my personal background, but I didn't need to in order to get something from this story. I related on a human level to her struggles and search for truth. I loved her style of writing, it was not overextended and easy to read. This book gave me hope and I think it will be a guiding light to many people.
July 12, 2022
Fascinating life story
This book was amazing! I had a session with the author, Suzanne, and she said we have a lot in common. I actually got chills many times at how accurate that was. Her life story is fascinating and her prose is vivid and engaging. Highly recommend!
This book was amazing! I had a session with the author, Suzanne, and she said we have a lot in common. I actually got chills many times at how accurate that was. Her life story is fascinating and her prose is vivid and engaging. Highly recommend!
January 11, 2018
Loved this book so much!
July 17, 2019
This was so well written and such a beautiful journey Suzanne took me on. From trials to triumphs, undoubtedly spiritually profound.
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December 18, 2020Loved this book. Was a great insight.
April 6, 2012
I very rarely pick up anything but fiction, but the synopsis of this one interested me enough. The author generously provided me with a copy for the purposes of review, and I am glad that I bent my 'no non-fiction' preferential rules for a change.
Suzanne Jauchius very bravely put her life down in a book. I am sure that it was not an easy story to tell or expose to the world. Based on what I read about Suzanne in this book, this must have been a major step in her life to take; one filled with hesitations, I am sure. I commend you for your bravery.
As to the book in question, it was, without a doubt, a very intriguing and emotional story. Suzanne Jauchius is certainly gifted but still a very normal human being. I felt a very keen sense of compassion for this woman, reading how she was pressured to supress anything that made her different than others by the people that should have loved her the most.
Yes, this is the story of someone who behaved like a victim, because she was a victim. A victim of a difficult relationship with her unforgiving and intolerant mother. She is a woman who dealt with a multitude of failed relationships with, at times, abusive men who belittled, or disrespected her and fought to control her. This is a story of a very real woman, just like many other real women, with less than perfect families, in less than perfect relationships, trying to find her way and her place.
The story did reel me in, and I devoured the first three quarters of this book very quickly, but I do so wish that she had expanded a lot more on her gift of ‘sight’ with a lot more detail. It was there, but the details were almost like afterthoughts, and that did disappoint me. I don’t fancy myself a believer or a disbeliever, but I am at all times, open minded and fascinated. And yes, the psychic aspect of her life is frequently touched upon, but not with a significant degree of focus or as much detail as all the other aspects of her life. Basically, I found myself looking for more stories about finding missing persons, working with the police, etc.
The moment the mystery man in the synopsis stepped into the story, I was perplexed. I didn't quite know what to make of this man. Frankly I couldn’t really understand his thought processes at all, or his conversations which sounded more like frustrating riddles with no answers. That was the point where the story kind of lost me, but I was invested enough in Suzanne’s story to continue the journey to the end. Even though I didn’t quite understand the mysticism of that part of the book, or what this character was trying to do (or did) for her.
It was a very interesting read and worthwhile picking up.
To Suzanne: I am humbled by your journey and understand that it has been a hard one. We can all be victims of others, or of circumstance, until we refuse to be, and learn to expect and demand something different from ourselves and those around us or close to us. I hope you continue to accept yourself and the gifts you were given, and feel comfortable in your own skin. I understand that level of comfort was a very difficult journey, and the apparent result was hard earned.
All the best!
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May 2, 2012
Many are the times in my life where I have felt lost, unsure and uneasy. I've also had points where I felt less than accepted for who I am and felt uncomfortable in my own skin. It's far from a unique situation. I'd even go so far as to guess that many people share similar experiences. Some to a lesser extent than others. Some to a greater extent. You never really know the struggles of person you meet at random in the coffee shop. Everyone has a story to tell.
You Know Your Way Home is Suzanne Jauchius' autobiography of her own journey through her life's struggles. She has a difficult(sometimes abusive), upbringing, makes her way through five marriages, deals with addiction and longs for acceptance for who she is. The fact that she has psychic abilities adds another layer of implications and (sometimes) complications to her life.
