In Contours of the Skull, author Sebastian C. Alverius takes you on a spiritual and psychological journey in the peace and tran...  Read More

In Contours of the Skull, author Sebastian C. Alverius takes you on a spiritual and psychological journey in the peace and tranquility of Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Here, Rod Scott-Padilla, a dissatisfied businessman and entrepreneur enters in hopes of finding peace and contentment…something missing in his life, though he has been fairly successful in the business world. In what should be a most tranquil setting, Rod’s experience is far from peaceful. In the solitude, he is forced to face himself and pieces of his past that has hindered his success and happiness. During his stay at Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Rod’s search for God and peace becomes a time of torment as he is forced to face what he truly is…a man with a false-identity…someone going through the motions…trying to fit in a demanding materialist business world where education, success and possessions measure a man’s worth…someone who has buried pain from the past for so long the pressure is building like a dormant volcano waiting for expression and acknowledgement. As the hot molten lava of the past makes its way to the surface, Rod discovers much about himself, and how his past has mired his life. Lies he told to keep his false-self intact are exposed which causes a breakdown that transforms Rod Scott-Padilla. In coming to search for God and peace, Rod finds something he did not expect. The experience that began as an effort to hide and escape becomes one of exposure and true freedom.Contours of the Skull is easy to relate to and has a way of giving you personal insight. Anyone who has endured abuse can relate to this well-written, thought provoking book. The psychological/healing process of Rod Scott-Padilla is inspiring and freeing…a book well worth reading.  Read Less