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Dawkins doesn't believe in God. So what?
This book just tells us what we already know: atheists like Richard Dawkins don't believe in God! So what?
Misunderstanding of Hindu Deities
I will only comment on the attempt by Richard Dawkins to make Hindu dharma a polytheistic religion. Presumably he thinks the existence of numerous Deities show that Hindu dharma is polytheistic. What he does not realize is that polytheism/monotheism are western categories. Hindu Darshanas (Darsana means points of view and is translated as philosophy by western translators) are classified principally as Advaita (NOT TWO), Vishistadvaita (Qualified unity) and Dvaita (Two). Advaita says that only the Ultimate Reality, Brahman, exists. Vishistadvaita says that Brahman is the sum of God,living creatures and the world (hence it is called Qualified One) . Dvaita says that God and the world with its living creature are eternally different (hence it is called the TWO system).
A message from the Middle World
There is a challenge in reviewing a book of this sort - being "objective".Customers want reviewers to stand aside from prejudices when they assess an item's value as a purchase.It's a stance nearly impossible with this book - few people are indifferent to their perceived gods.
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Subjects:  1. Atheism    2. General    3. God    4. Irreligion    5. Religion    6. Religion - Socialissues    7. Religion - World Religions    8. Spirituality - General    9. Religion / General   

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It's all illusion and this one's a doozy
If you read no further, then these 3 words sum up my opinion: obscure, confusing, contradictory
A Happy Outcome to All Things is Sure
Gary Renard's second book, Your Immortal Reality, is similar to his first book, The Disappearance of the Universe, in that it emphasizes again and again some of the most important ideas that Jesus presents to us in A Course in Miracles.In his writing, Gary's teaching style can be likened to that of the Course.Throughout ACIM, Jesus teaches and reinforces Course principles by way of repetition and building upon a theme and so does Gary.Forgiveness is one of the most important themes in the Course, and Gary presents this principle clearly and accurately in both books.
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Subjects:  1. Ascended masters    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. New Age    4. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    5. New Age Movement    6. Prophecy    7. Spiritual life    8. Spirituality - General    9. Body, Mind & Spirit / New Age   

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Great Book
I was given this book as a gift and have really enjoyed it thus far (only 2/3 finished). It speaks to feelings that all women have and helps explain that it's normal and ok to feel certain ways. It also talks about hard issues that not everyone has gone through, but how to get through them. I would recommend this book to anyone woman looking for a good soul searching read. It really touched me.

Just A Note

Sadly Misses the Mark
One message this book communicates is: don't worry, you've already attained, you're already doing good. Let us show you how you are perfect, ideal, captivating; let's dig up and discover who you really are so we can see how wonderful that person inside you really is.
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Subjects:  1. Christian women    2. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    3. Religion    4. Religion - Christian Life    5. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    6. Religious life    7. Spirituality - General    8. Christian spirituality    9. Religion / Christian Life   

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Absolutely loved it
Me to We was a great addition to my book shelf although it won't spend much time there.This is one of those books that I will pass on to others.
A selfless "self-help" book...that actually works
I couldn't put it down. This book has everything you need to improve your life and the lives of the people around you. I've read other self-help books but they were never very helpful. After reading this one I was completely inspired. Last night I signed up to volunteer in my community! From now on I am definitely going to live from me to we.

craig and marc know what they're talking about
I once saw the Kielburgers on the news so I decided to give their book a try. I was very impressed, these guys pack a lot of knowledge for their age. I'm going to buy this book for my family so I can pass along the message of Me to We. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Altruism    2. Applied Ethics    3. Conduct of life    4. Ethics & Moral Philosophy    5. Helping behavior    6. Inspirational    7. Inspirational - General    8. Motivational & Inspirational    9. Personal Growth - General    10. Self-Help    11. Volunteer Work    12. Self-Help / Personal Growth / General   

