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A New Book by Rod Lathim

Finding The Divine Child

A Journey of Spirit, Light & Art

A deeply personal memoir exploring creativity, spiritual awakening, and the courage to reconnect with the innocent, radiant self within.

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Also available on Audible · 317 pages · 140+ full-color images

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The Book

About the Book

Finding The Divine Child invites readers into the extraordinary life of Rod Lathim: a fourth-generation Santa Barbaran, groundbreaking writer and director, visionary producer, and acclaimed visual artist.

With honesty, humor, and heartfelt clarity, Lathim reveals how his creative path has been shaped, challenged, and ultimately illuminated by Spirit.

At just fifteen, while working in the Wine Cellar of The Big Yellow House in Summerland, California, Rod encountered mysteries that forever changed the trajectory of his life. These early experiences opened a doorway to a lifelong exploration of the human spirit — expressed through authentic storytelling, transformative art, and work that inspires healing and meaningful social change.

A full color, 317-page book with over 140 images · Cover and interior art by Meganne Forbes · Edited by Nancy Shobe

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Spiritual Awakening

Direct, lived encounters with the spirit world — from The Big Yellow House in Summerland to Spiritualist churches — presented as natural extensions of human consciousness.

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The Divine Child Within

Reconnecting with the innocent, creative, spiritually open essence that lives within every person — the radiant self waiting to be rediscovered.

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Healing Through Art

How theatre, painting, and creative collaboration became pathways to discover authentic self-expression and profound personal transformation.

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Community & Belonging

Finding chosen family through Access Theatre, the Spiritualist Church, and the vibrant Santa Barbara arts scene.

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The Author

Meet Rod Lathim

Santa Barbara, California

Rod Lathim is a fourth-generation Santa Barbaran — an artist, theatre director, visionary producer, and spiritual seeker whose life has been a remarkable journey of creative expression and spiritual discovery.

From his formative years working at The Big Yellow House in Summerland — where he first encountered the spirit world — to decades of directing innovative theatre with Access Theatre, Rod has always lived at the intersection of art and spirit.

As a visual artist, his watercolors evoke ethereal, cosmic qualities — bridging the seen and unseen worlds that have defined his life’s work. His memoir traces a path through healing, self-acceptance, and the courageous pursuit of authenticity.

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Visual Artist
Watercolors & mixed media
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Spiritual Seeker
Spiritualism & mediumship
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Theatre Director
Access Theatre founder
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Santa Barbara
Fourth-generation resident
Praise for the Book

What Readers Are Saying

“Rod offers extraordinary and valuable guidance into how we can each connect with the divine child within to live more joyful and empowered lives. His fascinating true stories are not only remarkable, they are also transformative.”

Pamela Oslie

Best-selling Author, Intuitive, Aura Expert

“Rod has clearly figured out how to lead a happy, productive life… one centered on artistic and spiritual quests… yet grounded in a practical day-to-day record of high achievement as one of Santa Barbara’s most effective people. Whether writing or directing a play, promoting a film, raising funds for a theatre, offering wisdom to seekers, and so much more, Rod gets it done with cheer and grace. In my eight decades, Rod stands out as the person whose life I most admire. This book is a guide for us all.”

Sam Tyler

Documentary Film Producer / Community Organizer

“Rod Lathim’s inspiring book is a compelling read. Perhaps more importantly, it also offers a warm welcome to your own journey of spirit.”

Wendy Kout

Writer / Producer / Person

“A compelling read of a blend of raw honesty and artistic flair. You can feel the heart behind every page. A thoughtful, well-paced experience that stays with you long after the final chapter. Whether you are looking for an inspiring story or simply want to support a phenomenal artist who has mastered a new medium, this book is a must-read.”

Gerard Lozano

“Rod Lathim’s open-hearted book, “Finding the Divine Child” is enlightening and inspiring… an expansive journey through many realms, from the seen to the unseen. I wanted to linger in them all.”

Janet Lucy

Award-winning Author & Mystical Poet

“A read that will change how you think about life. The most accessible contemplation on the impact of spirit upon creative projects I’ve ever read! Each story creates compelling images and one can’t help but recall personal experiences that are now informed by the author’s journey. An absolute page turner.”

Nancy Nufer

Where to Find It

Available Now

In print, digital, and audiobook formats. Pick up a copy at your favorite local bookstore or order online.

Amazon — Print & Digital Audible Audiobook
Local Bookstores
Chaucers Books
3321 State Street, Santa Barbara
Tecolote Book Shop
1470 East Valley Road, Montecito
The Sacred Space
Summerland, CA
Farm to Paper
Summerland, CA
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Discover Rod Lathim’s extraordinary journey of spirit, light, and art. Available now on Amazon in paperback, digital, and audiobook.

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