One of the best

The message of this book is great: that one should try to rid oneself of the"ego." While I agree with many principels in this book, there are a few I can't swallow. Even so, this is one of the better"self-help" books out there."The Power of Now" and"You Can Heal Your Life" are also very helpful.<br /><br />A NEW EARTH is written well--something you need not expect with this type of genre. And while part are familiar to anyone who has studied the religions and outcomes:"Turn the other checck, Karma, etc," there is a freshness to Tolle's take on how to apply these ideas.<br /><br />If you're new to the thinking of the collective consciousness, then you'll want to read this. My advice on reading this is to take it one chapter at a time and not try and cram everything in together. Let it sink in. That way you'll be more open to the concepts. A great book for spiritual growth; both accesible and useful.

Religious people please read this excellent book!

Very simply, this is a well-reasoned and well-written book. I defy any religious person to read it and not come away with serious doubts about their beliefs - nigh, abandon their beliefs all together. <br /><br />Go on! If you think that your faith is unshakeable, read this book! <br /><br />I DARE YOU!<br /><br />Thanks, Mr Dawkins, for your passion and wit.

Did anyone else find it difficult?

I bought this book almost one year ago and still haven't finished it!<br /><br />This is a first, as I have read a lot of books on enlightenment, mindfulness and the like. Even the super small text put me off, as reading it at bedtime by lamplight was difficult. <br /><br />I found it repetitious and extremely wordy. It is difficult to deal with a mind always racing with thoughts, so to pick up a book which you feel should help you calm your thoughts, especially after a long day, I think shouldn't be such a chore to get through. <br /><br />Ok, I will say the message is a good one, but to have to filter through all the mumbo jumbo to decipher it seemed difficult to me.<br />Still plugging away at it here and there.<br /><br />My apologies to the author, maybe I am just too thick. :)

Good Follow Up To the Power of Now

A good follow up to The Power of Now. I wrote the following review about TPON and here it is repeated, but additional comments.<br /><br />Reading this book was like a condensed version of the many classes I have attended from my spiritual teacher. Eckhart Tolle presents difficult to comprehend subjects in simple to understand language. However, do not expect that this"easy read" will result in instant enlightenment. He sets the basics down, it is up to the reader to absorb and act upon the lessons.<br /><br />I always leave a weekend workshop at my spiritual teacher's ashram on a natural high. This book gave me that same feeling. It is a wonderful book to help guide you on your spiritual journey.<br /><br />A New Earth guides the reader further along the path with excellent commentary. The book is grounding. Good reminder to keep my ego out of my way!<br /><br />Author of the award winning book, Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet.

A must read book !

Short but Sweet ! <br />Applicable theories even today !<br />Must Read, more than once !<br />

Astonishing, amazing, must read, life transforming

I cannot find words to best describe the effect it had on my life. Read it and apply it. It works!!!<br />You don't have to dismiss the medical help for physical problems but do all the exercises from the book. I also recommend you to get the workbook"Love Yourself, Heal Your Life". <br />I cannot recommend Louise Hay highly enough.<br />

Positive Psychology

I attended a Positive Psychology conference some years ago, and Martin Seligman was one of the speakers. He founded the movement of Positive Psychology and opened up my mind to the power of the brain in relearning thought patterns and behaviour in order to start achieving the life that I always dreamed of. He is an incredible and inspiring man. Buy his books.

Couldn't put this one down - a gobsmacking read

Having heard Carolyn Jessop on Radio 4 earlier this year I was intrigued to read her book. This is not one of the run of the mill battered wife books - far from it. What shines through is the bravery and courage of one woman who in the face of seemingly insummountable odds, continued to fight for her life and those of her children too - she never gave up - never. It is also an honest insight into a way of life so far removed from modern day America. One of those books I couldn't put down, totally captivating. I hope that some of the women currently dealing with the challenges at the YFZ ranch in Texas have the courage to read her words and follow her lead to a better life. And, I hope this makes the American authorities sit up and do more to help the victims of this awful regime.

Nourishment for the mind

An absolutely dazzling work. As a recovering Christian I am actively seeking out the thoughts of the great secularists down through the ages.<br />Particular highlights for me were the writings of Mark Twain on the Church's position on slavery, and also a remarkable deconstruction of every Christian argument regarding morality and God by Elizabet Anderson. Its one of those books that I'd love my wife and my Christian friends to read. Sadly, the bubble of false consolation and cognitive bias appears overwhelmingly strong. My experience tells me that the only evidence that Christians can cope with is Christian evidence. A truly impartial assesment of the available evidence from both sides seems a pose a real challenge to them.

