Readers' Book Reviews
Through the authors journey of suffering and finding God, I was able to relate and come to
God for a relationship I had been longing for, but felt unworthy of. I began going to Daily Mass
and falling head over heels in love with Him! I believe this book is truly inspired by God to
bring his suffering children closer to him. I had the privilege of meeting the author and was
able to talk to her and see she is real and an ordinary person just allowing God to do his will
through her. She has a wonderful testimony. (www.samiazumout.com) If you are going to
read only one book this year...it NEEDS to be this one. God Bless!
-Andrea Perez
Samia's book is very well-written, engaging, as well as spiritually important and worthy of
publication and I think it will help many people. I discern that it will have a special meaning
for "career women," trying to find God in the midst of the stresses of that life.
- Dr. Ronda Chervin (Author and Professor)
Zumout considers everyone her “sibling” and maintains that the love of God and one’s
fellowman is the only authentic bridge. Thoughtfully written, intimately expressed, “the
Bridge between the East and the West” echoes the words of St. John: “See what love the
Father has bestowed on us so that we may be called the children of God.” - Martha Wilson
You cannot imagine how much I enjoyed the simple yet at the same time brilliant reading of
Samia’s book. In many places, I felt like she was describing my own life. The concept of the
“School of Love” and “graduation” from this life that she mentions in her book clarified greatly
many important aspects that I had questions on in my life. It is a very precise analogy. Also,
even though I have read many other books that discussed the concepts of good and evil in the
world and why there is still evil in the world if God exists and is powerful, Samia’s book
definitely clarified things to me that I had to share what I was learning with my family
especially about the great love that our Heavenly Father has for us through His gift to us of
our “free will”. That was wonderful. Thank you Samia. You will live in my heart forever. I
thank God for this privilege of having allowed me to enter into your life through this
marvelous book. – Miguel Farfan
Samia’s determination to do what the Lord has called her to do is inspiring beyond words. Her
trials and successes are a "real" example and exhibit the realities of living a life in dedication
to our great God. This beautiful story is truly a masterpiece filled with obedience, sacrifice,
determination, peace and the wondrous power of the Lords unconditional, healing LOVE. -
Kristin Grillo
This book was an affirmation for me of how immeasurable is God's love. Also it showed me
that we just have to open our hearts to HIM so He can heal us. He makes new all things
including myself through His Love. - Marizol Ploche
By identifying with the author's experiences, the book draws out suppressed feelings and
childhood experiences that account for the majority of our suffering as adults. A necessary
step towards inner healing." - Rasmiya Masoud
From the very first time I met Samia, I felt her love and passion for Our Lord and His Blessed
Mother. Reading Samia's book opened my heart to a much deeper understanding of my own
journey in life and the importance of God's love as He sees me. If you are open to the Holy
Spirit, this book will move you to a much closer and intimate relationship with God and others
through LOVE. - Grateful in Christ - Maureen Masters
This book represents the Light like the Star of Bethlehem that guides those who read it to the
Truth, to Peace and to Spiritual Faith. May God bless this book and your heavenly inspirations
forever. Rosa Pombo
Samia, your book is a live image of the mission of each human being, to know and to love God
profoundly. Chapter by chapter, you take the reader by his hand to get to know God, just like
the Blessed Virgin Mary took you into the arms of Jesus in the blessed land of Medjugorje.