Like all of, Jauchius longs to feel accepted for who she is. Because of her abilities this acceptance is sometimes hard to come by. Not everyone is a believer. And even if someone is willing to accept her abilities as being real, I can tell you (from first hand experience) that it can sometimes be an unsettling feeling to be near someone with those abilities. You find yourself wondering "Can they see something about me? Do I want to know what they see?" It can be tough to set aside one's own internal self absorption to appreciate the person who stands before you and simply longs to "be" and be accepted. Jauchius speaks to some of those difficulties.
As I age, I come to an increasingly fuller understanding that life is a journey and that, many times, I am probably my own worst critic. This is not to say that I'm an expert and no longer flounder for true meaning and direction in my life's journey. Far from it. It is to say that what I find to be true is what I believe Jauchius began to learn...When you quit worrying so much about what everyone else thinks and you life your best and most authentic life, things begins to work and flow to your advantage. When you look past the trappings of life and tune into the basic elements, you gain an important and peaceful perspective. Life can work to your advantage. Sometime you simply need to strip it down, set fear aside and take it a step at a time.
The book takes you through the complicated journey of many parts of Jauchius's life. It's a rough go at times and you can sense her heartache and despair. I appreciated that she ends the book not with a neat and tidy ending but with one that leaves you with the notion that she's empowered and finding peace. Certainly, that is the person that I met and stood beside in a coffee shop one day. I feel lucky to have met her, if only briefly, and so grateful that she gave me a copy of her book.
You Know Your Way Home is Suzanne Jauchius' autobiography of her own journey through her life's struggles. She has a difficult(sometimes abusive), upbringing, makes her way through five marriages, deals with addiction and longs for acceptance for who she is. The fact that she has psychic abilities adds another layer of implications and (sometimes) complications to her life.
Like all of, Jauchius longs to feel accepted for who she is. Because of her abilities this acceptance is sometimes hard to come by. Not everyone is a believer. And even if someone is willing to accept her abilities as being real, I can tell you (from first hand experience) that it can sometimes be an unsettling feeling to be near someone with those abilities. You find yourself wondering "Can they see something about me? Do I want to know what they see?" It can be tough to set aside one's own internal self absorption to appreciate the person who stands before you and simply longs to "be" and be accepted. Jauchius speaks to some of those difficulties.
As I age, I come to an increasingly fuller understanding that life is a journey and that, many times, I am probably my own worst critic. This is not to say that I'm an expert and no longer flounder for true meaning and direction in my life's journey. Far from it. It is to say that what I find to be true is what I believe Jauchius began to learn...When you quit worrying so much about what everyone else thinks and you life your best and most authentic life, things begins to work and flow to your advantage. When you look past the trappings of life and tune into the basic elements, you gain an important and peaceful perspective. Life can work to your advantage. Sometime you simply need to strip it down, set fear aside and take it a step at a time.
The book takes you through the complicated journey of many parts of Jauchius's life. It's a rough go at times and you can sense her heartache and despair. I appreciated that she ends the book not with a neat and tidy ending but with one that leaves you with the notion that she's empowered and finding peace. Certainly, that is the person that I met and stood beside in a coffee shop one day. I feel lucky to have met her, if only briefly, and so grateful that she gave me a copy of her book.
August 2, 2013
Goodreads Description- The memoir, You Know Your Way Home, is a true story about a woman with 5 husbands, secretly chasing killers and missing people, until she comes to a 3 way collision with a brash mystery man, an abrupt therapist in a padded room and a revered Lakota medicine man. The narrative contains twists and turns which are unforeseen and traverses true crime scenes, missing persons, addictions, and mystical and unbelievable experiences which become quite believable. It resonates with people across demographics. Her tale has been written to help and to inspire. She was able to take the talent that she was born with - and hers was as unconventional and ill received as it comes - and make a life and a living with it. She inspires readers to live in the integrity of who they truly are. Readers see themselves in her story; the most frequent remark is "this is my story."
