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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

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by: Eckhart Tolle

June 29, 2006
I found this too wordy and deep for a simple soul such as myself however I did as advised on the Oprah site and sat with 2 marker pens in different colours to underline that which I understood and that which I didn't. Needless to say one colour got a heck of a bashing!!

I've given it 3 stars though because I did actually get some really good bits out of it which I jotted down on the spare blank pages at the back (in my own words so I would understand later) and for that it was worth reading/buying.

What I am most chuffed about however is reading a review by Paul Chipperfield (lower down) recommending Cheri Huber's book which as he said is much kinder to us mere mortals and he is sooooo right!! Cheri Huber writes in ... Read More:

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The Richest Man in Babylon

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by: George S. Clason

February 01, 2004
This is just about the best non fiction book I have ever read and most certainly the best £4 I ever spent.

There are many thousands of books out there which claim to make us millionaires over night, many of which are sold here on Amazon. But while they quite often have overall 5 star ratings, you never actually see any customer reviews informing us they did indeed become a millionaire over night. What The Richest Man In Babylon does though is instead tell us that through using common sense and a bit of self discipline, we can all become rich over time.

The synopsis is simple, through a series of very brief stories taken from recently excavated scrolls perportedly found in the ancient lost city of Babylon, you are told how to ... Read More:

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Cosmic Ordering Guide: Where Dreams Can Become Reality

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by: Stephen Richards

June 06, 2006
This Cosmic Ordering guide by Stephen Richards is the perfect antidote to modern living. It brilliantly explains the concepts of cosmic ordering so that the reader can easily understand and absorb the importance of communicating with the cosmos to make powerful changes in their life. As well as featuring the author's tale of success against the odds, I always enjoy reading about a person from a humble background succeeding, it is an inspiring read.

Should definitely be read in partnership with Stephen Richard's Cosmic Ordering Connection: Change Your Life Within Minutes! Together they are a powerful union for developing change. Lovely.

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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

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by: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Howard Cutler

November 08, 1999
I personally found this book very helpful and enjoyed reading it. It is nice to be able to see things from a positive perspective and this book helps you to do that. Although it is probably worth mentioning that none of the wonderful ideas in this book will work without alott of effort and self discipline. It covers attitude and philosophy and does not include any real techniques or methods, but there are other books that do, and i find this book to compliment them well.

If you have a problem with the idea of trying to be a better person and the effort that it involves, then you may not find this book useful.

This book is mostly just words.(no pun intended)
Although if you consider the harm that cruel words can do, then surely kind ... Read More:

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The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief

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by: Gregg Braden

March 08, 2007
I read this to find out what the latest thinking might be concerning the supposed relationship between quantum physics and 'spirituality'.

Unfortunately I'm none the wiser due to Mr Braden's error-filled and woolly thinking.

He makes too much of his own experience in a tech industry, as if to give himself some authority. He cherry-picks the science in support of his own desired outcomes, he extrapolates hugely and unashamedly from the subatomic scale to human emotions and beyond, and makes unjustified jumps and associations of ideas to come up with unprovable conslusions.

It's not about quantum physics in any that might help us understand our palce in the world. It's not a spiritual path or practise that might help us transform ... Read More:

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The Law of Attraction

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by: Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks

February 22, 2007
I agree, not quite as worthy as `Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desiresby the same married couple of Esther and Jerry Hicks. This is a tad heavy at times and yet I still did like many parts of it. I do wish they had fully proofed this into English grammar from the Americanised twang, but it overcomes this with the spirit of good intention. I do not agree with the concept that what you have is what you deserved to get, as it reflects poorly on what is really meant. We attract what we think, and this book goes into great detail about that.

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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

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by: Robin S. Sharma

April 19, 2004
What a great read and a great find! I found this book to be refreashing and practical. Many self help books go on and on about leading a peaceful, simple life etc etc but rarely do they give sound, good practical techniques that you can use daily to change your life! A must read esp for those who feel lost or saddened by their current situations.

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Cosmic Ordering Connection: Change Your Life Within Minutes!

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by: Stephen Richards

October 10, 2006
I've read dozens of so called self help books including several on cosmic ordering without ever seeing any real benefit. I think perhaps I have been too ready to finish one book and go on to another without taking any sustained action in order to profit. Audio CDs have never worked for me either so I was astounded when I had immediate results from Stephen Richards Audiobook - Cosmic Ordering Connection.
If I'm honest, this was something of a last resort, but it's made me a firm believer in Cosmic Ordering. The experience of connecting with the cosmos using this audiobook is intense yet completely relaxing. The author's voice (thankfully British) soothes guides and relaxes whilst doing all the 'ordering' for you.
Immerse yourself in the recording and surrender any conscious effort. ... Read More:

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New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

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by: Eckhart Tolle

February 01, 2008
I found this too wordy and deep for a simple soul such as myself however I did as advised on the Oprah site and sat with 2 marker pens in different colours to underline that which I understood and that which I didn't. Needless to say one colour got a heck of a bashing!!

I've given it 3 stars though because I did actually get some really good bits out of it which I jotted down on the spare blank pages at the back (in my own words so I would understand later) and for that it was worth reading/buying.

What I am most chuffed about however is reading a review by Paul Chipperfield (lower down) recommending Cheri Huber's book which as he said is much kinder to us mere mortals and he is sooooo right!! Cheri Huber writes in a way I can understand and access reasonably easily - challenging ... Read More:

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Reinventing Your Life: How to Break Free from Negative Life Patterns

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by: Jeffrey E. Young, Klosko

March 01, 1998

Somehow I identified with all of the life-traps and so therapy beckons? The more I read the more any optimism I'd held began to evapourate. Hopefully though anyone who wishes to adopt the steps to change their lives has fewer schemas than I, even with one life-trap it would take grinding hard work to escape from it. However, nothing worthwhile came easy, so keep expectations low and success will come your way. An interesting view into our behaviours and their origins.