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Great Great and again Great
For me that has trouble reading the bible in any translation - this has truly been a God send.While on my daily 1hr 15 min commute in the car - you get wisked away by the message of God's words.It truly helps me put an image with the things that I have read in the bible.
The Most Ambitious Bible Project to Date
Finally.Not just a reading or recitation of the Holy Scriptures but a re-enactment of them.The words leap and dance off of the page due to the passion infused into every word.What a wonderful project.This is indeed a sight and sound generation.Try getting kids to sit down and read a book these days.Impossible!But now we have The Bible Experience.It's packed with more stars than a blockbuster movie.Although the cast is entirely African American, it makes no difference because when God speaks, he speaks to every person.
The Great Experience
The Bible Experience is AWESOME! I received an email regarding the Bible Experience and could not wait till it came out.Now that it is out I am tell everyone that I know about it.This project is wonderful and I am proud of all the celebrities who agreed to do there part in this great experience. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Study - New Testament    2. Inspirational - General    3. New Testament    4. Religion    5. Unabridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy    6. Christian Interest    7. Religion / Bibles / Other    8. The Bible   

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Intriguing Book!
Since all actions are preceded by thoughts, Don Miguel Ruiz explores, quite eloquently, why every dream has a significant impact upon our actions. I recommend this book for anyone with a vision.
Challenging and Useful
The words in this book are both challenging and useful.It challenges the way you look at the world and asks you to rethink everything.In the end, the Four Agreements are quite useful and a real challenge to practice in everyday life.Keep trying.They work.

Words to Live By
This book will most probably change your life.
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Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Conduct of life    3. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Spirituality    4. Inspiration & Personal Growth    5. Miscellanea    6. Motivational & Inspirational    7. Personal Growth - Happiness    8. Personal Growth - Success    9. Philosophy    10. Self-Help    11. Spiritual    12. Toltec philosophy    13. Toltecs    14. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    15. Popular psychology   

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An Honest Perspective of Chrisitanity
I can understand why some people would not be able to relate to this book or think that Don Miller is not devoted to God. But, for anyone who has ever wondered why they believe in God, anyone who has ever questioned God's existence or, more importantly, anyone who has only seen horrible examples of Chrisitianity, this is a great read. It's an honest and fresh approach to Christianity and spirituality. His stories are funny and his writing style is engaging. I think it's fine time that someone wrote something honest about Chrisitianity and God. I think too many Christian writers market books that offer Jesus as some sort of fad-diet, just call on him and all your problems will be solved. Being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ is a difficult walk and being a good example of God's love each of every day is hard work. Everyone wants to act like it's so easy to believe God all of the time and believe every single word of the bible. Don Miller points out in each chapter the scrunity that we are under as Chrisitans (real Christians--not religious people) because so many people that proclaim to know God have done such awful things and promote ideas that are not of God at all.
Leading People to the Person of Jesus
As a Christian who was choking on "churchy-ness" I was refreshed by this book and how relevent it is in reaching out to today's culture. I guess its "controversial" as I read in some of the other reviews, but that surprises me, because it seems like a great tool to use in reaching people with the Good News of Jesus Christ, who may not otherwise be receptive...and to opening up my own eyes to LIVING a LIFE that is really A LIGHT in the world and not just "doing church". Jesus is real and He really does "happen" to people and change lives. He is LIVING and ACTIVE and very RELEVENT to people today.

"Spiritual, Not Religious"
It's a phrase I hear all the time from people who call themselves Christians without caring for the Bible or attending church.I've always thought it an infuriating phrase, because it sounds so good but it really means "I'm a dead Christian, if I'm one at all".Because I had this idea in my head, I was a little wary of the subtitle of this book:"Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality".
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Subjects:  1. 1971-    2. Christian biography    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Christianity - Discipleship    5. Miller, Donald,    6. Religion    7. Religion - Theology    8. Spirituality - General    9. Theology - Lay    10. United States    11. Christian spirituality    12. Religion / Spirituality    13. Spiritual Growth   

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this book will wake you up
I bought this book about a year ago not even realizing it was about a Course In Miracles. About the early 90's I had read the Course and even started the workbook progressing to about lesson 100 or so. But this book (Disappearance) really helped clarify what the Course is all about; I could literally feel my ego resisting the material in the beginning of the book, but at the end I couldn't put it down. Needless to say, I started the workbook again and my mind will never be the same again. This book is a blessing and a Godsend.

