PRLog (Press Release) –
Apr 18, 2008 – Yolondo Lupoe holds a M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a Minor in Studio Art. Although her professional photography had its beginnings in San Clemente, CA she has traveled to the Middle East, Italy, and the Philippines to photograph their beauty and their people. Yolondo’s heart is to serve Christian Missionaries and Humanitarians around the world in whatever capacity her creator allows her.
"Traveling with GOD, the Lessons Along the Way: Italy" is an amazing and beautiful 12x9 Hard Cover, 160 pages, Full Color, Christian Inspired coffee-table book and travel guide that has something say.
"I've never seen anything like it! I could see and feel GOD on nearly every page."
"...she has found a way to stir the imagination and direct our attention to the Creator. ..." Dave Konold, President of CinA -missions organization
It's not just amazing photographs of Italy or a guide book, its an experience for seekers of faith, those who are curious about talking to and hearing from GOD. Its about life, purpose, and relationship. It's for people who want to travel in their heart and mind.
"This is a very different kind of book..." Hyatt Moore -Artist
This book is packed full of life lived! It is set in Italy, but the journey "takes you to the depths of your soul." The statements and questions housed within are common to the human experience. The setting of Italy is extraordinary as you explore Rome, Positano, Siena, Cinque Terra, and more! You can "meet" the people in the pictures, nearly touch the landscape, and feel like you are there. If you have ever been to Italy you might find your familiarity taken to a higher level as you discover you walked the same cobblestones as the Author and Photographer Yolondo Lupoe.
An online consumer writes:
"This coffee table book is perfect for anyone who would like to take a closer look at Italy through God's eye view. Yolondo seeks the guidance of her Lord and Savior as he gives her the perfect media to inform us about His creations. This interactive display of color and culture will keep your family connected with each other, our God in Heaven, his only Son, Jesus, and the incredible force inside all who chose to believe, the Holy Spirit."
J .K. writes:
"I just wanted to take a moment to let you know your book was a definite hit with my sisters in law who has been a photographer all her life. So she has a good eye & thought you did a great job. My other sister in law has been to Italy often & it warmed her heart & made her feel 'back there again'. As well, she really liked your writing style & could relate to it. So it was a HIT!"
From Haley Vile - Writer, Educator, and Missionary:
"Yolondo Lupoe's "Traveling with God...The Lessons Along the Way", is powerfully fueled by this truth. Every insightful quote, scripture reference and photograph artfully places God as the essence of her journey. Through this, she does nothing less than captivate her reader's imagination and sense of adventure, taking him whole-heartedly along for the journey.
Yolondo's talented ability to reveal God's paintbrush in the face of a farmer to monumental structures, vividly portrays her heart for inspiring passion in others to see God glorified. Each chapter is sprinkled with pivotal statements of truthful prayer, which challenge the reader to question God's personal relevance and standing in his or her own life. Although I have never been to Italy, as I "traveled" with Yolondo, her relatable nature called me to alter my perspective to one which willingly seeks God's heart in daily circumstances and situations. This spiritual journey was taken amidst the beautiful backdrop of Italy, seen through a camera lens unique to one seeking heavenly wisdom.
Having been on the mission field, I have experienced the difficulties and frustrations that come with crossing cultures. Traveling with God humbled and encouraged me to slow down and seek to see God's fingerprints which shade every situation with patience, grace and eventual awe. Yolondo expresses this with every aspect of her shared journey, not only portraying it's relevance to the beauty of Italy, but to wherever we find ourselves at the given moment. As one pursues the Creator who truly surrounds us, we can genuinely say that we are lovingly encompassed by His unceasing faithfulness regardless of where life's journey leads us."
