THE INVITATION: Despite being depleted by the vast array of holiday parties, Penelope accepts a curious invitation signed only with initials, taking her to a life-changing event, hosted by Ralph Waldo Emerson, no less. Finding herself in the company of such spiritual giants as Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Angelou, Rumi, Twain, Einstein, and Gibran, Penelope is taken to full awareness of her life purpose and meaning. Placing yourself in her shoes will surely inspire you to look inward for your very own purpose and meaning, revealed seemingly out of nowhere. This book took my breath away. The Invitation is a powerful and creative story that explicates the wisdom of the ancients: the wisdom that transforms lives. Contained within this beautiful story is the gentle power of creative love. I have read many hundreds of books about transformation, or self-realization, or enlightenment. I have traveled the world on my personal quest to answer man's most enduring and important questions. Had I first read Jim Young's The Invitation, I could have saved myself a lot of time. This book will surprise you, it will cause you to reflect on life's values and potential. It will take you beyond life on earth into the realm of the eternal where you will discover...your Self. James A. Wilhelm, author, I Am God and So Are You