‘Visionary fiction, like most book classifications, is a catch-all phrase to describe works of fiction that might normally fall under the Mind Body Spirit umbrella.

In contemporary times, Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet would neatly sit alongside Richard Bach’s Illusions and Dan Millman’s Way of The Peaceful Warrior and James Redfield’s Celestine Prophecy. These are books with “visionary” themes, often based on spiritual principles woven into narrative form.

New Zealand author Louise Beker staked her claim in the genre with The Bright New Dawn, and with her second book Her Eight Limbs Of Love furthers her credentials with a sharp and insightful tale-twister based around Patanjali’s yoga sutras.

One of her obvious skills as a writer is in character development where the strengths and weaknesses of yoga teacher Sasha, her bestie Fiona and a pod of students are intertwined with the various aspects of each sutra.

There’s an intriguing sub-plot going on that involves a guru dispensing universal wisdom (detailed with just the right amount of humour and insight) which deftly dovetails with the end that the specific yoga sutras are geared towards.

Whereas the message is what gives many visionary fiction books their character, Beker’s characters give Her Eight Limbs Of Love its message – one that is just as powerful and insightful.

Journalist, New Zealand Sunday Star Times

‘A parable for our times … a must read.’

Journalist, New Zealand Sunday Star Times

‘A beautifully woven and heartwarming story that takes you on an intriguing and inspiring spiritual adventure.’

Author of The Work We Were Born To Do and co-founder of www.inspired-entrepreneur.com

‘Louise is a great writer, great story teller and great teacher. While this is an entertaining, well-written book, it also carries powerful messages and bits of wisdom such that the reader is left better for having read it. I can’t wait to see the next book, and the next book from Louise…she is a bright light!’

Author of ‘Intellectual Foreplay’, ‘Virtual Foreplay’, ‘How to Love Your Marriage’, ‘Way of the Winding Path’, and Editor of several of the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ series. www.evehogan.com

‘This was a great read. I collected it from the post office at 11am on Saturday and had finished it by 4.30pm on the Sunday. Not often I give over my weekend to finish a book. I found the storyline to be really engaging and the pace kept me enthralled. From the beginning of Isadora’s journey at her low point to her struggle to find herself and believe in herself, to letting go and trusting her inner guidance, this book had me turning the pages to see where her journey would lead her. Learnt a bit about pyramids on the way. Great book, great message and great story.’

‘Louise Beker is a great new talent and she brings a new genre of writing – spiritual chick lit! Love it!!!!! Romance – travel – spiritual exploration. Hugely more-ish. Can’t wait for the next book.’

‘What a fantastic book! I couldn’t put it down – it spoke to me on so many levels. Honest, vulnerable and completely engaging. A good read for me is when you truly care about the characters and don’t want to leave them – definitely happened here! I want to read the next book now! Thank you Louise, a marvellous book.’

‘Beautiful tale. It has depth and holds your attention right to the end. Read it in a few days – highly recommended.’

‘This novel is such a wonderful combination of spiritualism and romance. It’s a real page- turner, easy to read and I really wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters. It’s full of wisdom, warmth and humour. Highly recommended.’