The subtitle of this book is, ‘The meaning of life is within each of us to grasp’, which sums it up because this book is about caring and a sense of decency involving the author, Vony (Yvonne) Eichel. Her journey began with Henry, a cockney arsonist and psychopath, who catalysed her enlightenment. Ironically, she started out as a teacher and ended up as an ‘Eliza Doolittle’, the naïve student. Perhaps Henry’s unwitting mission was to help others by telling their story. Angry at God following the death of a sibling, Vony initially rejected religion. Eventually, she realized that religion, science and philosophy are compatible; without investigating them, all the answers to a meaningful life would be incomplete. As an exercise therapist teaching classes for psychiatric offenders and in nursing homes for people living out their final furlong, Vony met Henry. In her work, she encountered individuals of all ages with various mental, physical and emotional disabilities in contrast to socializing with the rich and famous. She sought to understand them all through a looking glass comprising behavioural psychology, Bible studies, philosophy, poetry, Eastern religions, spiritualists, psychics and astrologers. Whatever their weaknesses or limitations, everyone is similar at their core, and the same universal, simple truths apply to finding a meaningful life for them all. ~ Phenomena Magazine, Review

It hit my heart. It is absolutely lovely. ~ Shanna Vavra host of Sense of Soul Podcast, Review

This a book that should act like a siren call to those struggling in life, whether they be in your household, your neighbours, random one-off offenders or even habitual offenders; what is on point here via the prose set down are ways to get your life back on track and prepare on more solid ground for what is to come. ~ Exclusive Magazine, Review

An inspiring book giving hope and meaning to ex-offenders and those who face challenges from their upbringing and childhood.Through dance Vony enables people to find their voice and express their emotions to meet the challenges and struggles to build a better foundation to thrive in Society. ~ Prof. Dr. Debora Elijah, neuropsychologistElijah Social Cognitive Skills Centre London.

Right from the start of the book I was impressed by how knowledgeable the author in the workings of the human psyche. Her journey towards understanding the meaning life brought her close to a multitude of individuals who had gone through grief and adverse conditions. Yvonne’s dedication to them, as a physical therapist with in depth knowledge of psychology, not only helped a great many of them overcome their difficulties but also gave her a deep appreciation of how these particular individuals got to that specific point in their lives and how they coped, or not, with their problems... The author’s life being full of strange almost metaphysical coincidences has served her well in her quest for the meaning of life. Admirable. ~ Doreen Wells, Marchioness of Londonderry, former Principal Dancer Royal Ballet