Spirituality Books

`Selected writings' rather than `essential' but there is nevertheless something here to inspire everyone and perhaps point them in a direction to discover more about the one truth that is the background of all appearance.

The editor is knowledgeable in all of these areas and weaves together the extracts well. All disciplines are unlikely to appeal to everyone equally. Personally, I found Ibn `Arabi a revelation and Steven Harrison's piece on `Education' excellent. The introduction too, by David Godman, provides a superbly concise summary of Ramana Maharshi's teaching. But I found Bernadette Roberts incomprehensible and the Native American piece overly mystical. There is a review of the `Matrix' films that is thought-provoking and an essay by an artist that serves to reinforce a long-standing view that writing by artists is invariably unintelligible - it seems that it is because what they want to say cannot be said that they have become artists in the first place.

`Chacun à son goût', as they say - all of this merely reinforces the view that there is something here for everyone. If you are curious about what non-duality has to offer, look no further. Dennis Waite, author of Back to the Truth: 5000 years of Advaita

Jerry has contributed probably more in the area of "modern nonduality" than anyone else.

Just his NondualitySalon mailing list has been a smash hit over the years, although it isn't quite what it used to be (people have branched out to separate lists and such - it used to be almost an Upanishad in itself.

Editing nondual subject matter is a thankless task - it is so diverse, there is so much to it. How to even communicate what 'nonduality' is to a newcomer? It is amazingly difficult, but Jerry does a wonderful job as always!

Many thanks to Mr. Katz for his continuing contributions, including the nonduality.com web site. Visit mine if you like www dot omkaradatta dot info (I am a teacher).

So many great teachers and teachings are sharing the non-dual pointers to what is Real and exposing the false ... and Jerry Katz, who has been at this for quite a while now, has kind of pout it all together so as to to interrupt the mind's grasping and bring the ancient teachings into real "time."

Those who attempt to express the Indescribable Inescapable Isness of Nonduality are often awkward and inarticulate as the baffling of words fails always to point to this Naked Awareness that IS the True-Nature of this appearance. Jerry does this startlingly well: "Nonduality Is The Experience Of Your True nature." That is a great pointer, and as the natural seeing develops from that, it is ultimately seen to NOT be a "personal experience" at all (!), but rather the impersonal choiceless "experience of immortality" as one sage titled this Absolute Being-Aliveness. This is a great addition to the written Advaita tradition!

With great respect and love, from theeternalstate.org ... thanks for nothing/everything...

The editor of "One: Essential Writings on Nonduality", Jerry Katz, exhibits an intuitive grasp of the universality of a nondual understanding of reality through his selection of the broadly ranging texts included in this volume. He succeeds both in presenting the essential features of Nonduality through his selection of the succinct teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi which are formatted in a clear question and answer format, and also in ensuring that his readers do not stray from the important point that Nonduality is not a particular school of thought or system of any one person or culture, but rather lies at the heart of a broad range of writings in many fields, including education, art, and cinema, as well as in mystical writings from all major religions. This is the fruit of this book.

There are many ways to talk about Reality, but none of them adequately encompass the wholeness of Reality. Language focuses on descriptions of the world around us, but necessarily loses focus when we attempt to turn it onto the essential nature of Wholeness. Lacking a basis upon which to distinguish non-dual Reality, each speaker must necessarily create his or her own language for describing the nature of that which they have come to realize in their heart. By placing many of these descriptions, each couched in its own subjective terms, side by side in this volume, Jerry Katz had made it possible for us to find the nuggets of gold buried, sometimes deeply, other times lying close to the surface, in each contribution and thus to see their common nature. As he points out in his introduction to the selection of texts he calls "Nondual Confessions": "It is important to grasp that self-realized people are speaking from an understanding about reality very different from the understanding of most others."

"One" is probably the best introductory text for gaining access to this understanding of Reality. Finding this book is a grace, spending the time to understand its' meaning is worth every moment.