I am now a beliver...
At first I did not believe the theory behind this so-called "treatise."But then, an odd thing happened.I posted a review about this author's other "book," "YOUR IMMORTAL REALITY," wherein I pointed out that, in my haste to further my property buying expertise, I purchased the book and was shocked and dismayed to discover it was not about REALTY at all.See, in that review I posted for "YOUR IMMORTAL REALITY," I took the time to compose it, post it, and even a few people found it helpful, if not insightful.Dare I say, a few even took heed of my cautionary review to fully read the title before buying it.HOWEVER, it suddenly vanished!POOF, it has since disappeared.Yes, strange things abound.
Good Book
I thought the book was fairly decent. I would recommend it to those who are interested in the "Course in Miracles." Being a "new ager" myself, I found many of his allusions quite correct. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Ascended masters    3. Body, Mind & Spirit    4. Course in miracles    5. Inspiration & Personal Growth    6. New Age    7. New Thought    8. Spirituality - General    9. Body, Mind & Spirit / Personal Transformation    10. Mind, Body, Spirit   

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Check It Out
The Faith Club arose out of the rubble of 9-11, as three young mothers living in New York City - a Muslim, a Christian, and a Jew - agreed to meet together to discuss their differing faiths and how they might learn to live together in peace.
a beautiful read
I think in it's own little way this book does what it can to spread some hope and optimism about Jewish, Christian, and Muslim people living together in harmony.
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Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity and other religions    3. Church And Other Religions    4. Comparative Religion    5. Faith    6. General    7. Judaism    8. Relations    9. Religion    10. Religion - Christian Life    11. Religion - World Religions    12. Religions    13. Spirituality - Women's    14. Religion / Faith   

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For almost 20 years Jerry and Esther Hicks have been presenting workshops, producing tapes and writing books to help people create the life they desire. And desire is no small word in this agenda. According to the teachings of "Abraham"--a collective name for the spiritual entities that are channeled through Esther--desire is a good and natural force within us. In fact, we are all here to fulfill our desires, according to Abraham. Yet the reason so much of us feel frustrated, is that we have difficulty knowing how to ask and receive whatever we want to be, do or have.Read more

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hands on
Loved it. If you actually do what they recommend you will immediately begin feeling better, doesn't matter how bad you feel, you will enjoy results. Then after you feel better, the good stuff starts. Read it, do it, and then be pleasanlty surprised.

Not Quite Abraham
I'm afraid I understand the laws of attraction differently than the Hicks, though I know they profess this to be channeled. I'm quite sure many will benefit from this, yet another in the line of channellings, but for me, I'd have to couple this book with some of Chopra's work, and certainly with Gangi's work, whom I consider a true channel of God. Nevertheless, it provides the daily meditations and answers the need of many, so, good job.

Great Exercises to Support Growing Abundance
I love this book!It is an excellent support system for learning to work with the Law of Attraction.
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Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Channeling    3. Inspiration & Personal Growth    4. New Age    5. New Age (Self Help)    6. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    7. Spirit writings    8. Body, Mind & Spirit / Channeling    9. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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Buy a book on probability instead
This book is built around the idea "I wish it were true = it is true".While this book has innate appeal to those looking for meaning in their lives, if you're looking for a firm foundation for understanding coincidences in your life (i.e. intellectual integrity), you'd be better off buying an introduction to probability.

