Prisons of our Mind
and the Road to Freedom

Greatly Encouraging!

Reviewed in Australia on 11 June 2024
I am greatly encouraged by this ‘easy to read’ book – ‘ My Adventures With The Holy Spirit’. The overriding theme being ‘The ( Unseen) Hand of God’ in the journey of our lives bringing us out of dangers, failings, even seasons of trials we don’t understand at times, but He is there protecting and delivering us and bringing us to our purpose which Jesus designed us for.

It was a great encouragement to read the many stories and adventures that Dr. John Mathai faced in his life’s journey. It spurs me on to TRUST God in all seasons of life. Thank you to John for his insightful book.

Ranjit Mathew

Encouraging

Reviewed in Australia on 6 September 2024
What a wonderful easy read of the adventures with the Holy Spirit. He is intimately acquainted with the details of our lives. He care about us and the small matters of our lives. Thank you for the encouraging book.

Ingrid King

Interesting view of live events

Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2024
The title of this book tells us that the author is a man of strong faith and hope. Through the sharing of his stories of threat, tragedy and opportunity, Dr Mathai provides the catalyst for me to reflect on my own significant life events. I did close this book at times, to consider if, or to what degree the Holy Spirit is active in my life. Some of the author’s accounts may be seen as chance situations, but that is where I discovered Dr Mathai’s message. Spoiler: the Holy Spirit is present in all that happens in life. Each account is concise, descriptive and will likely invoke emotion and personal reflection. A simple book with a powerful message.

JL

Insightful

Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2024
This is not a book for my bookshelf. It is a timeless reference book for daily life. I found the index to be one of the strengths of this book and it is clear the writer has a taken much effort to help readers find relevant information with ease. This body of work is about understandings of the self-aware and unaware drivers of human thoughts, feelings, actions and reactions. Topics are easy to read, to the point, and will either confirm wisdoms, or open eyes to new ones. I experienced delightful moments of my inner voice saying ‘yep, that’s me.’ Dr Mathai explains, with conviction, that we require a spiritual element to find our road to freedom. His understanding of scripture and his experience as a Psychiatrist are quite evident in this book. Don’t expect many references to scripture, expect words like love, belief, forgiveness, feelings, acceptance and faith. The concept of mind and spirit, is explained in concise form and provides guidance on a vast variety of life situations, challenges and opportunities. Not just a self help book, it offered enjoyable reading to satisfy my interest in human-nature and spirituality.

JL

Break through for freedom

If you are looking for a book on many different life experiences and how to approach them with an understanding of what you are facing…then this book is for you.

Q. Webb

Reviewed in Australia on May 11, 2024

Thank you dr. John Mathai for this precious book. Thank you for sharing precious insight of your life experiences. You were sharing valuable information of my mental experiences.

 Awesome book

Psychological and Spiritual Insights

I have attempted in this book to record the collection of thoughts, ideas, revelations and insights I have received over 30 years of
my professional life.

Dr John Mathai ThD