Gwen Plano spent most of her professional life in higher education. She taught and served as an administrator in colleges in New York, Connecticut, and California. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition from San Diego State University, was awarded a Master’s Degree in Theology from the University of the State of New York and then completed a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Iona College. Finally, Gwen earned a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University. She is also a Reiki Master and a Certified LifeLine Practitioner.

Letting Go into Perfect Love is about the shared path we travel to wholeness. Though our stories are unique, we all know heartache and joy. I would never have chosen my life difficulties, yet after the storms had passed and the rains lifted, I saw the blessings in my fate through the steps I had taken towards wholeness.

As a college administrator, my work was visible and accountable. No one knew that after hours and behind closed doors, I experienced the terror of domestic violence. It was my secret; it was my shame. When my son was brutalized, however, I could no longer pretend that all was well. I pursued counseling and other processes that prompted healing, and as I did so, the once-closed door to my heart opened to the extraordinary.

Letting Go into Perfect Love will evoke tears of joy and sadness, but more than anything it will bring you home to your own heart. You’ll be inspired by stories of triumph over adversity and will learn how to forgive the unforgiveable, recover joy, respect past choices, and honor the journey home.