This book is a MUST read!!!!
If you've ever had that feeling like you were invisible...and wished just one time there was a signal that let you know you were on someone's...anyone's... global positioning system...there is such a signal. It's called a God wink. This book tells you how to find them and tap into them and make them work for you. The author is witty and funny and brilliant at weaving stories together that make you think "Hey, that's me he's writing about!"
Renewed Inspiration & Upbeat Reading
If you are looking for something to lift your spirits and make you aware of all the wonderfilled things around you, this is the book for you. It hleped me focus on the little angel messages that are put in my path each day that I wasn't aware of -- the author's upbeat, enthusiastic style of writing is infectious and encouraging and much needed in these perilous times. I highly recommend it to lighten one's burden and give you a fresh way of looking at daily events and seeing the larger, long-range picture. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Christianity - Theology - General    5. Coincidence    6. Inspirational    7. Inspirational - General    8. Motivational & Inspirational    9. Religion    10. Religious aspects    11. Self-Help / Motivational   

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If Christian men are going to change from a pitiful, wimpy bunch of "really nice guys" to men who are made in the image of God, they must reexamine their preconceptions about who God is and recover their true "wild" hearts, writes bestselling author John Eldredge in Read more

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Great insight
It is amazing that two people can read the same book and extract dramatically different concepts.
Heart of Man- NOT heart of God
"Wild at Heart" is flawed at heart. It is about the heart of man - not the heart of God.
BE CAREFUL OF THIS BOOK
Wild at Heart can captivate your interest and suck you in to believing it's all good.Problem with this book is that it is not sound when it comes to true untwisted scripture.I first loved this book and it began to change me until I researched further only to discover that The Bible has been used incorrectly.If you don't believe me,just punch in Wild at Heart on any search engine and read the complications with these writings.If you are a believer you will see in a very short time what I mean.
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Subjects:  1. Christian men    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Christianity - Christian Life - Men's Issues    5. Masculinity    6. Religion    7. Religion - Christian Life    8. Religious aspects    9. Religious life    10. Spirituality - General    11. Christian Living    12. Religion / Spirituality   

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Let this book be your "secret weapon"
I strongly encourage you to get this book, read it, and then set it close at hand.In so doing, you'll find it to be a "secret weapon" that helps you overcome in every area of life.
A Great Gift
I have purchased nearly a dozen copies of "God's Creative Power Gift Collection" in the past six months and given them away as gifts.
A Power House of Knowledge
I just purchased 2 gift collections.My Dad reads it every morning.The pocket edition travels anywhere.You can walk down the road and speak out the positive confessions.It's so organized and thoughtful.You will absolutely love the good feeling you have when you pick it up.Just a few nuggets at a time or devour the whole book.There's no jargon or buzz words, just truth. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian life    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - General    4. Christianity - Theology - General    5. Faith    6. Health    7. Inspirational - General    8. Religion    9. Religion - Christian Life    10. Religious aspects   

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A message that outlasts time
Yesterday I was reminded of this awesome little book after interviewing someone who listed it as one of his favorite business reads. George S. Clason's "The Richest Man In Babylon" is one of the best books I have ever read.
Everything you'll ever need to know about money?
I have read and re-read Clasons book, and I honestly believe that his simple, thought provoking and powerful story, contains all the truths one has to learn about when it comes to the subject of money.
Simple, effective, and very powerful.
Here is a book written for literally anyone who wants to learn lessons for life on how to get rich. And for all those desperados out there dreaming of getting fantastically rich with ridiculously little effort: here is your guide. You will learn that making money and getting rich isn't hard at all, but it requires a little discipline. There are only a handful of tips given in this book, but they are sufficient to make a real difference in your wallet and a real difference in your life!
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Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business Ethics    3. Inspirational - General    4. Motivational    5. Religion    6. Wealth, Ethics of    7. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General    8. Personal finance   

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A True Classic
I knew about this book, of course, because I'm an academic, but hadn't read in it since it's out of my field and I'm not religious.
SUPREME EXCELLENCE.
St.Thomas Aquinas has always been a very solid and firm foundation for the Church.I have always loved this Saint from the very first days of becoming a Roman Catholic.I am amazed at the excellence of this work and constantly refer to this work for any of my own personal questions I may have about God.This is an awesome set to own ! I highly recommend to purchase your own set of the Summa. Thanks to God for giving us this wonderful Saint ...........the Great St. Thomas Aquinas.

