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By Wendy Post<\/p>\n

As I headed out on my yearly journey south for a brief respite, I was leaving quickly as an impending ice storm was expected to arrive. Each year I don\u2019t know what to expect and must navigate, but I don\u2019t mind the drive; it\u2019s more of an adventure; a journey south in the winter.<\/p>\n

Along with me on the drive, and tucked away in between luggage and enough clothes to accommodate three seasons in one trip, I brought along a book, A Winter\u2019s Journey, written by none other than Phil Jordan of Candor, New York.<\/p>\n

Internationally known as a psychic and spiritual advisor, ordained minister, author, licensed funeral director, teacher, radio, and television personality, Jordan has been called upon to work on literally hundreds of police cases, of which 20 are documented on YouTube, Court TV, Psychic Detectives, and Psychic Investigators. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some of those cases surrounded the area that my winter journey was taking me to, the Daytona Beach area of Florida. It seemed fitting that I take Jordan\u2019s book along. I was anxious to read it; his third book published, I knew a bit of the backstory and was left with anticipation.<\/p>\n

Prior to my departure, I had lunch with Phil Jordan at The Cellar Restaurant, a nice break during a hectic holiday season. Many folks recognized him as a familiar face, many stopping by our table to say hello and offer some quips regarding Phil\u2019s psychic abilities.<\/p>\n

With him, however, he had a copy of his latest book and told of its making.<\/p>\n

It was about 12 years ago when Phil was driving that a story began unfolding in his mind. He pulled over between Speedsville and Owego and started writing notes on a paper bag he found in his car.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

Phil Jordan has released his third book, A Winter\u2019s Journey, available on Amazon, Archway Publishing, and at barnesandnoble.com. Visit www.philjordan.com to find the links.<\/p><\/div>\n

Three hours later, \u201cA Winter\u2019s Journey\u201d was written that day, but it took him 12 years to publish it.<\/p>\n

When I arrived at my southern respite, I anxiously opened the pages; its binding, font size, and page count offered an easy read, like his first book, \u201cI Knew This Day Would Come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The story that unfolded was a combination of spirituality and one\u2019s ability to overcome prejudices.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can overcome prejudices,\u201d said Jordan, adding, \u201cFirst, we have to overcome ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

In A Winter\u2019s Journey, the setting is on the home front during World War II when a young schoolgirl, Vida Rose, is taken ill. As her illness progresses and she slips in and out of a coma, Vida\u2019s spirit travels through a journey of spiritual experiences that reveal life\u2019s decisions. It offers a deeper insight into one\u2019s intuitions.<\/p>\n

Vida, in her dreams, is greeted by a Snow Queen who guides her on her journey. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, in the story, is Vida\u2019s mother, who struggles to raise Vida and her brother alone. Her husband is missing in action.<\/p>\n

When Vida\u2019s mother is helped by a Native American Navajo woman whose husband is a code talker and is also missing in action, unity, understanding, and camaraderie unfold, exposing the spiritual warmth of humanity. <\/span><\/p>\n

The story offers insight into near-death and life after-death experiences, overcoming prejudice, and trusting the power of love and faith and the constant presence of hope in life.<\/p>\n

The story that unfolds is riveting, keeping the pages turning as \u201cA Winter\u2019s Journey\u201d continues within the narrative for Vida Rose.<\/p>\n

Speaking more to Phil Jordan after reading this 115-page release, he talked a bit of what the story means to him, stating, \u201cThrough tragedy we become stronger as one.\u201d \u201cWe need to return to a spiritual path, not to greed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking on Vida Rose, Phil stated of one pivotal moment in the book, \u201cIt was the moment she became aware of her own spirit and gift,\u201d and added, “It was a tug-of-war between the spiritual life and the earthly life.\u201d<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t want to write further about the narrative and will leave that for the curious reader who wants to dive into A Winter\u2019s Journey.<\/p>\n

The book is available at Amazon.com<\/a>, BarnesandNoble.com<\/a>, and through Archway Publishing. You can also visit www.philjordan.com<\/a> to learn more; there, you will find a link to his previously published works, \u201cI Knew This Day Would Come\u201d and \u201cMrs. Quigley Died One Day,\u201d a children\u2019s book about grieving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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