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Star Pilgrim: A Story of the Deepest Mysteries of Existence Paperback – March 16, 2011

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This is a story that explores the awesome mystery of being. An enigmatic vessel of light arrives on Earth from the depths of space, revealing nothing of its occupants or purpose. It waits, a powerful symbol of humanity's weakness. Joseph Williams, a priest, devastated by the loss of a great love, confused by powerful mystical experiences and tormented by unanswered questions as to the meaning of his life, is pulled out of obscurity into a strange relationship with the vessel. Plunged into a great adventure, he is forced to go into hiding from worried governments. Help comes from an unlikely alliance of a Wiccan wise woman, a bishop and a mysterious Greek magician. Given sanctuary by an ancient esoteric sect, glimpses emerge of what might be happening. But it is only in his final, climactic encounter with the vessel of light that understanding comes.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roundfire Books; 1st ed edition (March 16, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 371 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1846944678
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1846944673
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.81 x 0.76 x 8.6 inches

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Simon Small lives in Glastonbury with his wife, Jane, who is an accomplished artist.

Her work can be found at www.jane-small.fineartamerica.com

"Star Pilgrim", published in 2011, is a novel exploring deep questions about the nature of existence. Since first learning to read as a child, he always wanted to write a novel. Fortunately, he never knew it would take another forty years. It is a coming together of many years of spiritual exploration and his love for science fiction. First and foremost it is written to be a great story that anyone can enjoy. If the big ideas around which it is woven resonate, so much the better.

"From the Bottom of the Pond", published in 2007, is a personal reflection on the contemplative life within the Jesus tradition. It is still in print and selling well. It has been featured a number of times on national radio in the UK and has sold far beyond the boundaries of conventional religion.

"Living Contemplation" was published in 2015 and is a companion volume to "From the Bottom of the Pond". It is a collection of forty one short pieces of writing that have emerged from the depths of a still mind. They reflect on the encounter of contemplative awareness with daily life in the world. Written over a period of ten years, the writings cover a wide range of topics, including prayer, inner peace, the nature of love, Christian theology, the mystery of existence, death and dying.

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John Vorstermans

Star Pilgrim

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2012

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If you have an interest in the mystery traditions, especially Catholic and Greek and are a Sci-Fi fan then you will love this book. It is the story of a Priest in rural England, who has all his life been influenced by an the inner teacher but is no longer present as he or she once was.. Then a UFO appears on Earth and eventually singles him out for an extraordinary meeting of Master and Pupil. A truly amazing account of how the inner mysteries play out to draw one nearer to the true mysteries of the universe, which can only be fathomed by the inner nature but never grasped by the mind itself. Something that we find in the mysteries celebrations of many mystery traditions.

The story told is a common one amongst many more esoteric or hidden traditions brought out of hiding.

Loved it from beginning to end.

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Gripping and original

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013

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Once in a while a book comes along that hits the nail on the head. This is one of those. Combining a gripping psychological and spiritual drama with a futuristic scenario, space travel, psychic travel, time travel, it is much more than mere entertainment; it is a serious exploration of the meaning of life and the universe with an unorthodox look at the relationship between Christianity and gnosticism and takes huge moral and existential dilemmas head on such as the meaning of suffering. This book opens your mind as it keeps you turning the page.

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Stunningly Beautiful.

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2013

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Star Pilgrim is the kind of book that one is tempted to devour in one sitting. The story is compelling, fast paced, and gripping. However, I strongly urge my fellow reader to take his or her time when reading this enthralling work. Thought provoking for people of all (or no particular) faiths, it encourages the reader to journey into new possibilities. I, for one, hope that Simon Small will consider writing a sequel to Star Pilgrim. I have a feeling that the journey has only just begun.

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Fascinating. Wise. Mind Expanding.

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019

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One of my favourite novels of all time! Great plot, and fascinating settings lead to a fantastic way to absorb deep wisdom.

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2011

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I found this book to be interesting and entertaining, though somewhat predictable. I would still recommend it as a good read, especially if someone is newly introduced to this genre.

