"In a word, fascinating. Clearly illustrates the profundity and absurdity of our relationships with others. Takes the reader beyond the polarities of our conflicts with others to a place of renewal and hope for a more unified and peaceful world."

          Philip Lichtenberg, Ph.D., Director of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia and
          author of Encountering Bigotry:   Befriending Projecting Persons in Everyday Life.

 

"To say that the material in this book and course has fundamentally changed my life for the better is a vast understatement. This innovative book was able to cut through decades of defenses and self-medication in a matter of hours and help me constructively replace them with a deep sense of passion, peace, humility and empathy."  

          Bob Kalka, author of The Emotionally Authentic Christian

"A View from the Cosmic Mirror is perceptive, timely and wise. Peppered with clinical vignettes, it encourages us to search our souls, our darkness, and our projections in the quest toward wholeness."

          Kate Amatruda, MFT, author of Sandplay, The Sacred Healing

"Insightful and articulate, A View from the Cosmic Mirror is a rich and enlightening pathway to look more deeply at ourselves and others. Gary and George's inspiring examples and stories help us all."

          Peter Lichtenberg, Ph.D., Director of the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University

"A View from The Cosmic Mirror offers powerful lessons in self-discovery grounded in cross-cultural perspectives, from Carl Jung to Lakota spiritualism; from contemporary images to Buddah and the Bible. Using accessible language and straightforward tools, Gemmill and Kraus provide each of us who care to look, with a view of ourselves in the Cosmic Mirror of our reactions to and relationships with others in the world around us. With the authors as guides, A View from the Cosmic Mirror takes the reader on a journey to increased self-awareness and a deeper understanding of the source of life's sometimes painful struggles and the gifts we possess and often cannot see. Beyond the direct benefits of individual personal growth, A View from The Cosmic Mirror has tremendous value for business leaders, management consultants and those of us whose professional responsibilities include guiding, coaching and developing others, as well as managing and resolving conflicts. The insights gained by looking into the Cosmic Mirror of the self, are exceptionally useful to gain a greater understanding of others, their gifts and their struggles. Experienced practitioners will find this important book provides a wealth of resources to complement and enhance their effectiveness in working with clients. This book belongs on everyone's bookshelf."

          Lou Tufford, CEO and Principal Consultant, Tufford and Associates, Inc., Management Consulting

"The insights that Gary and George offer have been instrumental in helping me to go inside myself and learn what was me, instead of continually looking towards others to see who I was. Along the way, I discovered love for myself and others, like I had never known before."

          June McIntyre Georgia, Communications Expert

"I am so on board with what you are saying in A View from the Cosmic Mirror. This book is for every one of us! It explains in plain language some of the most profound mysteries to understanding our deeper self. I learned in new ways how to uncover my own blind spots and become more whole, just by looking more closely at my experiences with others. Thank you for giving me some simple yet profound tools for becoming a more complete person."

          Katherine Lewis, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist

 

"Like skating backwards, learning to decipher ourselves in others is difficult to teach, but Gemmill and Kraus provide plainspoken examples and exercises to mark the path ... A worthy primer in turning perception on its head to see ourselves afresh."

          Kirkus Discoveries

"A View from the Cosmic Mirror is a gem of a book! Drs. Gemmill and Kraus have found a way to help us all see what lies behind our own blind spots. In science, we have learned that the act of observation always affects the objects being observed - there is no such thing as a completely objective observation. This, of course, is an even more fundamental dynamic in people's observations, perceptions and misperceptions of each other.  A View from the Cosmic Mirror gives us a method for using our own reactions to others to become more aware of those parts of ourselves of which we are least conscious. This deeper understanding of ourselves leads us into greater wholeness, greater integrity, and greater compassion both for ourselves and each other. Congratulations to these thoughtful authors for finding a way to help us all grow in our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Kudos!"

          Katherine LeVesconte, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Oesterland Home for Children

"This book is for every one of us.   It explains in plain and simple language some of the most profound mysteries of the ages. It shows us that it is never too late to understand our deeper self. It is not just a book but a powerful experience in awakening to the full dimensions of our self."

          Betty Swenson, Artist