This fascinating book is a highly readable spiritual odyssey drawing on deep memory process over many lifetimes, and on this journey it sheds important light on the nature of human consciousness and identity. Ann herself trained with Roger Woolger as a deep-memory process therapist and she unfolds a mosaic of intertwined personality lifetimes in very varied social circumstances, with different lessons to learn. The ‘cantus firmus’ of the book is the evolution of the role and position of women, coming into the present lifetime with illustrations of prominent women from the 20th-century. The geographical scope is wide, and Ann describes related journeys to such places as Egypt, Japan, China, Italy, India, France, Switzerland and South America. The descriptions are vivid and realistic – each chapter is preceded by a contextualising prologue and followed by thoughtful reflections after the death in a particular incarnation, which is always experienced as leaving the body and meeting deceased loved ones. Some lifetimes are closely mirrored, such as a martyr in fourth century and a prostitute in the fifth century, both in Ravenna. Sometimes, Ann experiences a familiarity with a specific location, as was the case in Geneva, especially when going round Voltaire’s Castle at Ferney. Subsequently, she recalled a lifetime in his service, having already studied his work at University. Forced to seek work after her baker husband died, she relates her experiences in different residences in Voltaire's employ, before and and after Ferney, which involved a great deal of entertaining – even though Voltaire spent a good part of every day in his study. He comes across as very caring for his staff and arranged for her to have her own house when she retired. The life in Cathar France was equally fascinating if traumatic. The story tells how a small group of Cathars decided to imprint a Rose Quartz Crystal with their energy and take it to Ste Baume, Mary Magdalene’s cave. On the way back, she finds her horse dead, and the party is all burned at the stake by the Inquisition. Another extraordinary lifetime was as Johanna Carolina Bach (1737-1781), a daughter of the great composer. Again, experiences in the Leipzig Thomaskirche are vividly pictured, and she explains to her father that she sees angels listening to his music. She evokes Bach’s death and a dream thereafter where he predicts that his music will be forgotten and then known universally – his intention was ,to help everyone come close to God and to praise him’. Bach describes a creative process whereby the sublime music that was already out there flowed through his pen – Bach aficionados will know what he means. All the lifetimes in this remarkable book weave a tapestry within the overall context of ultimately returning to the Source. ~ David Lorimer, Paradigm Explorer

Ann Merivale has a vivid imagination and is a good storyteller. If you'd like a good winter read to while away the time during the cold, dark days in the North, this will keep you entertained. ~ Facing North, Review

Book Review – ‘Woman Through the Ages’ Past lives, reincarnation, and intertwined lives that thread across the ages like a gossamer trail through the ethers best describes Ann Merivale’s, Woman Through the Ages. This book clearly and adroitly reveals her past lives in vivid detail, then links each to her present incarnation and the role of women in societies across the millennia – quite the feat. Woman Through the Ages entertains us, makes us think, and tricks the mind into accessing our portal from the past across the aeons. It both stimulates and challenges us to a deeper exploration of our journey of importance across the ages and into heavenly realms. It makes known that we all have a role to play in this rich tapestry we call existence. I believe that a fitting adage for Woman Through the Ages should be, “Believe it, or believe it not, but know that Ann Merivale is here to speak her truth.” ~ Stephen Chong

The stories are vibrantly portrayed and quite revealing and fascinating. If you’re looking for a book to invest your time in for a longer haul, Woman Through the Ages could be the one you are looking for. ~ Advice Sisters, Review

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this, it was very interesting and I learnt so much about women in history. Definitely will be a re read. ~ Soph Ford (Reviewer), NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I love a good book based around females so knew this would be right up my street and I'm so glad I read this. Thank you so much for the chance to read this arc. It had me wanting to learn more and more throughout. ~ Smith Ford (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Ann Merivale’s book provides a unique survey of the role of femininity throughout the centuries. The rise of the female, particularly in the political world is now well established and, by way of example, the success of Greta Thunberg is highly indicative of the evolution of a feminine-led society. In emerging societies, however, we find political situations in which female leadership is highly suppressed and Ann’s thesis, which covers numerous other examples worldwide, supports the current trend towards greater feminine leadership. With regard to her own, centuries-long, story, whether or not one is able to accept the past-lives account as factual is immaterial, since the sole purpose of past-life work is to bring healing to the present; and they make in any case very absorbing reading, while at the same time giving a broad picture of the wide range of different roles played by women through human history. ~ James Lyons, chartered aeronautics engineer, formerly of York University, specialising in the emerging topic of Cosmic Consciousness, and co-author (w

In the west we have become accustomed to a growth of emphasis upon feminine values, equal opportunities and lifestyle choices, but in many societies today women still find that the culture and ideology into which they are born imposes strict customs and restrictions upon what is acceptable in their lives. In this wide-ranging book, Ann Merivale draws our attention to some surprising facts about the achievements of women in historical times, and uses her own background in past life regression to illustrate some of the injustices suffered by women in the past. She tells the story of womanhood throughout the ages, and hails the arrival of a time when feminine energy is able to make its full contribution to our world. ~ Carol Duncan, MA, (Past Chair and Past Vice President, Wrekin Trust)

This is an extraordinary book. Ann Merivale’s vivid and highly detailed accounts of what would appear to be her past lives must be unique. Her recollections raise profound questions concerning the nature of consciousness and meaning of individuality. Much to her credit, Ann keeps an open mind as to exactly what it is that reincarnates. A book to dip into that leaves one marvelling and wondering. ~ Jan Arriens, Ph.D. (Cantab) Founder, LifeLines (US Death Row correspondence charity) Australian diplomat (1969-1979), Author of Living in the Mystery

The fascinating story of someone who overcame a difficult start to life and ultimately became a therapist, this book brings hope in times of difficulty. By exploring her own past through flashbacks that came to her on travels to various parts of the globe, Ann has achieved her aim of demonstrating the different roles played by women throughout our history. She also draws attention to the contributions of numerous women who have been unjustly ignored on account of their gender. A great read and one needing to be shared with this generation and those to come. ~ Mary English, DSH, CPHH, MFHT Astrologer, Hypnotherapist and Homoeopath. Author of ‘How to Survive A Pisces’ and other astrology books, Dodona (John H

This book is a highly readable spiritual odyssey, drawing on deep memory process over many lifetimes, that sheds important light on our common journeys and the nature of consciousness and identity. David Lorimer, Programme Director, Scientific and Medical Network ~ David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network