The foundation of modern Christendom
How can one over-emphasize the role St. Thomas Aquinas 'Summa Theologica' has played in the modern mind, let alone the Christian one?Whether you are Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox, Thomas' masterwork is a must for anyone who is seriously interested in systematic or historical theology, the history of philosophy or philosophy generally, and anyone who would like to know what one of the most erudite minds in the history of Western Christendom has said on the nature of God, humankind, and everything in between.
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Subjects:  1. Catholic Church    2. Christianity - Catholicism    3. Christianity - History - Catholic    4. Christianity - Theology - Catholic    5. Doctrines    6. Early works to 1800    7. Religion    8. Religion - Classic Works    9. Spirituality - General    10. Theology, Doctrinal    11. Christian theology   

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Wow you have to read this!!!
Reading this book has changed the way I have looked, felt and believed in life. I couldn't put it down, and everyday I keep thinking about it. I have shared with others the aw inspiring inspiration I have received. I am not one to read a lot of spiritual books or self help books. I have read a few but this one definitely surpasses any book I have read in a very long time. I am blown away. And it has made me take stock of my own life and my beliefs and it has shifted. I started thinking about whom in my life do I need to forgive. I truly recommend this book to everyone! We all need it especially now with what is going on in the world today.

Life-changing story
I could not put this book down.I've read several other books on the Rwandan genocide and I really appreciate this one the most for breaking down a complex political situation/history into one that is easy to understand for all readers, not to mention one of the most emotionally touching books I've ever read.This book has changed my perspective on life.

Best Book I've read all year!
I love to read, mostly spiritual self-help books, and a few biographies. I would say I read about 2 books a month on average, sometimes more. Any way I simply could not put this book down. I felt as if I was experiencing everything she was experiencing, and I could not help but admire her faith in God. She reminded me how good God is, and how he can do the impossible if we just trust him. I plan to give the book to a couple people as Christmas presents this year, so that they can truly embrace how blessed they are. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Africa - Central    2. Africa - History    3. Biography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Catholics    6. Civil War, 1994    7. History    8. Ilibagiza, Immaculâee    9. Inspirational - General    10. Motivational & Inspirational    11. Personal narratives    12. Prayer    13. Religion    14. Religious    15. Rwanda    16. Spiritual Healing    17. Self-Help / Motivational   

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"The Practice of Prayer"
This book is one of, if not the, best contemporary books on prayer, well suited to the ordinary Christian like me.While most other great books on prayer teach you the kinds, disciple and practice of prayer, "Prayer" by Philip Yancey talks about what prayer IS.As part one of the book states, prayer is essentially "keeping company with God".
Balanced
I am a person who has greatly benefited from prayer after major injuries from an accident. Each day I live in the balance of acknowledging the miracles God did through the many prayers of my family and friends, yet living with the limitations/pain my injuries continue to force on me. I found this book to be nicely balanced between those two.
Tough topic
Mr. Yancey tackles one of the more difficult aspects of Christianity and deals with many of most common questions and concerns about prayer.He assures us, several times, that we simply don't have all the answers, but he bases his beliefs on what Christ did and said.All his discussions are supported by Biblical texts. The material is challenging, however, he breaks it up with stories and quotes from many people working through the same enormous issues: why was that prayer answered, and that one not? for example.The book is also organized and chapters titled such that you can reread sections as life situations warrant.In the end, it is simply encouraging.There's no formula, no perfect prayer, no checklist.At a recent talk, Mr. Yancey was asked how we know if we're doing it right.His answer will stick with me: if you're praying, you're doing it right.Combined with his encouragement to keep on keeping on, this book on prayer should be inspiring to all. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Prayer    4. Religion    5. Religion - Christian Life    6. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    7. Worship    8. Christian Interest    9. Religion / Christian Life   