James Corrigan
An Introduction to Awareness

Edited by nonduality instructor Jerry Katz, One: Essential Writings on Nonduality is a sourcebook anthology of writings crucial to the spiritual perspective of universal reality, and the mystical integration of the self within the universal. Exploring nonduality as understood within Sufism, Judaism, Taoism, Christianity, Buddhism, Native American traditions, and the Advaita Vedanta, One, as well as nonduality as experienced in psychotherapy, education, art, and even the pop culture movie "The Matrix", One is an integral primer to a powerfully transcendent concept. "The practical expression of the spiritual realization that life is interconnected is expressed in the forms we create, the work in progress of that understanding. Even a learning center that embodies freedom and responsibility is not complete until it seamlessly interfaces with the community of families, businesses, and institutions that surround it, as well as the world at large. Learning may finally be deinstitutionalized and returned to its natural state: curiosity-driven, lifelong, and incorporating every dimension of the human being." Highly recommended for religious and spiritual philosophy shelves.

An amazing book by Sheikh Hamzah Yousof, I recommend it to anyone who is seeking an understanding of the many different types of diseases of the heart and how to cure them. The book reveals that diseases do not only appear in physical form, but more importantly inflicts the heart, mind and soul of an individual. These types of diseases are extremely widespread and inflict every one of us without our knowledge. Truly, humanity is suffering from these diseases, just by looking at the tribulations that is befallen humanity today, from wars, violence, suicides, diminishing family values, on and on...

From the original text of Imam Mawloud translated by Sheikh Hamzah, it shows me that Imam Mawloud was a wise and enlightened being who was very eloquent in his writing and poetry. Although Sheikh Hamza has done an amazing job in his translation, I only wished that he would have kept the original Arabic text of Imam Mawloud's poetry, as the beauty in his writing disappears in translation. however, I do give this book a strong 5 Stars.

This book is a very useful one, it is divided in many chapters each of them covering a specific disease of the heart, and ways in which it can be cured, it is a book which is full of wisdom as it contains Qu'ranic verses and sayings of the Prophet (PBUH), it also has many stories/events and is particularly useful for Muslims and non Muslims, for anyone looking to improve their way of life, their behavior and to be a better person, and particularly the book contains a lot of useful information for improving spiritually.

It is a book that I loved so much that I gave it to a friend, unfortunately it seems the book is very hard to get hold of now as it seems un available both on amazon.com and co.uk, I hope to get my hands on it again soon as I believe it is a book we can all read, many times.

I give this book a 5 , because it covers so much about the heart. its a most have for anyone trying to became a better person and get closer to the AL MIGHTY.

I think this book is great for Non-Muslims more than it is for Muslims because it sheds light on the beauty and gentle ways of true Muslims and their ways of life. It asks people to look within themselves and accept who they are first and foremost and then start eliminating the negative aspects and characteristics in ones self in order to live in harmony with a clean and healthy heart. This book has inspired me and shown me how easy it is to clean my heart from all the anger and greed. It has shown me that gratitude is the best way to live life, being grateful for every little thing i have as opposed to feeling bad and angry at what i dont have.
This is a must read for everybody seeking to better their lives.

This book is very well written. It addresses the diseases of the heart and ways to get rid of them. I think every human being should have a copy of this book in his or her library. I recommend reading the whole book at least once and then using it as a reference from time to time.

Outstanding reading and will clear up any questions about spiritual attacks. Will show you step by step battle plans to reclaim lost ground.For me this was a real page turner.

This book is the most informative of its type out there. Spiritual warfare is a reality that we all have to face in our lives whether Christian or not. This book shows us how to do that. Families are attacked every single day,one member at a time, dragging the whole family into this battle. We owe it to the ones we love to learn as much as possible about this fact of life. There are plenty of stories between the covers of this book to explain how others have conquered Satan. He only has power if we give it to him!

Book is very helpful for a beleiver to walk out bondage of growing up in or out of a church enviroment. Gives the tools for being free of stolen areas for character strength.

If your looking for a very informative book on spiritual warfare, this book should be added to your collection.. The author knows what he is talking about and offers fantastic advice for protecting yourself and your family... Too bad they dont teach this stuff in churches... This is a Christian approach (and frankly the christian approach is the only approach you should be using anyway! Amen!) You'll be glad you got this book.

