Ray Dennis Does The Secret

When Ray Dennis, an alcoholic English bricklayer is deported from the US back to the UK on a drug charge, he has no idea that his life and identity are about to change forever. Shattered by his knowledge that he is a failure, Ray dedicates himself to self-improvement and unwittingly puts himself and his family on a path to disaster once he discovers a book called The Secret.With a change of name and new passport, Ray returns to LA. He meets a Guru who introduces him to the teachings of The Secret, and shows Ray how to plant thought seeds. And so begins his quest to completely change his life. His thoughts seeds create a wife, kids, a successful business, and a big house. But his success comes at a price as serious drug traffickers eventually kill his wife and children, and the police won't help when they find out he was in the country illegally.EDITORIAL REVIEWReviewed by Lesley Jones for Readers' FavoriteAs a lover of the Law of Attraction, the subject matter of this book intrigued me. I found the writing style of the book in the first person perfect for the story line. The character of Ray/Ramon was flawed and tortured but he made a great lead character. The supporting characters were also very realistic, especially Juan who made a great villain. The writing style of the author was natural and flowed effortlessly. The teachings of manifestation and visualization were superb regarding that true power lies within us, but that your emotions must be in line with your thoughts. The example of how Ramon gives all of his attention to what he feared, not what he desired, was a stark warning to the power behind the teachings of The Secret. The references to automated behaviour in humans and their lack of belief that they have the power to change their lives were also very powerfully relayed. The entire story is brutally honest about the mindset of an alcoholic too, as Ray's ego and mind battle for control. Either the author has done extensive research, or he has written from personal experience, because this is a gripping read and I highly recommend it.Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite Ray Dennis Does The Secret: A Simple Law of Attraction Story follows the hapless London bricklayer as he takes stock of the latest developments in his life story and tries to figure out how to make changes, painless and easy ones if at all possible. Troia's story emphasizes the inherent problems with educational institutions determining who goes on to academic or professional pursuits and who becomes a bricklayer. By Ray's standards, and the bench mark she sets out for himself and often achieves, that system failed him utterly. Ray is engaging and personable, and the reader can't help but feel some connection with him as he is ensnared by a cult-like religious sect, and his story only gets better after that. Troia's character study is perceptive and keen, and the author's affection for his character is evidenced on every page. Ray Dennis Does The Secret: A Simple Law of Attraction Story is highly recommended.Reviewed by Tracy Young for Readers' Favorite What a great book. Who would have thought that the story of a London bricklayer could have so many twists and turns? The path that Ray Dennis Does the Secret takes is a dark and twisty one with such emotional turmoil it will leave you reeling. The Secret is an interesting era for Ray and Gary Troia draws the reader in beautifully. Set in London, America, and Spain, the book has a fascinating backdrop to a truly intriguing story. Ray Dennis is a character with many sides and I am looking forward to reading more about his exploits, and I look forward to more bricklayers'tales Reviewed by Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite Gary Troia has presented an intriguing drama of the possibilities of manifestation in Ray Dennis Does The Secret: A Simple Law of Attraction Story. This story is thought-provoking and challenging in many aspects. The up-and-down cycle of Ray's life is heart