The book consists of many different types of poetry… a brief description of how each type of poem is written… seems to be a wonderful tool that could spark a love for writing in someone else… Fanshaw opens up the world of poetry…

My favorite was the poem entitled Winging It which embodies many of this book’s strengths such as a wonderful knack for finding rhymes that do not feel forced. 

However, the main strength of this book… resides solely in the undeniably good spirit the author has instilled in the pages. 

Not to put too fine a point on it… Flying Free: Poems for Pilgrim Hearts is one of the finest poetry books I have read to date and that puts it at or near the top of a very large list.

    ~ Jacob LaMar

Readers' Favorite Reviewer - 5 stars awarded

…Flying Free is a raw, honest portrayal of the highs and lows of being a Christian… Her heart is on full display and the way it shines through in her work is a testament to her convictions. 

…Fanshaw writes in multiple poetic styles with perhaps the largest range of diverse formats I've come across by a single author in a single volume of their work. Overall, this is a really lovely compilation and it's wonderful that it is now being shared with the world.

– Asher Syed 

Readers' Favorite Reviewer – 5 stars awarded

…[A]n authentic and heart-warming faith-based poetry collection… It instills significant values such as courage, hope, and gratitude while it examines the search for identity and the pursuit of healing and growth… 

I loved that I could identify with the themes… The poems also enable self-reflection…

The collection closes with a beautiful song that expresses how God redeems us from difficult times. By allowing herself to be vulnerable, Ruth Fanshaw reveals impactful, life-changing lessons within the poems in Flying Free.

– Edith Wairimu 

Readers' Favorite Reviewer – 5 stars awarded

In Flying Free: Poems for Pilgrim Hearts, Ruth Fanshaw shares emotional chapters of her life’s journey through poetry. …[D]isplay[s] the delicious skill Ruth has with words… Her poetry expresses faith, freedom, and hope… once I began, I was enticed to read more… I could feel an inner warm glow in response to the colorful images in my mind's eye. 

I enjoy rereading my favorite books, and I expect Flying Free to join this category in my library. The variety of poetic forms would be useful for writers considering expanding their work. I’d also recommend Flying Free to readers who may not have considered venturing into poetry.

– Irene Valentine 

Readers' Favorite Reviewer – 5 stars awarded

…[A]n inspiring collection… There is a fresh feel to these Christian poems, and you can find deeper meaning in them, possibly making a connection to your own thoughts, feelings, and beliefs... 

My favorite part is her song, The Morning… If you like poetry with vivid imagery and meaningful themes, Flying Free: Poems for Pilgrim Hearts by Ruth Fanshaw is a must-read.

– Tammy Ruggles 

Readers' Favorite Reviewer – 5 stars awarded