Your life captured in this book is truly a path and a hope, the bridge to reach Jesus. In each
word, every paragraph, you show us how Almighty God loves us unconditionally and
fervently desire our successful graduation of the School of Love (our earthly life) showing
how He is present in each instant of our lives, even those moments that are humanly
impossible to bear. “From Him we came, and to Him we will return.” Teo and Juanita
Gonzalez
In reading this book I found answers to questions I had wondered about for years. What
Samia calls "Samia's theories" in relation to God’s operations made a world of sense and gave
clarification beyond my imagination. This is a book I feel everyone should read. - Debbie Silva
I found Samia’s book extremely inspiring; it helped me set my priorities in my life in the right
order. I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it, and that’s the truth. -Ramzi
Zumout
Samia's life gave me very concrete examples and insights of what it means to be in God's
school of love here on earth. I strive to follow her example and seek the lessons God has for
me in every person, every event, every suffering. – Mary Rice
The triumph of Truth and the victory of Love! - Helen Churchill
Samia is a spiritually gifted person who has helped strengthen me in my own journey of faith,
thru her constant encouragement and example of living the will of God. Her book confirmed
for me that God is a loving father even through all our trials and tribulations here on earth. I
couldn't put it down. Thank-you Samia and I love you! Yours in Christ, Marie Leatherby
The book is the beautiful and raw account of a life filled with joy, laughter, struggles and pain.
Samia's journey helps us understand the meaning of life, God's immense love for us and most
importantly that God is always with us. Samia's life, experiences with God and our Blessed
Mother are inspirational to all. It is this deep faith and love that has helped me open my heart
to know Jesus personally changing me in ways never imagined. This is priceless! – Wendy
Saca
God’s truth revealed through Samia's story has the power to touch and heal the heart. -
Alysa Boucher, M.F.T.
Samia's book is a living inspiration to me. She transmitted her personal life's journey and
allowed me to enter into my own journey from the beginning of my creation "God looked at
everything he had made, and he found it very good", Gen 1,31. Samia's open-hearted and
honest story presents a personal revelation unto our own life and need for inner healing. Take
your own journey and experience the amazing power of God. -Maria Leon
I identified with many of the things that you narrate in your book. In these last two years, I
have been working on several aspects of my life and your book was very helpful to me. It
gave me important elements and it reaffirmed in many ways what God has been trying to
show me. Your book was a great birthday present. - Alessandra M.
Through the authors journey of suffering and finding God, I was able to relate and come to
God for a relationship I had been longing for, but felt unworthy of. I began going to Daily Mass
and falling head over heels in love with Him! I believe this book is truly inspired by God to
bring his suffering children closer to him. I had the privilege of meeting the author and was
able to talk to her and see she is real and an ordinary person just allowing God to do his will
through her. She has a wonderful testimony. (www.samiazumout.com) If you are going to
read only one book this year...it NEEDS to be this one. God Bless!
-Andrea Perez
Samia's book is very well-written, engaging, as well as spiritually important and worthy of
publication and I think it will help many people. I discern that it will have a special meaning
for "career women," trying to find God in the midst of the stresses of that life.
- Dr. Ronda Chervin (Author and Professor)
Zumout considers everyone her “sibling” and maintains that the love of God and one’s
fellowman is the only authentic bridge. Thoughtfully written, intimately expressed, “the
Bridge between the East and the West” echoes the words of St. John: “See what love the
Father has bestowed on us so that we may be called the children of God.” - Martha Wilson
You cannot imagine how much I enjoyed the simple yet at the same time brilliant reading of
Samia’s book. In many places, I felt like she was describing my own life. The concept of the
“School of Love” and “graduation” from this life that she mentions in her book clarified greatly
many important aspects that I had questions on in my life. It is a very precise analogy. Also,
even though I have read many other books that discussed the concepts of good and evil in the
world and why there is still evil in the world if God exists and is powerful, Samia’s book
definitely clarified things to me that I had to share what I was learning with my family
especially about the great love that our Heavenly Father has for us through His gift to us of
our “free will”. That was wonderful. Thank you Samia. You will live in my heart forever. I
