Copies of Coronation on Carmel have arrived in New York City. Once cleared by customs, they will go to the warehouse for distribution. Early reviews have been very encouraging.
Premature publicity
It is not supposed to be good to let you know too much about a book before you can lay your hands, eyes and soul on it. But "Coronation on Carmel" is on its way and should be within your orbit in a few weeks. I hope you enjoy it and are inspired by those whose stories it attempts to tell, all within the major story of the holiest Shrine in the world, bar the one across the Bay
Coronation on Carmel
"Coronation on Carmel", the volume that takes the story of the Shrine from 1922 to 1963, is scheduled to be available in the UK in March 2018, and in the USA in early April.
This volume has original information, original photographs and a narrative that tells an amazing story of planning, persistence, and achievement.
Behind, in the middle and in front of everything is the inspiring figure of Shoghi Effendi, initially alone but later leading his small but effective team of Hands of the Cause.
In detail, and aimed at all readers but especially at pilgrims, one chapter describes the architectural features of the arcade and superstructure.
Who was the "man with the golden touch"?Who was the Guardian's "Hercules", and who was his "Titan"? The book lets you know.
Women rise to great heights in this story, and one of them, Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum, is quoted describing some scenes of great power and beauty.
Personally, I love this era.
May Maxwell
It was very emotional for me to visit the beautiful and peaceful grave of May Maxwell at Quilmes, Buenos Aires. Her connection with the story of the Shrine of the Bab will be told in my forthcoming book, which covers the period 1922-1963.
Radio interview in the United States
An interview about my book, Journey to a Mountain, has been broadcast in the United States. Here is a link:
http://www.abahaiperspective.com/assets/mp3/abp-368.mp3
Kindle
Exciting news! My book "Journey to a Mountain" is now available on Kindle. You can see a sample and obtain a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077S5SVG7
Thanks to the team at George Ronald Publisher.
Almost sold out but next volume coming
Good news... "Journey to a Mountain" is close to being sold out!
I am looking forward to working on a second edition.
Meanwhile the second volume (1922-1963) in the series is set to appear before the end of this year, and the third (1963-2011) next year.
Some fantastic never-before-seen photos will be in volume 2. Spectacular shots of the Terraces will illustrate the third volume.
Volume 2
Good news. The manuscript for Volume 2 (1922-1963) of the series on the story of the Shrine of the Bab is now in the hands of the editor, May Hofman, of George Ronald Publisher. The book is scheduled to appear before the end of 2017. It covers the challenging, exciting and uplifting era when Shoghi Effendi prepared to complete the Shrine with a domed superstructure, and when he achieved his goals. New information, great photos, illustrations and map.
Review on bookstore site
Journey to a Mountain is a meticulously researched story of the recovery and concealment of the remains of the Bab.
The level of detail is extraordinary and even the naming the key participants with their backgrounds is key to understanding the level of their devotion to their belief in the oneness of humankind and that a new age of spiritual renewal had commenced.
This document discloses previously unknown facts about the condition of the Bab's remains and the loving treatment they received in great adversity.
The storage and secret moving of the remains from place to place and the final arrival in the Holy Land to be hidden again until their final interment in the crypt of the Shrine of The Bab in Haifa Israel is one of the greater stories of all time.
When you buy this book and start reading you will only put it down to sleep and dream about the Bab and his glorious mission. Buy this book, do yourself a favour.
( by Paul Toloui-Wallace.)
http://www.bahaibookstore.com/Journey-to-a-Mountain-P8760.aspx
Another review on Amazon!
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This review is from: Journey To A Mountain (Paperback)
Journey to a Mountain is an outstanding example of the finest possible research into a historical figure who is one of the two most important religious figures of our age. This true story is a triumphant testimony over every possible adversity an how religious bigotry is defeated. Following His execution the Bab's body was discarded in a sewer canal, His followers retrieved His body and over the next 60 years moved it from concealment places in Persia finally the remains were secretly smuggled into Akko Palestine to be concealed for some years until being entombed in their final resting place called the Shrine of The Bab in Haifa Israel. Do yourself a favour, buy this marvellous book.