I have to take my time to figure out just how to review this multi-faceted book. I must say that there were times in the book that deserved 5 stars and there were other times that I was completely lost as to the intent and meaning of the author that if I had to rate that alone it would be one star. Right now I am giving it 3 stars until I can think how I can put into words how this book affected me. In the description it states "Readers see themselves in her story...". Well I can only say how true that is for, at least me as a reader. Let me digest this story that I read straight through in one day and see what my gut is really telling me before I give a full and more accurate review of the book. Right now I know that no matter what my rating is I would definitely recommend this book to others.
I have to take my time to figure out just how to review this multi-faceted book. I must say that there were times in the book that deserved 5 stars and there were other times that I was completely lost as to the intent and meaning of the author that if I had to rate that alone it would be one star. Right now I am giving it 3 stars until I can think how I can put into words how this book affected me. In the description it states "Readers see themselves in her story...". Well I can only say how true that is for, at least me as a reader. Let me digest this story that I read straight through in one day and see what my gut is really telling me before I give a full and more accurate review of the book. Right now I know that no matter what my rating is I would definitely recommend this book to others.
November 18, 2013
4.5 stars
Did I enjoy this book: I loved it.
Jauchius’s story is lovely. She writes of a rageaholic mother without bitterness, failed marriages without regret, and personal failings without shame. The strength she acquires on her journey vibrates out of the pages, and it’s strangely comforting to know that despite her nontraditional skills she works just as hard as the rest of us to achieve her goals. Jauchius’s ability to tell her tale without revealing every sordid detail is refreshing, and though there are a few things I still want to know, my respect for her privacy makes me glad she left them out. You Know Your Way Home is a lovely little book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Would I recommend it: Yes, definitely. I loved following Suzanne’s path, and even if you’re not convinced she’s actually a psychic, you’ll enjoy the way she shares her life.
Will I read it again: You know how I feel about reading books twice. This one, though? …I’d consider it.
As reviewed by Melissa at Every Free Chance Book Reviews.
(I received a copy of this book for review purposes.)
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Did I enjoy this book: I loved it.
Jauchius’s story is lovely. She writes of a rageaholic mother without bitterness, failed marriages without regret, and personal failings without shame. The strength she acquires on her journey vibrates out of the pages, and it’s strangely comforting to know that despite her nontraditional skills she works just as hard as the rest of us to achieve her goals. Jauchius’s ability to tell her tale without revealing every sordid detail is refreshing, and though there are a few things I still want to know, my respect for her privacy makes me glad she left them out. You Know Your Way Home is a lovely little book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Would I recommend it: Yes, definitely. I loved following Suzanne’s path, and even if you’re not convinced she’s actually a psychic, you’ll enjoy the way she shares her life.
Will I read it again: You know how I feel about reading books twice. This one, though? …I’d consider it.
As reviewed by Melissa at Every Free Chance Book Reviews.
(I received a copy of this book for review purposes.)
http://everyfreechance.com/2013/05/re...
July 31, 2012
- My Description -
This is the autobiography of Suzanne Jauchius.
The story begins with Suzanne at a young age.
Suzanne is psychic.
She takes you into a virtual first hand account of her life.
She shares thoughts on her mother and father.
She tells you about her marriages and children.
Even the unfortunate death of her sister.
She even helps the police and family members in missing person cases.
Towards the end of the book, she begins to see an addition therapist.
She is forever changed....and for the better.
She meets friends, and actually begins to have a voice and her own mind.
She becomes more assertive and independent.
- My Review -
I enjoyed this book. It was easy to understand and super easy to read.
Not many people know this about me, but I've had my own share of psychic experiences.
I've seen things. I'm heard things. I feel things.
