This book takes the reader on a profound journey drawing on a wide variety of sources to deepen our capacity to love, a central theme in Sufism and in its mystics such as Rumi. The lessons are nicely illustrated in a number of parables. I particularly enjoyed it. ~ David Lorimer, Paradigm Explorer

In this work Ross Heaven shares his immense knowledge, based in years of practicing as a psychologist, Sharman and Healer to introduce the seeker to what is True Love, not sexual love, but something far deeper, far greater, far more long lasting and permanent than instant gratification. Based in and on the many aspects of spirituality, Sufi practice and Spirit medicine this is a course in discovering, or rather rediscovering ‘self’, the love of self and the wonderful, powerful knowledge that to love and be loved is the ultimate goal in being happy. The work is laid out in a lovely, comfortable manner, illustrated with segments of poetry, case studies, and explanations which will encourage, guide and offer extensive knowledge based on the pathway chosen to explore. There is much to read and understand, some of it will resonate immediately, some will need to be considered and contemplated, as each of sections deals with an aspect of human expression and feeling; each dealing with the fundamental truths embedded within us all, such as fear, myths, power, relationships and self-knowledge. Not to be undertaken in a single read, although it is tempting, rather the chapters should be enjoyed, one at a time, the information used to reflect upon, to contemplate and allowed to begin to make a change. As Heaven says in the closing chapters, ‘Love is action not words’, it is so very much more, it is belief in the innate wisdom we have at birth but so often lose in today’s world. Rumi suggested that words were not essential, to discovering love, that love is there within us all, all we have to do is listen and let it happen, but in the meantime, while discovering this innate love, you could do far worse than to use The Way of The Lover, as a guidebook for your journey. ~ Janet Mawdesley, Blue Wolf Reviews

The Way of the Lover by Ross Haven explores love by using some of the most well-known poets as well as ideas from Sufism to explore love and how to be more loving. I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to have more love in their life. ~ Rose Frum, NetGalley

The Way of the Lover includes an introduction by Syed Hamraz Ahsan, Sufi mystic and healer, public figure and author. Ahsan was born into a Sufi Syed family and is a descendant of the prophet Mohammed. ~ Syed Hamraz Ahsan