I am grateful to share with you both early endorsements I received for The Promise We Made: Three Universal Soul Promises We Made to Our Children and selected reviews for The Promise We Made, shared following the book’s publication.
I hope it will help you decide if The Promise We Made is calling your heart or not 🙂
I am honored to have The Promise We Made featured in September Aspire Magazine’s 
Top 10 Inspiring Books List.
The Promise We Made, has been selected as a Moments with Marianne 2024 Book Club Pick!
“A Profoundly Vulnerable Tapestry Woven With Timeless Healing – After reading Dr. Shokef’s book, The Promise We Made I’m struck with a remarkable amalgam of awe fused gently with welcomed recognition. The heart-stopping details shared from every aspect of her miraculous story of surviving a debilitating car accident and the long nonlinear journey of recovery she still is living is also balanced by profound insights she took away from a simultaneous NDE (near-death-experience) while in the grips of the accident itself. Her lesson for us all to remember, if we choose, is that nothing else matters other than the pure Truth, Attentiveness, and Motion of LOVE. As a fellow survivor of several NDEs, I found great comfort and healing in reflecting upon my own experiences while delving into the vast insights of her own. Shokef is a skilled storyteller, and her palpable vulnerability is a loving invitation to the reader to explore your own self-healing via whatever ‘classroom’ life presents you not only as a parent but as a being that is both human and spiritual. No matter who you are or what you’ve experienced, reading this book just might change your life if you’re willing to receive the grace it promises to share.”
Nanci Reed – Spiritual Teacher, Speaker, and Author of the award-winning book: Happily Ever Now.
“The Promise We Made goes beyond the typical parenting guides, delving into the often-neglected realm of spirituality in parenting. Efrat’s exploration of the soul agreements between parents and children is a unique and enlightening perspective. Through her personal story, she unravels the essence of parenting, asking profound questions about our roles as mothers and fathers. Her journey to become the mother her children chose unfolds as a powerful testament to the transformative potential within each parent-child relationship. The book articulates three primary soul promises—Truth, Attentiveness, and the Motion of LOVE—universal agreements that resonate with every parent. Efrat masterfully guides readers through the importance of embodying truth, fostering attentiveness, and embracing the motion of love for mutual growth and transformation. Efrat’s writing is not just a guide; it is an invitation to embark on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and conscious parenting. Her words are filled with wisdom, compassion, and a deep understanding of the sacred bond between parents and children. The Promise We Made is a light for parents seeking to bring spirituality into their parenting journey. Efrat Shokef Ph.D. has written an enlightening story that not only shares her personal story but also serves as a guiding light for parents navigating the sensitive terrain of raising children connected to their essence. I wholeheartedly endorse this book, knowing it has the power to create a positive ripple effect in the lives of families worldwide.”
Marla Hughes, M.S.
– Author, Spiritual practitioner, Seeker
“Efrat’s book took me on a journey: to myself and into the wisdom of parenting. To me the structure of the book – weaving mystical stories, personal experience and excellent practical guidance into a wonderful tapestry – offered a perfect invitation to explore myself on different levels. It invited me to deepen my relation to my kids as well as to myself being a daughter. Efrat’s book gifted me with new insides and left me strengthened and touched – thank you for offering such a treasure trove to the world.”
Anne Beer – Energetic Healer, and Peace Worker
“The Promise we made is a deeply touching and inspiring book. It is a masterpiece in its own right — describing the author’s profound transformation after an NDE and how it affected her life as a mother and ultimately gave birth to a deeper, more nourishing way of existing as a family. It shows us that even when we see no hope, there is always a path forward, opening us up to more love and wisdom from within. The book gave so much Inspiration and guidance to implement in one’s life. I recommend the book to anyone interested in the spiritual revelations following an NDE. But more so, I recommend this book to mothers who seek a deeper understanding of the life journey as a mother — And to broaden their relationships with their children to embrace the spiritual and earthly aspects of them.”
Matilda Lerche
– Healer, and Spiritual Coach
“This book is an absolute gem of life wisdom. Through her personal story of becoming re-aligned with soul after the challenges of a near-death experience, Efrat Shokef explores what it means to love fully in a way that honors our true spiritual origins. She skillfully guides readers to embrace our own journey with authenticity, create space for “soul moments”, and enable those we love to truly be who they are. This touching and inspiring story elevates our understanding of love through one of its purest forms – a mother’s deep love for her children.”
Liz Beachy Gómez – Author of From the award-winning book: Depths of Creation: A Nature-Based Path to Healing.
“This thoughtful book takes us on a sacred journey to becoming a spiritually aware parent, a journey we may have not realized we longed to embark upon. After a Near Death Experience, the author was guided along a path of understanding and ultimately teaching spiritual parenting. The path forward for parents is illuminated by lovely and meaningful exercises to help us find our own undiscovered wisdom we can tap into to assist each soul in our care to grow into its full potential. Whether parenting small children or grown ones, there is something here for everyone. I highly recommend this profound deep dive into the sweetness of sacred parenting.”
Karen V. Johnson – J.D, M.P.H, M.P.I.A, Shaman and Silver Nautilus award winning Author of Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss.
