17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Am Disappointed, 2001-03-22
I read "Spiritual Torrents" after reading Guyons autobiography, which had NOT been edited by Gene Edwards and was disappointed by what editing or "modernizing" had done to the text. I will now look for the original text or earlier translations.To translate "Soul" with "Christian" or "devotee" is a faux pax which I find not only ignorant but also irresponsible . The editing lost much of Guyon's deeply moving spirituality in the process and watered it down. Though I appreciate the republishing, I wish Mr. Edwards had left the text alone and allow the readers be moved by the Spirit according to HIs desire.
The Soul is the Soul and not Christian! It may when on a spiritual journey come to know Christ. The text as written by Guyon is lovingly fruitful for all religious seekers, though in this editing it feels like it turned into the coin the moneychangers made suitable for the temple's purposes. But whose temple?
I hope when you read this review you will still be glad to hear and know about Guyon. But look for the earlier translations!
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
for the heart with one desire: Him, 1999-07-04
if you've read any of Guyon's other works, particularly her autobigraphy, and found that you have experienced anything similar to what she describes, then this is a great book to read. i found in it the only accurate description of the difficulties and pains of the deserts the God brings a surrendered Christian through. it was a comfort to me during the most difficult time in my spiritual walk, even more then her autobiography or "experiencing the depths of Jesus Christ." if you know what it is like to feel that God has left you or even that He is slaying you, read this book. if not, it will be difficult for you to understand or accept what she describes.