Helen van Anderson-Gordon 
Illumined Life 

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. <i>The Illumined Life</i> serves as a personal plea by the author, Helen van Anderson-Gordon, to readers in the hopes that they will see the Divine in all things. Anderson-Gordon’s work stands out as an interesting display of the intermingling overlap between religion and spirituality. While Christianity and Christian beliefs stand at the core of Anderson-Gordon’s work, themes with a more spiritual approach flow throughout the book, inducing the reader to believe Anderson-Gordon possesses more religious sentimentality than that of most traditional Christian authors. Anderson-Gordon’s primary argument is that any life may be improved through religion and the practice of faith; a point she argues to great effect throughout the text.<br><br>Anderson-Gordon’s book is divided into ten chapters, each of which apply to a different aspect of the soul’s spiritual journey. Anderson-Gordon hopes to guide the reader into a more spiritual existence where one does not ignore the soul and God, but instead embraces both and their blessings. The book offers her own personal insight and experiences along with step-by-step directions for the reader to follow in the hopes of the reader achieving similar religious experiences. Anderson-Gordon’s main goal is to encourage readers into either strengthening their own faith or finding faith in a life that previously had none.<br><br><i>The Illumined Life</i> by Helen van Anderson-Gordon is a great addition to the book collection of any religious enthusiast. For readers who want to explore their own spirituality or to read about the spiritual journey of another, this book stands out as a great option. Offering insight and a powerful spiritual guide, this book makes for a very encouraging and authoritative resource for any reader struggling with their own beliefs.