“The Promise We Made is such a special golden thread in both the spiritual and parenting book genres. Efrat doesn’t try to give you just a cognitive understanding of Spiritually Aware Parenting, rather, she offers a beautiful trio of heart centered focuses. This trinity is composed of her own personal experiences around a Near Death Experience and her recovery, allegorical stories received in meditation to illustrate the spiritual growth and simple practices for you, the reader, to embark on the embodiment of the concepts being discussed. This means you don’t read a chapter and then find yourself trying to force yourself to integrate what’s being discussed. Rather, the stories and philosophies dance around you, so you can just allow them to flow through you, gently realigning you to a new state of being and consciousness. It is rare to find a book that allows you to experience spirit rather than just read about it. […] What Efrat has achieved with this book is create a testament to this journey, this inner dance between human contrast and the spiritual love that is ever flowing. She has offered, through her own experiences, insights, stories and profound tools, a roadmap for parents who feel called to something deeper within their relationship and life they are building with their families. Through the concepts of Truth, Attentiveness, and the Motion of LOVE, she offers foundational cornerstones on how to build a spiritually aware family and an intuitive, heartfelt path to create them. […] Having a guide like The Promise We Made gives you a steady pace to grow with, rather than the panic to “heal” in a rush. Tapping into the field of Love, remembering who you really are, creates just the right timing. The journey of the Spiritually Aware Parent can often feel isolating and confusing. This is yet another reason why The Promise We Made is such an important addition to any parent’s library. It reminds you that while the journey is uniquely yours, there are others traveling it, right along with you. May your journey be blessed with love and the light of everything you really are.”
Christina Fletcher – Spiritual Alignment Coach, Author, Speaker, and Energy Healer.
“The Promise We Made is full of beautiful truths, insights, and practical exercises to help you integrate the lessons she shares with beautiful stories at the beginning of each chapter that help you connect to her personal story in your own way. Sometimes, when our world feels like it’s falling apart, it opens us to a new dimension, giving us an opportunity to align with our true and correct path, and this book and Efrat’s story is a beautiful example of how struggle, uncertainty, and challenge can be threaded through with gratitude, acceptance, and love. I finished reading this book with a full heart and a reminder that we are all LOVE, that we are connected through love, and that we get to choose how we show up each day through what Efrat refers to as soul moments. These moments occur every day and offer us a choice, an opportunity to align more deeply with our soul’s purpose here on Earth. This book is for every parent and every adult child who has ever wondered if they’re doing it right, what their purpose is, or why life throws us curve balls. It is for those who wonder what the point of our challenges are and what is beyond this world.”
Aypril Porter – Human Design Life Coach, Author of the best selling book: Parenting the Child You Have: Re-Imagining the Parent-Child Relationship Through the Lens of Human Design.
“I absolutely LOVED this book! Efrat’s true story of her near-fatal car crash, near-death experience, and journey to redefine and reclaim her role as a mother to her young children is a compelling tapestry of deep truths interweaved within a compelling story of strength and perseverance for every woman. I was brought to tears as she touched on the truths of what it means to be a mother, a woman, and what it means to surrender to and live with Love. I HIGHLY recommend ‘The Promise We Made’ to other women.”
Lisa Hromada – Spiritual Life Coach & Author, Empowered Lifeview™ Guide. Author of Love Is The Seed & The Three Supreme Gifts.
“This book is a true gift to humanity. It lifts the reader out of the mundane, fear focused world of today and raises them up to experience what is available to them and what is totally possible for all of us.
Magic is not trickery – it is life showing itself to us. Efrat’s story and experiences are pure magic and she has chosen to share it with the world. She has chosen to share the TRUTH. At the base of every life is essence, is energy, call it want you like, but we are never told we can LIVE that essence. Efrat is essence in motion and she is inviting us all to look at ourselves, all that we have created and dare to make positive change for the future.
I applaud this courageous lady and will keep recommending and loaning my copy of The Promise to as many people as I can. Together we can make a bright future for generations to come.
From the bottom of my heart- Efrat -thank you xxxx”
Kim Clark – Mother of 7, Reflexologist, and Shaman, Australia.
“The Promise We Made by Dr. Efrat Shokef is an incredibly moving and insightful book. Dr. Shokef shares the transformative lessons from her Near Death Experience, using it as a powerful lens to explore the spiritual promises we make to our children. Her journey brings a profound depth to the book, offering a unique perspective on parenting as a soul-level connection.
Through heartfelt stories, practical exercises, and spiritual insights, she guides parents to strengthen this sacred bond and integrate spirituality into everyday family life. This book left me inspired and deeply grateful—it’s a must-read for anyone wanting a richer, more meaningful relationship with their children. Thank you, Dr. Shokef, for this beautiful gift!”
Michelle DeKeyser – Mama Empowerment Speaker, Author, and Coach.
“Efrat almost died, and it changed her life and parenthood.
We don’t have to die in order to learn what Efrat has learned. She is teaching us that.
This book is not just a personal narrative, but a source of practical insights that I couldn’t stop reading. It has empowered me with a wealth of knowledge for my journey as a mother.”
Yael Eini – Author, The Spiritual Academy of Karmic Work