Very helpful book. I especially recommend that Pastors read this book so that they can counsel members of their congregation that might be struggling with demonic attacks. As Christians, we are very naive to the wiles and working of the devil. We tend to ignore the fact that we are in a spirtual battle. Until we are knocked down by the enemy, we don't do anything. So we fail to live in the victory Jesus has won for us on the cross. Jim Logan educates on how to reclaim lost ground and how to live in Jesus' victory for us. I think this book will be an eye-opener for many readers. I highly recommended it to every believer!!!!

NO TODO EN LA VIDA ES TRABAJO, TAMBIEN NECESITAMOS DESCANSAR Y EN ESTE HERMOSO LIBRO ENCONTRARAS EL MEJOR INSTRUMENTO PARA HACER DESCANSAR EL ALMA...

ALGO PARA DESCANSAR DE LO QUE LA HIERE COMO LA CRUELDAD, EL DESPRECIO, EL ENGAÑO...
Y este libro es eso. VACACIONES PAGADAS PARA TUS EMOCIONES

Yerbabuena...
Lo tengo en mi escritorio, y cuando me entran ganas de apretarle el pescuezo a alguien que hizo una barbaridad...cierro mi puerta cinco minutos...¡y me dulcifico !
Me ha hecho comprenbder que nadie se equivoca intencionalmente...Y QUE SOLO EL QUE NO HACE NADA NO SE EQUIVOCA JAMÁS!

Y POR MI, ESTE Y EL DE TECITO DE YERBABUENA...
Cuando sientes que el mundo es malvado, y lees estas historias reales, TE RECONCILIAS CON ELO MUNDO Y CONTIGO MISMO !
Un libro ADORABLE !

to love others... When you read this stories, you have to accept that PEOPLE IS GOOD

Es un libro para levantarte el ánimo y vivir con gran felicidad.. TE LO RECOMIENDO!

I truely enjoy inspirational books and one based on humanity and true events. They make me happy to be a part of the Human Race. Now if I could only find an english translation of this wonder book. I recommend this to to anyone who needs suplimental reading to thier daily bible readings. Hugs blessings smiles (acts 3:6)

este libro es el que me devuelve la alegria

brings you back to the love of Humanity and gives you new courage to go on...

ES COMO UNA FLOR, CON PERFUME DIFERENTE A LA OTRA PERO MUY HERMOSO !
TE SUBLIMA, HERMANO !

A formidable book, written for everyone, from the pious Chassidim who seems to know all about Judaism to the secular Wall Street Jewish Banker who is far from his faith but feels every now and then the sweet but stern internal calling of his demanding heritage

The best chapters,in my opinion, are related to the experiences related to the secular Jewish people when they got involved in the Jewish religious rituals at the synagogue or at home during childhood, "one feels like he is telling ones own experiences when he was a Jewish kid, so unexplained and uneasy situations at that time become hilarious

Generally speaking, Wouk, who is observant, tried to be very open avoiding dogma and intended to convey to the Jewish reader the precious value of his 4000 years heritage and a way to learn how to feel proud about it.

Wouk did not forget the non-Jewish reader either, he wrote this book with simple concepts and language so anyone interested about Judaism can get a good basic introduction through these pages

Herman Wouk blends Jewish history, Jewish practice, and personal experience in a wonderful tour for Judaism, appropriate for nonJews, Jews, and even those who think they know it all.

While his discussions of Shabbat, Hanukah, and other observances are fine reading, Wouk reaches his peak when discussing his own and his family's experiences--his grandfather, whom he obviously admired a great deal, his father, who spent an immense sum of money (for the times) to buy the honor of reading the book of Jonah on Yom Kippur afternoon. Wonderful images of a time in Judaism gone by.

I do not find it limiting that Wouk writes from an Orthodox perspective (he assumes, for example, that only a man would wear a tallit, which is the Orthodox practice, but not the Conservative). Wouk was what he was, and I do not think he should have modified his book to an egalitarian perspective to satisfy the wolves of political correctness.

Well worth an annual read and a place on your shelf.

Wouk, Herman. "This is My G-d: The Jewish Way of Life", Little Brown and Company, 1959. 1988.

How I Live

Amos Lassen

Here in Arkansas, especially from my gay friends, I contstantly get questions about my being Jewish. After a few moments of discussion, I usually refer people to Herman Wouk's "This is My G-d" which, even though is not new, explains basically everything Jewish in the easiest way. The book goes with me wherever I go. I keep a copy in my office at the university, a copy in my study and one in my suitcase. Anyone who wants to know what Orthodox Judaism means to a well informed and intelligent Jew but who is an American (by birth) as well, can find out what he wants to know in this book. Written in terms that are easy to understand, the book stands alone in being a guide to the Jewish religion. Herman Wouk is a wonderful person to consult on matters Jewish. He writes with humility and wisdom and his explanations are clear and concise.
There is a lot of literature on the Jewish religion available and new books on seem to be published almost daily. Wouk gives us a brief history of the Jewish people and an excellent discussion on the meaning of G-d. He explains who we are and how we have survived and carefully looks at the importance of symbols in the religion.
In part two of the book, Wouk approaches issues of faith and sows how it is impossible to study all of it. Looking at the holiday calendar, he is able to equate the observance with the nature of the Jewish mind and explains in detail what the synagogue is and what purpose it has. Looking at the dietary laws and explaining how orthodox Jews observe them is an experience that I have not found in other books. Wouk manages to bring the laws to a level of understanding that explains and codifies them. He also speaks of clothing and shelter which I found especially interesting as most do not realize that there is a certain way that Jews look at them.
Wouk takes us through the life cycle--from circumcision to Bar Mitzvah to death and explains issues of love and marriage. Looking at law, Wouk explains the differences between Torah, Talmud, common law and modern theory. Finally he looks at the state of Judaism in the present and evaluates the various schisms in modern Judaism.
The newer edition contains an epilogue which deals with Israel and the question of Jewish survival. For a novice this is a place to begin and for others it is a book to consult. Surely a religion that has lasted thousands of years cannot be written about in just 300 something pages but I tell you, it has been a great help to me in both understanding myself and explaining Judaism to others.

This work is a wonderful introduction to and survey of Orthodox Judaism. This book stands out from the pack of other works on the same topic in that This Is My God was written by a master novelist (Wouk gave us Winds of War, War and Remembrance, The Caine Mutiny, et al). Herman Wouk is passionate and candid in what he writes here.

The tone is conversational, unconfrontational and uncondescending. Although packed with factual information, Wouk keeps it personal and interesting by moving back and forth between the mechanics of Orthodox Judaism, and his own personal experience - especially his formative years under the hand of his beloved, learned and pious grandfather. Considering the scope, it is brief, by the author's own admission.

Wouk explains the basic approaches marking Orthodox, and to a lesser extent Conservative and Reform, Judaism. He discusses the practice . . . dietary laws, tallit, the Sabbath, the Feasts, etc. He sketches history and historical figures (I especially appreciated his sorting out of the great sages and each of their places in Judaical history). He describes the source texts - Torah and Talmud. Also, Wouk easily could have - but did not - bury the reader with Hebrew phraseology.

This book is unique and well worth the time for an interested truth seeker of ANY faith to invest. I could continue with the praises of this work, but I would just be repeating what other reviewers have already written.

I will add a couple of critical comments. This book, published in 1959 (written while the State of Israel was only 10 years old, how remarkable!), has become a bit dated. (Obviously no fault of Wouk's here). Orthodox Judaism has evolved increasingly into what people call "Ultra-Orthodox" and has become largely identified with Hasidic dress and practices. In today's world an observant Orthodox author, out of reverence, may well have refrained from penning the title "God", preferring rather "G_d" (interesting since the diety's personal Name is not actually God . . . a gentile word having rather pagan roots). Orthodox vs Conservative vs Reform have all changed a bit over the years. I was disappointed that Wouk did not even mention the phenomenon of Messianic Judaism, which has grown greatly since the book was authored. Wouk also more or less wrote off the Karaites as an extinct sect . . . but that movement has also grown greatly since the book was authored. But of course Wouk's passion is Orthodoxy, and my point is that there has been much change even in the brief historical period since 1959. This is a minor criticism and hardly detracts from the value of the book.


