When I first read Marianne Williamson's Illuminata: A Return to Prayer, I was in middle school, and by default, not impressed. Now, in my twenties, I gave it another chance, and was still not impressed. I thought there were some very nice, quotable prayers in this book. The thoughts were simply stated, and not unrealistic. Williamson's style is very organic, and soothing. Her writing style makes you want to light candles and read while soaking a bathtub, which is probably why I didn't like it. The language was a bit too flowery. I was very confused about to whom the prayers were to be directed. It was never made clear in the book, due to the enormous double talk that's common in New Age genres. I grew bored of the numerous prayers, although I was aware it was a book of prayers. A lot of prayers seemed to have no focus or be repeats of previous prayers, which was disappointing.