Are you feeling addicted, compulsive or stuck? Are you having problems in life, love, or in relationship? Are you in a transitional time of your life and wondering where to go from here? You may be depressed, stressed out, jobless, facing divorce, thinking about suicide, or be in some other very negative situation. Eric offers you practical and powerful advice and insights from an 'angelic' point of view, as well as from personal experiences. In Raising Hope, Eric Straatsma shares how two angels shifted his paradigm and offered him a gift of hope one evening many years ago. Now Eric is offering that same hope to you. You will get practical and powerful insights and strategies. Learn why these angels came to share their vision and story, not only with Eric, but also with you. From a new, 'angelic' point of view, Eric's shares both what the angels shared and his own personal life experiences. He offers you a reason for hope and healing in many different areas. Eric Straatsma and David Wilson have written a comprehensive guide about hope, while offering insights into both the science, religion and art of raising hope, as it applies to life in many areas. On a personal level, you may learn how to convert downward spiraling pain, loneliness, depression, and negative thinking patterns into a positive, life affirming, creative process. You can use this book to learn how to make a positive, hope filled difference in the world, including both inner and outer dimensions. About David Wilson David Wilson has written some 65 books, some of which are 'Mighty Minutes with the Master,'The Life of Christ,' 'Mighty Minutes that Build Character,'' 'Michelangelo - His Art, His Times and His Legacy,' 'The Coroner's Verdict,' 'Lift High the Cross' etc. David Wilson was the key speaker on the platform with Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Roosevelt. He has received the State Medal from the government of Israel. He also wrote a wedding hymn for Princess Diana and Prince Charles that appears in Buckingham Palace - plus his works appear in the homes of three Presidents. About Eric Straatsma MS Eric Straatsma is never bored. He follows the philosophy of CANIL- constant, never ending improvement and learning. Eric owns multiple businesses and lives in beautiful, sunny Northern California. Friends/Affiliates Eric is affiliated with and/or friends with people such as: Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Jack Canfield (from The Secret), Mark Victor Hansen, Neale Donald Walsh, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Stephen Covey, Jay Leno, Martha Stewart, Steve Zissou, Cirque du Sole, Lamont Sanford, Grace Adler, Keith Urban, Jerry Springer, Keith Urban, Tila Tequila, Jay Davis, Carl Winslow, William Shatner, Kelci Paige, Faith Hill, Rupert Murdoch, Neil Young, Van Morrison, India Arie, Dixie Chicks, Lisa Marie Presley, Barry Manilow, Wyonna, Sarah Lancaster, Howie Mandel, Van Kilmer, Bon Jovi and many other stars, just like you. (See LinkedIn, Myspace and Care2 connections and pictures). Bottom line, everyone is a star in their own way, so I am actually connected with over 50,000 stars through a variety of social media such as MySpace, LinkedIn, Care2, Twitter and more. Accredited Education Eric Straatsma has a MS Degree in Business Management. Eric has a long list of credentials, certifications and licenses in a variety of areas, (listed in the back of each book). Well Connected - Open Networker Eric is connected to over 11,000 talented professionals, CEO’s, VP’s and more on LinkedIn. He is an internationally recognized blogger with up to 1.5 million viewers, and approximately 50,000 Twitter followers. As a blogger Eric has an internationally recognized A Green Road blog, with between 45,000 to 1.4 million viewers (separate connections from the Twitter followers).