"The evening came in glowing pinks over the sandy dunes. Shadows of purple fingers ran down through the dark elevations, caressing the ancient slopes where the long-standing shapes of the great pyramids of Giza evoked a past of mystery and wonder."
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Daughter of Isis by Lilian Nirupa iUniverse
book review by Wendy Strain
Written in beautiful, flowing prose throughout, this book delivers more on inspiration than story. The story itself begins with Princess Lizla, the daughter of the slain Pharaoh Ramses IX and destined to one day rule Egypt. In addition to the very special role laid before her, Lizla must also learn how to deal with the formidable psychic abilities she was born with and which continue to increase in strength with her training. As she goes through this process, she must also deal with the pressing politics of an empire threatening to burst at the seams and her budding interest in romance and the confusing feelings she experiences at the attentions of male students around her.
Although the story line follows Princess Lizla as she enters into her study of the mysteries, there is more focus on her lessons than on the activities of her life. Delving into the energies of the chakras, the powers of the gods, and the value of self-awareness, Nirupa provides valuable insights for personal journeys of discovery and understanding. While this is a fictional account of the ancient Egyptian civilization, Nirupa does a wonderful job of explaining how such diverse cultural and religious backgrounds might have come together to create a thriving empire that survived a millennia. Reading this book is not a process of immersing oneself in the identity of a fictional character. Instead, it is an act of introspection, reflection, and meditation that can enhance one's immersion in oneself.