November 19, 1999 -- Looking for a perfect gift? How about an extra-ordinary book filled with delightful color illustrations, a new character to love, a new world to experience? "Bouncer and the Stream of Life," written by Berkley, Michigan resident, Becki Balok makes a perfect gift -- it's a children's book that will be enjoyed not only by your children and grandchildren but also by you.

"Bouncer is a raindrop -- he's so cute I can practically guarantee you'll love him at once," says author Balok. Bouncer is more than just sweet, however, he'll take you on a journey that opens your soul. On the surface this is a wonderful story of a bouncing raindrop -- you’ll love the illustrations (artist Rick F. Thomas of Gainesville, Florida). Digging a bit deeper, you'll find a metaphysical story filled with practical spiritual principles that will resonate with all ages.

"To me, what makes spiritual principles come alive is practicing them moment-to-moment. Bouncer is learning the healing and transformational principles I wrote about in my first book, ‘Wake Up!’ He's just taking them one at a time -- which is exactly what each of us need to do," says Becki.

Bouncer quickly discovers that he bounces while the other drops splash. Try as he may, he cannot convince the other drops to try bouncing. Fortunately for Bouncer, he just keeps on bouncing. The other drops, though, keep on splashing because "that’s what drops are suppose to do!"

"At a deeper level, this is the story about each and everyone of us", says Becki. "When was it that we gave up on our dreams and hopes and bought into being ‘stuck’." Bouncer learns how to be independent of the opinion of others and along the way discovers his unlimited potential. "This is a valuable lesson -- no matter what age we are." There are more principles "hidden" throughout the book and the reader can decide how deep to go to find them -- it is so much fun.

Everyone is just the right age to read "Bouncer and the Stream of Life" -- it is truly a book for all ages. And a perfect gift for those you love.

Becki Balok has deep roots in Michigan, she grew up in Royal Oak and Clawson and lives in Berkley. She is a graduate of Clawson High School, Hope College, Western Michigan University and Wayne State University. She has worked in Royal Oak, Troy, Holland, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, and Dearborn (at Ford Motor Company since 1986). Becki is a member of Toastmasters International and has spoken at churches in Michigan and Ohio and has appeared on several radio shows across the country.

To order an autographed copy of "Bouncer and the Stream of Life" ($9.95 each) or "Wake Up! Awaken the Spirit Within and You'll Never Be the Same Again" ($12.95 each) -- send a check  with 6% sales tax (Michigan Residents Only) and $3.00 for shipping/handling to: Becalm Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 725378, Berkley, MI 48072. Visit www.becalm-publishing.com or call (248)-288-5637. Or, check your local bookstore, or amazon.com