Things I can not explain.
So, I know a little bit of what Suzanne does.
I've never assisted in solving any crimes....yet. =)
Anyway, this is definitely a different type of memoir. You should read it.
April 19, 2012
I have to admit that I started this book with absolutely wrong expectations … somehow I was expecting a book a la Mercy Thompson stories (by Particia Briggs) without all the paranormal or a kind of mystery novel by Aghata Cristie. Somehow I hadn’t noticed the word memoir at the beginning of the summary.
But as I already started and had figured out, it was a memoir … not my usual choice in books … I still kept reading. It’s an interesting and captivating life story … kind of a self-help book, that gives you the feeling that if she was able to turn her life around after all the things that happened to her, so can you.
If you liked Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, you probably would like this book too. It’s not as commercial as Elizabeth’s book, but it is, as I already said, captivating.
I believe that we all have said to somebody, after hearing about their life, that they should write a book about it … well Suzanne Jauchius did it, and she did it well.
But as I already started and had figured out, it was a memoir … not my usual choice in books … I still kept reading. It’s an interesting and captivating life story … kind of a self-help book, that gives you the feeling that if she was able to turn her life around after all the things that happened to her, so can you.
If you liked Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, you probably would like this book too. It’s not as commercial as Elizabeth’s book, but it is, as I already said, captivating.
I believe that we all have said to somebody, after hearing about their life, that they should write a book about it … well Suzanne Jauchius did it, and she did it well.
May 15, 2012
I almost received this book for free from goodreads giveaways, however, I wasn't selected, but Suzanne was really kind to send me a copy, which my mother is currently reading (having taken it from my hands the moment it arrived) so, when she finishes it, her review will be posted, before mine. =)
My mom gives it 4 stars: She says it's interesting and easy to read, keeps you hooked until the end of the book, difficult to put down.
I was pleasantly surprised by reading this book. I know we are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I had the idea that it was going to be a self help book (which I really don't care much for), however what I found was a mixture of Medium (the TV series) and Isabel Allende.
The story is fascinating, and although I still have some unanswered questions, about pretty much everything mentioned in the book, from A to Z, the truth is that you cant tell a life's story in 300 pages, give or take.
My mom gives it 4 stars: She says it's interesting and easy to read, keeps you hooked until the end of the book, difficult to put down.
I was pleasantly surprised by reading this book. I know we are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I had the idea that it was going to be a self help book (which I really don't care much for), however what I found was a mixture of Medium (the TV series) and Isabel Allende.
The story is fascinating, and although I still have some unanswered questions, about pretty much everything mentioned in the book, from A to Z, the truth is that you cant tell a life's story in 300 pages, give or take.
June 22, 2012
Although I'm not a big fan of non-fiction or memoirs because most of them are depressing, I find myself reading this like I would read fiction. Which is a good thing in my book.
On the subject of psychics, I'm pretty open minded about it myself and I guess you need to already have an open mind in order to sit down and read this. I wondered if Suzanne had been born a bit later, where society is more accepting of psychics...would her life been more easier?
I feel that the first half of the book was great, and the second half a bit...lacking. I'm not too sure what it is but maybe because unlike fiction, where there is a build-up towards a climax...non-fiction isn't like that so maybe that is what is lacking. While I feel there is no closure towards the end with some people in her life, I feel that, that is what life is sometimes...we don't get closure at all.
But, the fact that it kept me interested in Suzanne's story is already fine by me so...good job!:)
On the subject of psychics, I'm pretty open minded about it myself and I guess you need to already have an open mind in order to sit down and read this. I wondered if Suzanne had been born a bit later, where society is more accepting of psychics...would her life been more easier?
I feel that the first half of the book was great, and the second half a bit...lacking. I'm not too sure what it is but maybe because unlike fiction, where there is a build-up towards a climax...non-fiction isn't like that so maybe that is what is lacking. While I feel there is no closure towards the end with some people in her life, I feel that, that is what life is sometimes...we don't get closure at all.