thank God for this privilege of having allowed me to enter into your life through this
marvelous book. – Miguel Farfan
Samia’s determination to do what the Lord has called her to do is inspiring beyond words. Her
trials and successes are a "real" example and exhibit the realities of living a life in dedication
to our great God. This beautiful story is truly a masterpiece filled with obedience, sacrifice,
determination, peace and the wondrous power of the Lords unconditional, healing LOVE. -
Kristin Grillo
This book was an affirmation for me of how immeasurable is God's love. Also it showed me
that we just have to open our hearts to HIM so He can heal us. He makes new all things
including myself through His Love. - Marizol Ploche
By identifying with the author's experiences, the book draws out suppressed feelings and
childhood experiences that account for the majority of our suffering as adults. A necessary
step towards inner healing." - Rasmiya Masoud
From the very first time I met Samia, I felt her love and passion for Our Lord and His Blessed
Mother. Reading Samia's book opened my heart to a much deeper understanding of my own
journey in life and the importance of God's love as He sees me. If you are open to the Holy
Spirit, this book will move you to a much closer and intimate relationship with God and others
through LOVE. - Grateful in Christ - Maureen Masters
This book represents the Light like the Star of Bethlehem that guides those who read it to the
Truth, to Peace and to Spiritual Faith. May God bless this book and your heavenly inspirations
forever. Rosa Pombo
Samia, your book is a live image of the mission of each human being, to know and to love God
profoundly. Chapter by chapter, you take the reader by his hand to get to know God, just like
the Blessed Virgin Mary took you into the arms of Jesus in the blessed land of Medjugorje.
Your life captured in this book is truly a path and a hope, the bridge to reach Jesus. In each
word, every paragraph, you show us how Almighty God loves us unconditionally and
fervently desire our successful graduation of the School of Love (our earthly life) showing
how He is present in each instant of our lives, even those moments that are humanly
impossible to bear. “From Him we came, and to Him we will return.” Teo and Juanita
Gonzalez
In reading this book I found answers to questions I had wondered about for years. What
Samia calls "Samia's theories" in relation to God’s operations made a world of sense and gave
clarification beyond my imagination. This is a book I feel everyone should read. - Debbie Silva
I found Samia’s book extremely inspiring; it helped me set my priorities in my life in the right
order. I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it, and that’s the truth. -Ramzi
Zumout
Samia's life gave me very concrete examples and insights of what it means to be in God's
school of love here on earth. I strive to follow her example and seek the lessons God has for
me in every person, every event, every suffering. – Mary Rice
The triumph of Truth and the victory of Love! - Helen Churchill
Samia is a spiritually gifted person who has helped strengthen me in my own journey of faith,
thru her constant encouragement and example of living the will of God. Her book confirmed
for me that God is a loving father even through all our trials and tribulations here on earth. I
couldn't put it down. Thank-you Samia and I love you! Yours in Christ, Marie Leatherby
The book is the beautiful and raw account of a life filled with joy, laughter, struggles and pain.
Samia's journey helps us understand the meaning of life, God's immense love for us and most
importantly that God is always with us. Samia's life, experiences with God and our Blessed
Mother are inspirational to all. It is this deep faith and love that has helped me open my heart
to know Jesus personally changing me in ways never imagined. This is priceless! – Wendy
Saca
God’s truth revealed through Samia's story has the power to touch and heal the heart. -
Alysa Boucher, M.F.T.
Samia's book is a living inspiration to me. She transmitted her personal life's journey and
allowed me to enter into my own journey from the beginning of my creation "God looked at
everything he had made, and he found it very good", Gen 1,31. Samia's open-hearted and
honest story presents a personal revelation unto our own life and need for inner healing. Take
your own journey and experience the amazing power of God. -Maria Leon
I identified with many of the things that you narrate in your book. In these last two years, I
have been working on several aspects of my life and your book was very helpful to me. It
gave me important elements and it reaffirmed in many ways what God has been trying to
show me. Your book was a great birthday present. - Alessandra M.
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| THE BRIDGE BETWEEN THE EAST AND WEST: a jOURNEY TO tRUTH THROUGH hIS lOVE Author: Samia Mary Zumout |
Music composed and played by
the musician: Salvador Carranza
the musician: Salvador Carranza