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Plume du Bois

Piercing the Veil of Selfish Consciousness

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2011

If Virtue `is the attempt to pierce the veil of selfish consciousness and join the world as it really is' (Iris Murdoch) then Star Pilgrim expounds it to perfection in a most powerful spiritual and intellectually satisfying way. It is the story of a journey (what else?) that transports the reader from a present-day England redolent of William Blake's Albion complete with its own dreams and visions through a fascinating series of sojourns before returning to `home'. The journey is described in three threads: the geographic, the intellectual and the spiritual, but the most significant and paradoxical element is the concept of `home' to which all three threads return. `He had never left Home. The deepest truth of who he was still danced in love with its source, as it had from the beginning of time. Nothing else was possible. The created could not leave its author'. This book does, however, work on so many levels: like Pullman it moves effortlessly from action adventure to considered science fiction to a most intelligently contemplative dimension that it defies simple appreciation.

Anamnesis - literally loss of forgetfulness - also plays a very significant part in the story - `[He] knew in that moment of anamnesis that something with roots deep in the past was coming to fruition, through the present, into the future and that he was at the centre of what ever it was. For a few seconds the sense of hidden purpose to his life felt overwhelming'.

Simon's characters are all life-enhancingly wonderful and totally convincing. They, as does the entire story, have a strongly positive and optimistic quality - not a Panglossian optimism of the ego but much more spiritual in nature; ordinary people drawn into acts of great courage and tenacity by circumstances that they wouldn't have chosen but simply accept as their lot and with the support of disparate strangers who join the action because they choose to.

Whilst nothing is new, there is always someone out there who can take a timeless concept (truth) and express it in a way that is new, fresh and possibly in the spirit of the zeitgeist of the day in order to communicate such timeless truth to many out there who are - unbeknown to themselves - waiting for such revelation.

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A story about a pilgrim for pilgrims

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2011

I once read a poster which said "I learned all I need to know from watching StarTrek", a little far fetched I know, but great truths and ideas are often conveyed to us through fiction and Star Pilgrim does just that. No one religion has a monopoly of the truth (and I write that as a Christian minister) Nor can truth be found in just words written down. Just as a map is not the territory we are about to explore so words guide us to truth but are not the truth themselves - real truth is something that has to be experienced in the depths of our being and nowhere else. Star Pilgrim attempts to move us from our present understanding and encourages us to step out, even if we are fear of doing so. It does this in the form of a well written story with very believable characters. Those characters come from different places, have different beliefs or none but work together that a truth bigger than the sum of its parts can be revealed.

This book is bound to have its distracters, I can almost hear them now. But for those who a prepared to start out on their own pilgrimage in order to see new wonders, then this book is for you.

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Mrs. Vivienne Tuffnell

Deep truths need to be wrapped into fiction.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2013

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Star Pilgrim by Simon Small ~ how deep truths need to be wrapped into fiction.

Since my decision to read things that are outside the usual run of books, I've come across some extraordinary tales. I've had my antennae up for unusual stories and I was recommended this book by a Twitter chum. The odd thing was neither the title, the cover nor even the blurb appealed logically to me at all yet I felt a pull to buy and read it. I bought a copy, and when it arrived a few days later, I began to read within a few minutes. I spent most of the day reading it, so compelling was the book.
I'm not going to give any spoilers but so many elements resonated within me, from the innate spirituality of the main character Joseph to the wonderful character of Leola, whose nature and approach reminded me of a very dear friend of mine.
Simon Small has done a very haunting job of weaving a tale full of profound truths and mysteries and questions into an entirely readable novel, so that the process of approaching those deep matters does not become dusty, dry or dull.
I suspect that this is a book that ought not to be read by someone without at least a bit of spirituality or with antipathy to such but you do not need to be a believer, or a Christian to find the story poetically well-written and with a dramatic flow that sucks you into the plot, and deposits you gently back into reality at the end, changed in ways you might not expect.

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Douglas Portman

Need another view on life?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2013

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Look no further. This a great read with mystery and adventure it looks to explain the reason of why we are here, through religious aspect and also science fiction. That first meeting of alien minds, superbly written, captivating from the off, leaving us with more questions and a sense of how little the parts is we play in the greater universe. If we destroy ourselves and this planet, we wouldn't be missed. I look forward to his next book.

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Kaz

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2015

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Highly recommended.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2021

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