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June 2010

Savvy Verse and Wit | (read review)

January 2010

Book Blog | (read review)

Reader Views | (read review)

December 2009

The US Review of Books | (read review)

November 2009

The Serenity Gate | (read review)

Freda's Voice | (read review)

Feathered Quill Book Reviews | (read review)

Montecito Journal | (read article)

CC Chronicles | (read review)

The Life (and Lies) of an Inanimate Flying Object | (read review)

October 2009

Teresa Konopa’s Book Reviews | (read review)

Santa Barbara Independent | (read review)

Amazon.com Review

"I've just finished reading 'The Guilt Gene' by Diana Raab, a slender 92 page paperback containing 60 poems. While the book is an extremely quick read, chronologically speaking, her innate ability for reaching out and touching that quiet space within the reader is timeless and lasting. Whether Diana is reflecting on the most ordinary of happenings or exploring the implications of a deeply personal experience, her ability to transform that solitary musing into a universally shared moment is profound, intimate and deeply moving. Her keen powers of observation coupled with the all too rare talent for revealing the miniscule, yet often life changing processes moving behind all things breathes life and meaning into her work.

While reading this precious volume of events, musings and illuminations the reader will almost immediately become aware of that fact that what is unfolding before him/her is an intimate diary of a woman's life formated into poetic verse. As you move deeper into this collection of utterances you will begin to discern the unique manner in which the mundane and sacred merge into a singular process moving and evolving through the authors life. In some way, great or small, everyone thought, every moment, every experience play a part in defining who she is and point the way to her inevitable destination. This is more than just poetry, it's a beautiful, contemporary 'rite of passage', a volume that can be utilized not only for quiet reflection but spiritual growth as well. 'The Guilt Gene' resides in all of us and through the vehicle of poetry Diana has come to terms with how it's effected her life. Now through our connection with her we come face to face with these forces in our own life and in doing so we discover that it is a shared journey.

'The Guilt Gene' may appear small and unassuming to the naked eye but don't underestimate its impact. You'll find yourself returning to this book often."

~ Brian E. Erland "Rainbox Sphinx"