There have been many spiritual memoirs. Saint Augustine wrote his famous Confessions, scores of medieval Christian mystics shared their visions, Gandhi related his struggles, modern Buddhists have written about their awakening. The list is long. Here are the recollections of another great spiritual being. She isn't famous like those mentioned, but she has touched many lives, and her story is inspiring, and worthy of your attention. Renate Sorensen was her name. She was ninety years old when she died. She was a healer, teacher, compassionate soul. She lived through perilous times, traveled the world, met and studied with great spiritual teachers. She had very little material wealth but acquired great spiritual treasures. She had seen and done so much in those ninety years She told us her story and we wrote it down. We, her students and friends, were amazed by her life, and her insights. We offer her story to you, Dear Reader. -the family and friends of Renate