The authors provide a great service when they challenge co- dependent myths associated with the idea of soul mates and identify different kinds of soul mate relationships. They remind the reader, again and again, the spiritual bond transcending ego is a SOUL bond, and Soul MATE relationships create whatever challenges they need at the Earth plane (even conflict, pain and loss) to learn Soul lessons before they can reunify with the God-Source. Anyone challenged by a difficult relationship would do well to keep this book handy for frequent reference. --Bettye B. Binder, Reincarnation teacher, author of six books including Past Life Regression Guidebook, and President of the Association for Past-Life Research and Therapies (APRT). I highly recommend this book for anyone who desires to understand the `real` experiences of soul mate relationships, not the glamour that TV would show, but the day-to-day emotions, struggles, joys and courage that it takes to grow in this type of relationship. Thank you, Janet and Michael, for having the courage to write this book and to the soul mates who willingly shared their stories. --Mary B. Boardman, M.A., Marriage and family therapist in private practice. Open wide, for some bravely redefined ideas about love, commitment and soul mates (without the Hollywood endings)! To like this book you don`t have to believe in reincarnation -- just in love. Such a concentrated book -- it is freeze-dried life: Just add hope.-- L.J., Radio Show Host/Comedian. Excellent for the soul. Inspiring! --Murray S. Fleischer, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist