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 A Beneficial Book November 17, 2009
Thurman L. Faison (Florida)
The huge success of Rhonda Byrnes book "The Secret" speaks for itself. In reading some of the reviews I must admit it appears that some are simply "reactions" rather than true reviews. I found Ms Byrnes approach to be remarkably engaging and certainly provokes thought. Her references again and again to "Avatars.Teachers, and great Leaders through the ages shows she has painstakenly researched the truths that have had some of the greatest impact in the lives of significant numbers of people. She is not offering her insights or rather her restatement of old truths as a new manuscript of reference to compete with or replace the Bible. To me what she covers in the book are things many of us have discovered in our lives or the lives of others to be true. This is the crux of the matter, if something is true, there is a reason why it is true. If something works it becomes an established principle that repeats itself again and again when the principle is applied. It does not matter who said it or how it was said if it is effectual in it's results then it has special significance. In watching the video and also reading the book, I was impressed with the energy and inspiration that was being expressed. It certainly was not negative energy or blasphemy against God. It was a treatise of encouragement in positive thought, faith, love, and expectation of doing more, experiencing more, achieving more and with an almost childlike faith an obvious confidence that good things will come forth. Without going into detail the emphasis on the "law of attraction" proves itself in the lives of people everyday and has done so through the ages. I liked the book and found it beneficial. Does it cover all the points of doctrine or my personal beliefs in ways perhaps I am accustomed to? No but that does not appear to be its purpose. With one broad sweep the book covers some of the most important truths that can bring some of the greatest changes for good in peoples lives. That seems to be the real issue, has it helped anyone? Apparently, it has helped thousands in many different ways. We may have our various religious positions but sometimes some things are presented in ways that differ from our personal approach and yet they may produce enormous beneficial results. To me "The Secret" is one of those things. No one is asked to leave their church, turn their backs on the Bible or become members of any new kind of cult, they are simply reminded of things that have been known by some through the ages that are powerful when applied in one's life. Thurman L. Faison author "To The Spiritually Inclined" Amazon.com
the secret November 16, 2009
Brandon G. Wells (high point nc usa)
This book needs to be in everyone's book collection. Ironically the secret is not so much a secret in the literal sense of the word. It implys that it is a secret to us because our society has long forgotten the true meaning of life. Or the true notion of manefastation. Love from Both Sides: A True Story of Soul Survival and Sacred Sexuality
 What Is Only Almost True November 9, 2009
Brian Stewart (Beacon, NY United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Watch out! This lady's metaphysics are seriously messed up. SOME of what she says is true. But Henry Ward Beecher's observation applies: "What is only almost true is quite false and among the most dangerous of errors because, being so near truth, it is the more likely to lead astray."
None of us is God The Creator.
If you listen to the advice in this book you will not be happy... November 7, 2009
Timothy E. Crosley (Annapolis, MD USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Make no mistake about it this is yet another "self-help" book. It is trying to pose as something mystical but there is nothing mystical about it, just a few peoples philosophy on how to live life. Now that fact on its own is not bad (several self-help books really do help people live better lives) but the content in this book presents -- what I believe to be an incorrect(even destructive) way to look at life. It suggest you always look to what you want to become in the future, and that by doing this you will create your future. But in reality only one person can win the gold medal, and if you spend all your time focusing on it, not only will not be able to enjoy the moments leading up to it, but if you do not win it all that anticipation will destroy you inside. A much better philosophy on life is found in "The way of the peacful warrior" I strongly suggest reading that instead.
Inprirational November 5, 2009
NtitiB (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
An inspirational book in helping one gain back their self confidence in a period of so much uncertaintity. A good read!
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