Secondly, although I was drawn to this book by its enticing title, it would have been more accurately titled, "This Is My Religion". Orthodox Judaism wholly embraces the the Talmud. Unlike the Torah, the Talmud is arguably the work of great men, but not necessarily of God. There is wide and heated disagreement on this point. But in Wouk's book, any insight as to the nature of God will have to be inferred from the general discussion.

But again, any truth-seeker, and especially followers of the God of Israel, should have this information. An observant and learned Orthodox Jew will likely find no new information here, but may enjoy Wouk's personal perspectives.

A heartfelt and personal discussion of Judaism. Herman Wouk is the master of the historical novel. His guidebook to Judaism is written with love and respect.

From the drawing on the cover to the content of the book, this information is incredibly insightful and helpful. Dr. Peebles (who channels through Summer Bacon) shares his views for growth and enlightenment for all. I took my time to read it through so I could better absorb the meaning and depth of the concepts.

I heard about Dr Peebles and Summer Bacon through a friend of mine in mid 2004 who suggested I might want to have a session with Dr. Peebles. And so I went to one of their open sessions in Mesa, AZ that Fall and was amazed. I was, however, still at a place of feeling pretty shy and timid about myself and wasn't sure I was ready to put myself in that vulnerable place of asking a question in front of others. At a later date, I did decide to have a session and set it up, but changed my mind when things seemed to be going pretty well for me. The more likely truth is that I still wasn't quite comfortable with the whole idea. And yet, since 2000, I had become open to a number of different avenues of spiritual growth.

Then about a year later this same friend alluded to the fact that I might want to connect with Dr Peebles. This time I did and in June of 2005 I had my first session. And my life hasn't been the same since! He has opened me up in so many ways and given me the courage to move forward in the ways that are important to me. I was so enthralled by all I learned in that first session that I began quarterly sessions with Dr Peebles and it has been a powerful, heart-opening, soul-fulfilling experience for me. I have come to a place of understanding what it means to have a loving relationship with myself and to being open to the love, joy, and compassion that I am to myself and to others. I am at the most incredible place I have ever been in my life and I am so grateful to Summer Bacon for being the loving, clear trance medium for Dr Peebles that she is and for having the beautiful spirit that she does in sharing her gift so tirelessly and lovingly to benefit us all. Thank you, Summer, from the depths of my heart. And thank you, Dr. Peebles, for all that you are and have been to me. And a very special thank you to my dear friend, Mary, for gently encouraging me to take this step.

And, yes, I love the book. I usually take it with me if I know I'm going to have some extra time. Then I open it up and know that whatever I read will have a special meaning for me. There is so much love and wisdom in this book and so much we are wanting to hear. And I also love how it includes articles of Summer's that contain so much wisdom. I especially love the line.........."The New Age is a Lie"......and she goes on to say...."This [what I do] is not 'new age.' Channeling, psychic readings, hands-on-healing, talking to angels....these things were happening even before the time of Jesus Christ. Same stuff, new packaging and brand name." Such a courageous statement and something I feel we have been wanting and needing to hear. I know it resonated deeply with me.

I HIGHLY endorse this book. Without question, Summer is the clearest and most profound trance medium of our time. Your heart will be opened and your awareness increased as you absorb the teachings, humor, love, and wisdom found in this first book by Summer Bacon and Dr Peebles. Summer and the wit and wisdom of Dr Peebles has changed my life and placed me on the path to my Heart.

For those of you who wish to continue reading I have shared my first encounter with Summer and Dr Peebles below. I am forever indebted to them both for waking me up to who I really am and placing me on the path to reconnect with my Heart.

Almost three years ago I came across Summer Bacon and the beautiful Spirit - Dr James Martin Peebles and my life has not been the same since. Prior to meeting Summer and Dr Peebles I'd been searching franticly for answers. I grew up wanting to know what life is all about. Here we humans are, spinning on planet earth in the middle of infinity. How did we get here? Where did we come from? Where are we going? What happens after we die? Will we see our loved ones again? My questions were endless.

