"This book is absolutely magnificent! It is truly a masterpiece."

"The photographs are spectacular and your words are soothing.A beautiful combination."

"Your book is a treasure."

"Healing Images Healing Words is available through this web site or online worldwide."

"What an amazing book with such relevance to everyday life and problems. Thanks for sharing it. It really made me rethink a lot."

"When things get hectic, I pull out the book and look at the gorgeous pictures, read the verses, and feel calmed down."

"A beautiful and uplifting book."

"The photographs are great and verses tell us that Jim is a very loving, caring person."

"The pictures and words are so beautiful. I will be sharing the book with my family. Its too beautiful to sit on a shelf. "

"I feel your book has the ability to touch anyone who reads it. We all can benefit from a little spiritual bolstering now and then."

"The book is truly a jewel and a delight to the senses."

"If I am stressed out and read you book for a while, I relax and tension leaves."

"Your book is being read by everyone who visits my husband in the hospital. Its a big hit."

"Your book is everything I thought it would be and more. The images were awesome and your accompanying meditations were inspiring."

"There is a message in this book for all men and women who are trying to support and understand."

" What a wonderful book! How grateful I am to have it. I am touched by Jims effort to make the world better, to offer the people means to better themselves as well."

"Jims writings were lovely and inspiring. What faith he must have."

"I don't like to read much, but this book I really like!"

"What a beautiful collection of photographs - each one more beautiful than another. You must be very proud of your work. Thank you for the opportunity to view your collection."

"Congratulations on a marvelous display! Each photo was a real work of art. My eyes truly had a feast that it shared with my heart. Thank you. Bless you."

"Absolutely breathtaking! God has blessed you with such a wonderful gift/skill. Peace be with you!"

"Jim, The ability to freeze space and time (one moment in one place) is a gift that so few people have. Keep sharing the gift."

"I've read through you book several times.The one I've gone back to the most is "Summer Solstice". I love the time of day you captured in this photograph. It evokes such a sense of peace and tranquility.The true treasures of the soul. "

"Lent is the perfect time to read the book."

"I love the verses in the book,so healing."

"I like it because everyday I can read a page or two. Everyday is a different message. Everyday I find a different message."

"Jim has captured some stunning pictures of Cleveland."

"Such a beautiful book! The pictures are so lovely and the words are so appropriate. It is so peaceful just looking at them. I needed that."

"I took my fiance with me as we walked down to see these photographs at your show. They were truly beautiful - inspiring. You are truly gifted. Take care always."

"Such great photographs!"

"Jim Beautiful Job!"

"Visit the Book Page for Jim's new book Healing Images...Healing Words out now and available through the site."

"The photos from all over the world are breathtaking. The verses add even more meaning to the photos. A great help for meditation and prayer."

"Jim has captured the beauty of God in his photographs. With his photography, Jim attempts to create an atmosphere of peach and harmony, with the hope that it will become a source of healing and hope in this broken world. "

""Your book is helping me through a difficult time""

"A beautiful inspirational book! We were overwhelmed with emotion."

""May God bless you for ALL the good and the grace you have spread by your beauiful verses and photography. It's like the 'ripple effect'you are spreading love, healing and hope.""

"This was my meditation tonight. Beautiful!!!"

"Healing Images Healing Words is proud to be a part of the outstanding collection of books at The Grotto Book Store at Lourdes France."

"Congratulations, Jim! So glad we made it in to view your marvelous viewpoints. Didn't know you are a world traveler! There are several photos we'd love to see on a daily basis in out home! Such a peace-filled display, Thank you for sharing your very special talent!"

"It is truly inspirational... a holy book with such great pictures and poems."

"For all you wedding and event photography needs contact Jim. "The Knot" Best of Weddings 2008 Magazine has voted (real brides) Picture Yourself Photography their highest rating ***. Contact Jim through this web site or call 216-749-1010 for all your photography needs."

"This book really promotes healing."

""A gentle,peaceful,healing book""

"To see more of Jim's photographs click on the link PhotoShelter.com "

"What a treat for my eyes and my soul. Thank you!"

"Jim is truly an inspired artist and poet."

"Jims striking book combines photography and words of peace, calm and hope. Its an excellent resource for personal prayer and reflection."

"I like to look at a picture and prayer every night before I go to sleep. It helps wash away the chaos of the place and helps me relax and unwind."

""Your book is wonderful.The way you created this book brings exactly what you wish your reader to experience.The verses clear the mind. Short, sweet, to the point.""

"This book is awesome! I am swept away each time I use it!"

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"The words and images are so beautiful and heartfelt. Very soothing to read and think about."

"We sold out within days."

"This is truly an inspiring and meditative book. I shall treasure it always."

"A MUST book for our Visitation Infirmary & Villa. It's awesome!"

"I can't tell you how much I enjoy having your book on my nightstand. Some nights when I don't even realize it,I'm drawn to read it and it feels like I am talking to a friend."

""Your book was waiting here when I returned from vacation.It is one of the most beautiful I have seen"."

"What an absolutely beautiful compilation of visual and spiritual experiences!"

""The words and images kiss my soul. What wonderful reminders of God's love for me.""

"You have given me hope and strength."

"Beautiful, Awesome, Breath Taking - Thanks for sharing your work."

"A beautiful, beautiful book! What a treasure!"

"It was so delightful to read Jims reflections. I will cherish the memory and the joys it brought to me. "

"Enter the world through the viewing lens of God. This books message is simple. It encourages people to take time to see and experience the beauty that exists all around us. Even through the darkest of times, with patience and trust in a truly loving and compassionate God, we can emerge from our struggles, renewed, refreshed, and strengthened knowing that we are deeply loved and cared for."

"Mr. Stracenskys words were so touching, meaningful and relevant to the needs of our world."

"Wow! What a wonderful meditation of Gods creation."

"Everyone is raving over the book and the photos are breath-taking."

"Wow! Jim, you really are talented the pictures are so awesome, I could almost hear rhe water falling, crickets croaking, people talking, breezes blowing. Beautiful Job!"

"Thank you for the comfort your book brings."

"I cannot express how touching Jims words and photography are. God gave him a beautiful gift."

"I enjoyed the artistry in your photos."