But, the fact that it kept me interested in Suzanne's story is already fine by me so...good job!:)
July 24, 2012
This started with such promise for me..........it began with Suzanne, who's a psychic assisting Search & Rescue in the recovery of a little boy. Intriguing stuff. I thought there was more to come.
However, she went back to the beginning and to her childhood which makes sense and again was very interesting. She also ended up meeting some dodgy men on the way, all who seemed to be drinkers and she married 5 of them !!
However, then she ended up meeting someone called Caroline, a therapist, and for me it all went downhill from there. It ended up being full of cods about awakenings and self-care and co-dependency. Sorry, but that was it for me. I don't believe in all that and if it had only been a few pages I'd have waded through it but flicking ahead it went on and on ad nauseum.
Such a shame she got bogged down into all that stuff as it had been really interesting till that point-around 50% in-AND she didn't have spelling or grammatical errors either, a superb feat.
However, she went back to the beginning and to her childhood which makes sense and again was very interesting. She also ended up meeting some dodgy men on the way, all who seemed to be drinkers and she married 5 of them !!
However, then she ended up meeting someone called Caroline, a therapist, and for me it all went downhill from there. It ended up being full of cods about awakenings and self-care and co-dependency. Sorry, but that was it for me. I don't believe in all that and if it had only been a few pages I'd have waded through it but flicking ahead it went on and on ad nauseum.
Such a shame she got bogged down into all that stuff as it had been really interesting till that point-around 50% in-AND she didn't have spelling or grammatical errors either, a superb feat.
April 24, 2012
I received a free download of "You know your way Home" by Suzanne Jauchius,in exchange for a honest review.
This novel is a straight-forward memoir showing the life of a local psyshic who grew up trying to "be normal" while coping with a dyfunctional family. I'm not going to give a synopsis as you can read this on your own but I will tell you that Jauchius has been able to triumph over bad relationships and possibly even more importantly found the path she was meant to follow and pursued it.
I normally read fiction, so this was a change for me, but I had an open mind, to listen to her story.I am sorry for everything she had to go through, but her life was enriched and her mind was empowered to see the light.I would have loved to hear more about her dealings with the police regarding crime scene psyshic abilities.
This novel is a straight-forward memoir showing the life of a local psyshic who grew up trying to "be normal" while coping with a dyfunctional family. I'm not going to give a synopsis as you can read this on your own but I will tell you that Jauchius has been able to triumph over bad relationships and possibly even more importantly found the path she was meant to follow and pursued it.
I normally read fiction, so this was a change for me, but I had an open mind, to listen to her story.I am sorry for everything she had to go through, but her life was enriched and her mind was empowered to see the light.I would have loved to hear more about her dealings with the police regarding crime scene psyshic abilities.
May 2, 2012
Before I begin I want to state that I was approached by the author and asked if I would read and review or rate her book. In no way, shape or form, is my review biased by this.
Sometimes a book feels like it was sitting on a shelf just waiting to be read, and sometimes, if you are very lucky, it may even feel like it was written for you. You Know Your Way Home felt like one of those special ones to me!
This book will be my "go to" book to remind me of several things that I needed to reaffirm with myself.
I'm not going to give a synopsis as you can read this on your own but I will tell you that Jauchius has been able to triumph over bad relationships and possibly even more importantly found the path she was meant to follow and pursued it.
Sometimes a book feels like it was sitting on a shelf just waiting to be read, and sometimes, if you are very lucky, it may even feel like it was written for you. You Know Your Way Home felt like one of those special ones to me!
This book will be my "go to" book to remind me of several things that I needed to reaffirm with myself.
I'm not going to give a synopsis as you can read this on your own but I will tell you that Jauchius has been able to triumph over bad relationships and possibly even more importantly found the path she was meant to follow and pursued it.
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