More Than a Book, A Companion: Returning to Love with Abundant Soul, Abundant Life by Ghary David Won

By PJ Valenciano

There are books that stay with you. They continue to grow with you, echoing back your truth in different seasons. Abundant Soul, Abundant Life: The Art of Living You by Ghary David Won is one of those rare companions. I return to it often. I open its pages when I feel drawn, and somehow the words always meet me exactly where I am. A line, a phrase, a passage—each one lingers, steady and profound.

When the hardcover copy arrived, I held it to my chest and wept. Signed by Ghary himself, the book felt like love in physical form—tangible, meaningful, alive. I hugged it tightly, feeling its weight, its warmth, and a sense of being deeply seen. It carried energy that transcended paper and ink.

One chapter I return to is Love Is All There Is. These words embody the essence of love—not as a performance, but as a way of being. Through this chapter, I recognized old beliefs that shaped my view of love: seeking to be good enough, to prove myself, to secure affection. Ghary’s writing illuminated another truth. Love shows up through presence, integrity, and care. It nurtures and uplifts both self and others. Love opens space for wholeness—heartfelt, clear, and expansive.

This shift reshaped my daily life. I feel love in how I care for my animals, in preparing food with intention, in the sincerity I bring to my work. I sense it in my willingness to speak truthfully and offer space where needed. Love expresses itself in small gestures as much as grand ones—it lives in the way we show up, day after day.

I had the joy of working with Ghary to build his digital home—his website and online presence. Through this collaboration, I witnessed his sincerity in living the vision he shares in his book. He continues to walk the path he writes about, embracing each step. That authenticity gives his writing depth and grace.

Gerard read the book as well and held it with respect. I saw inspiration flow through him—reflected in his stillness, his thoughtful presence. He carried the book with reverence. That’s the gift of Ghary’s work: it creates space for transformation through gentle resonance.

The book comes with heartfelt introductions by three authors who have walked profound paths of spirit and personal growth:

• Alan Cohen describes it as “an extraordinarily penetrating and heart‑centered approach to building a life of integrity and service... Learn from a true visionary how to follow your passion and vision. The planet is a better place for this deep wisdom shared!” 

• Neale Donald Walsch praises Ghary’s ability to “share the great wisdoms of the world in a way that makes them totally accessible, completely understandable, and immediately applicable in everyday life... Don’t miss it.” 

• Ken Honda notes, “Ghary is such a kind soul that everyone immediately relates to on a personal level... he speaks with understanding and great wisdom that so many of us need today in order to live more vibrantly true to ourselves with flowing abundance, happiness, and love.” 

Their words reflect the soul of this book, a work that guides without overwhelming, that roots without regulating, and that invites love without demanding.

I continue to return to its pages—sometimes to feel comforted, sometimes to be reminded. Abundant Soul, Abundant Life writes with compassion and clarity. It listens as much as it speaks. It meets me in my becoming, hands me the mirror of my own love.

If you’re looking for a return to yourself, a deeper understanding of love, or a companion to hold you through change—I hope this book finds you. Let it remind you of the love you already carry, and hold it gently in your hands.

Abundant Soul, Abundant Life is, at its essence, a book of love—offered with care, written with soul, and alive with meaning.