So I searched and searched and searched and searched.

Under every rock, nook, cranny, church, 100's of books, tapes, CD's, seminars, guru's, priests, school, Bible, drugs, alcohol, metaphysical books, spiritual books, self-help books - you name it- I've looked into it.

Throughout it all I kept an open mind, until one day something rang true for me.

Lo and behold, one afternoon, I found myself in a room of 35 people in South Orange County, California at a metaphysical bookstore to experience the work of a trance-medium named Summer Bacon. I didn't even know what a trance medium was. But I was open enough to have to the experience and see for myself.

So there I was in the 3rd row. Nervous as one could be and extremely excited at the same time. Out strolls this wonderful sweet Plain Jane kind of a woman. No turbans, glass ball, incense, beads or Birkenstocks like I was expecting. Just Summer Bacon. She introduced herself as a trance-medium and began to tell the audience about her life and being chased by the Light since she was a little girl. She shared experiences that I could only dream about.

I want to preface something before I continue. I'm a waiter by profession and I'm able to read people VERY quickly. It's a trait I've picked up from over 20 years of doing this kind of work. You could say I'm a very good judge of character. I can instantly tell if someone is trying to pull the wool over my eyes or if they are being real, authentic, honest and standing in integrity.

After listening to her opening speech there was nothing but AUTHENTICTY, INTEGRITY and HONESTY coming from this woman. She was sweet, somewhat shy, nervous (she was just beginning to tour in public with her work), honest, pleasant, kind and passionate. This woman was like any sweet, loving and kind person you might have as a friend. That's how she came across. There was no phoniness about Summer whatsoever.

Before I walked into the room I knew a little bit about mediumship but nothing about trance-mediumship. After Summer shared what a trance-medium does my mind went into overdrive.

"What did she just say?"

She just said that Sprit speaks through her.

WHAT?? Did I hear correctly, Spirit speaks through her?"

NO WAY!! Impossible.

Oh boy... I'm either about to be had, or in for the most amazing experience of my life. Either way I'm not leaving. I just spent $35 bucks. Plus, I had submitted my name in hope's of being called upon and given the chance to ask a question of this "Spirit" Dr Peebles.

I held onto my seat as she talked about Dr James Martin Peebles. She told us that he lived from 1822 - 1922. During his lifetime he was an author, world traveler, a teacher, lecturer, clergyman, and medical doctor. He also became a leader in the worldwide spiritualist movement of the 19th century. Some other facts I found about him on another website disclose that he was active in the anti-slavery, temperance, and women's suffrage movements. He was a member of the American Indian Peace Commission, a delegate to several international peace conferences, and was appointed by President Grant to serve as Consul to Turkey in 1869.

OH MY GOD COULD THIS BE REAL? Could Spirit really exist? Could Spirit really speak through a living human being? OH MY GOD!!! OH MY GOD!! This is what was going through my mind as I heard the wonderful Spirit of Dr Peebles speak through Summer Bacon.

BRUCE, DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS IF THIS IS THE REAL DEAL? HOLY COW!!!

What was most amazing about this first meeting was the absolute contrast in personalities. Summer was shy, sweet, and nervous during her introduction and when Dr Peebles spoke, you were listening to another person altogether. It truly was the most amazing experience of my life. I will never forget it. Enough was said to me by Dr Peebles, when he answered my question, that I knew this was real.

Four months before I ever met or knew of Summer and Dr Peebles I was inside a Warner Brothers store with a friend and her son. I noticed a huge stack of Candyland games in the middle of the store. When I was very young this was my favorite game to play. I walked over to the stack of games, grabbed one and commented to my friend how much I enjoyed this game as a child. Two weeks after my first meeting with Summer and Dr Peebles I received a cassette tape in the mail of the first session I attended. I listened to my question and response from Dr Peebles. Imbedded in his discourse and answer was the comment "And that puts you on the game board of life. You have a game known as Candyland or such?"

