Marla Frees - American Psychic: A Spiritual Journey from the Heartland to Hollywood, Heaven, and Beyond

Advance Praise for American Psychic

Fearless and utterly fascinating... I have known Marla as a gifted teacher and witnessed her work first hand, and reading AMERICAN PSYCHIC, its clear she is as good a storyteller as she is a master of her other callings. She makes the incredible totally relatable and the impossible inescapable and divine.

James Patrick Stuart, Emmy nominated actor

AMERICAN PSYCHIC takes us on a journey of discovery and reckoning as Marla details her evolution into one of the most respected and gifted psychics in the country. Im in awe of her vulnerability and openness as she reveals her personal, intimate awakening and how this pig farmers daughter tapped into the consciousness of Spirit. Her gifts are profound, and I am excited that she is sharing this inner knowledge with all of us. A brilliant and inspiring read!

Ramey Warren, co-creator of
Crossing Over with John Edward

POWERFUL AND FASCINATING... Congratulations to Marla for writing a book that required a great deal of courage and that can help many people.

Brian Weiss, MD, New York Times
bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters

A fast-paced story of spiritual and psychic awakening from a brilliant wordsmith.

Holly Powell: Emmy winning casting director

and author of The Audition Bible:
Secrets Every Actor Needs to Know

A highly entertaining romp through the hijinks of a successful actress turned reluctant psychic who found her way to profound forgiveness and atonement. Marlas story shows how insight and intuition can guide each of us on our own fabulous journeysif we dont turn a blind eye to them. I couldnt recommend this book more highly.

Joyce Walker, producer of
The Aware Show and Being Aware

Marla is a force of nature, and AMERICAN PSYCHIC is her funny, eloquent, dramatic and ultimately inspirational account of that forward motion. Hers has been a life brimming with bounceback. All who accept her invitation to share that life will not be disappointed. Renew all hope, ye who enter here.

Dennis McDougal, bestselling author of
Dylan: The Biography and Hemingways Suitcase

Marlas transparency in AMERICAN PSYCHIC will crack you open, hold you, and teach you why its wonderful to be you. Her writing engulfs you in her fascinating story of finding her voice... and then using it. She writes about transforming trauma into skill so beautifully and gracefully. Whether or not you believe in psychic ability, you will be mesmerized by Marlas tales and teachings and come away understanding how you can do the same. A MUST READ!

Abbey LeVine, Emmy nominated producer

Marla Freess spiritual journey of discovery inspires us to look at our own psychological barriers that hold us back as we come face to face with love and death. Her message is an invitation to gain awareness of the profound connection that all beings, living and dead, have with each other and beyond.

Joe Whitcomb, psychotherapist and
bestselling author of Reboot Your Relationship

You will love AMERICAN PSYCHIC. Marla shares the unvarnished unfolding of her gifts and gradual understanding of the larger reality in which she lives dailya reality that is deeper and broader than the one in which most of us live. Yes indeed, Marla is the real deal.

Thomas Campbell, physicist, consciousness researcher,
author of My Big TOE

Marla opens her heart and offers readers not only a fine story, but also the means to inspire a profound change in their own lives. Her words carry depth and power, and her caring about others shines through every interaction she describes.

Donna Aveni and Keith Warner, MBT Events

A fascinating read that I couldnt put it down... authentic, heart wrenching and moving. Thank you, Marla, for sharing your story with the world.

Catherine Curry-Williams, founder of
Shanes Inspiration and LOral of Paris 2015
Women of Worth Honoree

Raw, real, exciting, vulnerable, and truly an experience, AMERICAN PSYCHIC is not just a good read, but a journey of healing. Reading Marlas story helped me heal part of my personal story, and I highly recommend it, especially for women who are looking for their voice and want to break through their barriers of fear and begin living a true, authentic life.

April Hannah, mental health therapist and
producer/host of Path 11 Productions

One of the most unique and entertaining memoirs Ive ever read, filled with spiritual depth, profound wisdom, and poignant humor. Marlas journey is rich with adventure, colorful Hollywood stories, and emotional honesty that will inspire you to embrace your own lifes journey in a more profound and healing way.

Minda Burr, playwright and
Writers Mastermind Group facilitator

Masterful storytelling filled with gut-wrenching candor and laugh-out-loud humor.... As Oliver Wendell Holmes stated, Mans mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions. Marla Freess AMERICAN PSYCHIC takes her readers on a mind-bending, perspective-altering, soul-expanding journey.

Karen Baldwin, Miss Universe 1982,
writer, and spokeswoman

AMERICAN PSYCHIC has the potential to nudge readers into an awareness of their own intuitive insights. The true gift, however, may be for those who are reminded of their own long-forgotten traumas and inspired to seek support in healing. I highly recommend this book that is so relevant in the American culture at this time.

Nancy Minister, marriage and family therapist
and trauma facilitator, Meadows Treatment Center,
and certified life coach

With snark, pizazz, pure love, humor, and sheer magic, Marla reminds us that anything is possible and that there is more to life and death than meets the eye. This is a beautiful, truth-filled story. Marla is a transformational superhero, and after reading this book I feel more like one as well.

Jenny Karns, healer, speaker, and co-author of
Baby Boy Phoenix

RIVETING... Full of grace, energy, and humor, AMERICAN PSYCHIC is a delicious smorgasbord of intrigue, mystery, and spirituality with a big slice of Hollywood thrown in for fun.

Suze Lanier-Bramlett, actor and singer-songwriter

Resilient, radiant, and recklessly courageous, Marla is truly a champion.

Sandy Laufer Blake, performer, writer, and teacher

A masterpiece of transformation... I was on the edge of my seat as I found myself laughing, crying, and feeling completely delighted through Marlas life-transforming realizations. The world needs this beautiful work.

Bonnie Gordon Patterino, wellness teacher and writer

A POST HILL PRESS BOOK

ISBN: 978-1-68261-572-0

ISBN (eBook): 978-1-68261-573-7

American Psychic:

A Spiritual Journey from the Heartland to Hollywood, Heaven, and Beyond

2018 by Marla Frees

All Rights Reserved

Cover art by Christian Bentulan

Cover photos by Mary Ann Halpin

This memoir reflects the authors present recollections of experiences over time. Some names and characteristics have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals, some events have been compressed, and some dialogue has been recreated.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author and publisher.