Ecstatic Relations A Memoir Author:Carolyn North Ancient Hindu scriptures proclaim that some "longing in the darkness" propelled our world into being. Deep bonds with the people we love are an expression of that primal force, and a doorway to ecstasy. In this memoir, Carolyn North explores six relationships in which she was overwhelmed by the pull of ecstatic attraction. These soul bonds are s... more »ensual, and can plunge into the erotic. Here are true stories of a woman's intense connection and raw passion to merge with the spirit within each beloved she meets. "In these times of chaos and confusion, I believe we have to feed the world with beauty in every way we can. So I am offering these tales from my life to bring pleasure, remind you of your own, and suggest that the universe we live in is not one of dissention and disharmony, but is at essence one of love," says the author. Through her love for her wounded childhood dog, her passionate encounters with men and women, gay and straight, young and old, and her relationship to the husband with whom she has been bonded for decades, we get a glimpse into the Mystery of which we are all a part.« less