...of love, hope and courage. This true story has been written as a novel, with names and descriptions altered to protect identities. The actual events took place between 1987 and 1990 and is documented in medical and legal records.

Through past-life therapy with a well-respected psychologist, I have found numerous past lives, many of which I had dreamed about as a child, but never knew they were about my soul's reincarnation.

The picture of me at Margaret's grave was taken in May 1995, by Louisa Hickman.

INTRODUCTION

This is a true story.  I have written it exactly the way it happened to me between January 1987 and December 1990.  The descriptions of characters and names have been changed to protect their identity.

I originally wrote the story for my children – to share with them the lessons I learned on this incredible journey – and also as a personal catharsis.  I needed to step back and take a look at all that had happened, which is why I wrote the story in third person and did not filter out the day-to-day family activities.  It was important to me to be genuine (with exception of protecting certain identifies) and this is the Real Story.

An agent told me that this was not really a novel, that it was only a short story. It’s my feeling, however, that to limit it to just the past-life portions would deny the reader the full understanding of how these events play out in daily activities.  The trance sessions in the book are quoted from the actual transcripts of my work with my psychologist.

When the original manuscript was completed in 1992, my twin sister gave it to her friend and neighbor, who produces t.v. movies.  She passed it along to a professional reviewer in Hollywood, who summarized it with the words:  “This is a wonderful story.”  Because of the cost to produce the many period pieces in the book, the movie idea was abandoned; I still think it would make good film.

I hope you will not only enjoy reading about the journey I took to find Margaret, but will also see where there could be similarities in your own life – and that the lessons I learned will give you a deeper and more meaningful understanding of your own journey.

I am available to do talks and reincarnation seminars with my workbook, Crossing the Bridge from life to life, so please contact me through the website.

Many years ago I read an inspiring book by Dr. Gerald Jampolsky and Diane Circincione titled Love is the Answer.  It is my sincerest wish that after reading Finding Margaret, that you, too, will agree – Love really is the answer.

Margery Phelps

Waleska, Georgia