An enthralling rant

It must be admitted at the outset that, as other reviewers have noted, this book is a rant. This leads on occasions to digressions which can detract from the cohesion of the arguments being presented. The arguments themselves, however, are compelling and well-constructed. <br /><br />The questions Hitchens poses cut to the core of whether religion serves a useful purpose in the world, or not. He asks, for example, whether religious explanations of the origins of man and the world are adequate and whether the presence of religion in the world helps man to act in a more moral way and so make the world a better place. His categorical answer to both of these questions is `no' and he marshals ample evidence from history and from religious texts to prove his point. Some critics have claimed that he selectively uses passages from the holy books to serve his purposes. If one examines the passages he has chosen, however, their very existence in the holy books at all often proves the points he is trying to make. <br /><br />Hitchens' style is dry, conversational, often sarcastic and occasionally very amusing. The book is quite an enjoyable read.

Science or magic?

The fact that Rose Shapiro's book 'Suckers' beat this one into print detracted somewhat from my enjoyment, as both cover pretty much the same territory. That said, the authors' credentials lend this book a credibility that Shapiro's lacks, and while it can't quite avoid a certain smug self-righteousness, Singh & Ernst's book manages to avoid the outright spitefulness of hers.<br /><br />I was slightly uneasy at how the credibility of those therapies with equivocal outcomes was revised downwards with each re-telling, but this emphasises that the authors are not impartial. To claim that they are is disingenuous and merely gives critics a convenient straw man to attack. The work ought to stand or fall on its merits, and if the authors' research is as conscientious as they claim, it is fairly convincing.<br /><br />Ultimately these are quibbles, and the book went down like a smooth milk-shake. I work in the NHS, and in a climate where I can be threatened with redundancy even as state-sponsored magic prospers, I applaud those who stand up for clear thinking.

saved my sex life!!

this book saved my sex life, dr pam has a style of writing uncomparable to anyone else - she takes the taboo out of having 'sex problems' and makes you realise you are worthy of good sex (and how to have it!!) she provides practical tips but with a friendly tone and boosts your sexual confidence..i can't recommend this book highly enough - whether you are having sex problems, or just want to spice up your sex life this is the kind of book that can benefit anyone. dr pam, i salute you!!

ANOTHER GREAT ADDITION TO MY COLLLECTION

I have the guide book, 101 orders and the wish cards by the same author - Stephen Richards and only recently discovered this CD, even though it has been out a little while now. I have also just purchased the Chakra clearing CD. This CD is real mind blowing stuff, its like an addiction, you want to listen to it over and over again, no need for cosmically ordering yourself, all of the hard work is taken out of it and the CD does it all for you. I feel like a new person born again with a lust for life. Don't just take my word for it, give it a try for yourself and you will have a better understanding of what the CD can do for you. Good Luck.

Drivel

If pretty words, wishful thinking and prayer (all the same thing, actually) changed the world, we'd all be already living in a better world. But they don't - you have to grow up and stop living the dream, yours, or even worse, somebody else's. And stop hankering after 'lost wisdom' from the 'mystic east' and other such childishness.

Not Hooked

Just as well this is a quick read. The basic premise is OK but it has been explored far better in other books. For my money the old-skool"The Magic of Thinking Big" is a far better buy if you are after practical inspiration. As for this being an a message snuck under our radar in the guise of an engrossing story I disagree. Its fourth rate US soaked cheese that would better grace the pages of some lightweight women’s weekly. I am very open minded when it comes to self-help books (they do help!) but the clumsy, faux-feelgood, sacharine nature of this one actually made me feel cynical! Not the desired effect! ! And the less said about the"inspirational" poetry shamelessly plugged within, the better. Oy vay. I wanted to like this. But sorry, this is clearly selling on hype, and feels very much like a"product" constructed by someone in a suit who wants our money. Plus....I still feel sorry for poor dead forgotten Dan!

The Shack - amazing

This book has got to be the most awesome book I have ever read - I'm still reading it, can't wait to finish the book and start again. It's changing my life. Definitely a must read!!!

Crazed loon escapes asylum

I wondered when the nutters would come out of the woodwork? Just look at the head case review below! Such negative people should get themselves sorted out in the head. Maybe if he actually bought this book instead of blabbing on then it would sort his head out.

A fresh approach

This book is excellent in every respect. It is for indiviuals and/or couples, is very easy to read, not preachy, full of practical ideas and exercises (rather than endless theory)and most importantly full of HOPE for a more fulfilling life. It provides insights that can help those who just want to improve the good marriages they already have. But it can really help those struggling with a troubled marriage, whether as a result of infidelity, those wondering why they don't love their partner they way they used to or just the the ups and downs of marriage. Importantly, the author gives ideas that can be practiced whether or not your partner wants to participate in the improvment process. Strongly recommended.

the Richest Man in Babylon

To all of you out there who dread the drop of the bills on your doormat when you go home, read this and your life will be transformed. We live in a buy now and pay later society and this particular little habit is catching up on us all. This little book, though written in old English, is fun and easy to read. It's principles can be hard to apply but worth every bit of effort involved. This is your key to financial abundance. In the Secret all the Masters told of setting up a debt repayment plan and then getting on with life and watch the miracles start to happen. This little book tells you about finances and how to tackle them. Put this advice into practice and then watch your own miracles start to happen. I know, I am advising spending money on a book but sometimes you really do have to spend in order to save. This book really makes sense.