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Brief, lovely read
This memoir managed to be both incredibly sad and yet positive and life-affirming at the same time.Abigail Thomas describes the journey she must take in the years after her husband's accident and how she manages to progress from inner turmoil (and at times, the inability to function at all), to a place where she is at peace with her life.Though her husband must remain at a hospital for brain-injured patients, she is able to bring him home for visits and spends time with him at the center. The comments and thoughts from his head are so fascinating...I found myself eagerly waiting to see what he would say the next time.Just wondering about the brain and all that we don't know about it is truly amazing to me.Sometimes he makes pronouncements that appear so profound, and other times he seems in total confusion, and while it's incredibly heartbreaking, it's also mesmerizing to read their conversations together.
A voice to be heard
I discovered A Three Dog Life through an article in the New York Times this summer. An excerpt from Abigail Thomas's book appeared in the column, Modern Love. She titled it: "My Husband Survived, the Man I Married Didn't." That is the crux of her book. And with this title, she got me. I, too, have a husband who survived a traumatic brain injury (stroke), and the man I married did not fully survive either.
Rave Review for A Three Dog Life
*****
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Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Animals    3. Authors, American    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography    6. Biography And Autobiography    7. Biography/Autobiography    8. Dogs - General    9. Healing - General    10. Inspiration & Personal Growth    11. Literary    12. Pets    13. Thomas,Abigail    14. Pets / Dogs / General   

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The Most Important Book I've Ever Owned!
This book should be required reading by everyone!I have given away copies of this book, and have one of my own.I have learned more about life from this book - how to deal with it, handle it, and survive it - then any other book I've ever read.
Spot-On
I used one of the readings in this book and one of the readings in its sequel, "More Language of Letting Go," as the topics in a recent 12-step meeting I was called on to lead.I was a little bit fearful about using these books, as this was not a meeting of the 12-step program that might be most naturally associated with Ms. Beattie and her writings (although a close cousin).The second person to speak up after I opened the meeting for sharing confirmed my belief that these books were "spot-on," and so I have chosen that as the title of my review.(You know who you are, should you ever read these words, and I thank you once again.)
Great message for daily living
I personally believe in the power of daily practice of meditation and focussing on the moment at hand.Being mindful of whats in front of us is the key to life.This book helps with the task of living one day at a time and growing each moment.Highly recommended.Also, would love if you checked out my book which is similar, "Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds of the Past and Present."Thanks and enjoy your daily journey. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Codependency    2. Codependents    3. Devotional    4. Devotional calendars    5. English    6. Meditation    7. Meditations    8. Prayer-books and devotions    9. Religious aspects    10. Self-Help    11. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    12. Self-Help / Substance Abuse   

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Good Book
This was a good book for me, not great but definately good.
Great tool for deepening the appreciation of life and explaining how to knowand walk with God
This is a great book but should not replace the bible as a being the number one written source to refer to. I do not remember holiness being
Good. Helpful.
It's hard for me to understand the extreme reactions to this book. You don't have to agree with everything a book says to get at least some good out of it. I found it to be helpful. It did a good job of making me think about life. Are we just specks floating about on the wind, or are we indeed here for a purpose. The book doesn't delve into theological tedium, thankfully. Mostly, it's just practical stuff. I tell everyone to read a book called The Strongest Defense of Christianity after this one. The Strongest Defense of Christianity seems to be the book of our time in its field. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Life    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Religion    4. Religion - Christian Life    5. Spirituality - General    6. Christian Interest    7. Christian life & practice    8. Religion / Christian Life