I was so mesmerized during my first meeting with Dr Peebles that I never heard this from him. It wasn't until I listened to the tape recording that I heard this. It was, in fact, confirmation for me that what was going on was real. No one within that room knew I had picked up a game of Candyland four months prior.

This initial meeting with Summer Bacon and Dr Peebles occurred almost three years ago. Since that time a friendship has formed and exists to this day. I can speak honestly about her. She truly is sweet, kind, no-fluff, honest and of utmost integrity, and is without question the most gifted trance-medium of our time. I have been privy to numerous channelings with Summer, Dr Peebles and other quests and friends. Spirit exists and the messages that come through will awaken you and your heart.

Since my introduction to trance-mediumship three years ago, I have immersed my self in researching this phenomenon. Everything from going to other trance-mediums, traveling to Brazil to see John of God, reading scores of books on the subject and researching Near Death Experiences. Spirit does exist. We do live forever. Our essential nature is LOVE beyond description. God does exist and is a UNCONDITIONALY LOVING God. We are all connected. Nothing separates us. We must learn to LOVE - ourselves and those we co-exist with. Allow them to be who they are, without judgement. Express who YOU are. Diversity within Unity - thats what makes life rich. Earth is our home and she needs to be cared for not destroyed. Love is the ONLY solution, there is no other. Many of the Great Masters who have walked this earth have been telling us this for centuries. The only Truth is love.

God bless you Summer Bacon and Dr Peebles. I love you both so much!!!

This book reveals the relationship between Earth and the Universe
and how we are the creators of what happens in our lives. It also
helps us to understand the changes that are happening on Earth and
how much support and love we have to get us through all of them.

I have had the great blessing of sitting with Summer Bacon as she channels the funny, wise, loving and insightful Dr.Peebles for the past three years. The experience has been life-transformational for me and for friends and family alike. I am delighted that his words are finally available for all to experience, learn from and be uplifted by. His messages on individual topics as well as for the planet at large are helpful and illuminating. He reminds us of who we truly are, and that it is only the illusions of separation that keep us feeling limited and unfree. A MUST READ for all seekers of Truth.

This book is beautiful in itself as well as in it's contents. John o'Donohue is a poet and an artist with words. These blessings can be used for so many situations. I highly recommend this book.

Bless the Space Between Us is a great book of wonderfully simple yet insightful poems and blessings. If we all blessed the spaces between us, there wouldn't be any spaces as we could all just be the one among us. Beautifully written and lovely in its grace and language.

When I grew up, every Friday night my mother would put her hands on my head and bless me with a prayer. There was always something special about that experience that has stayed with me. O'Donohue's book of powerful blessings (non-denominational except for a meditation on the eyes of Jesus) covers the breadth of life experience with depth and compassion for self and other. I savor this book and keep it close by to share with others. What a gift from O'Donohue! What a great loss: his death silenced more from such an exquisite voice of the human soul.

This is a wonderful book, either for sitting quietly and pondering specific topics or as a resource for appropriate blessings for specific events or transitions.

I have this item in book and CD formats. What a gift to our spirits! His brilliance and depth of understanding of the heart and spirit are incomparable! For those who are ministers, there's a lot of inspiration for sermons/homilies in this book. There are blessings that can be incorporated into various rites of passage, as well. He brings to light how little we bless each other and the positive difference it would make if we would. He is the soul friend of everyone who's read his works. I highly recommend this book. I'll be buying several more copies of this book as well as Anam Cara (also by John O'Donohue).

In the Ultimate Deceit of the Human Race, Ezzrath totally loads the book with knowledge and information that most people never see. I have found that most people who oppose and fear her work have never read it or tried to understand it. I recently attended a lecture by Ms. Shem that offered more than just explanation and many references, SHE LITERALLY PROVES that we humans have been trained and manipulated to think that life is one way when in all actuality it is truly another. I myself never believed most of what she had said being born into a Baptist Christian family myself. Since the title was about deceit and she did not speak as I had been trained to believe I assumed that Ezzrath was putting my religion down. But she is quite the opposite. She teaches what she beleives to be deceit in the many religions, but says that the utmost deceit is to judge one another and put each others religions down. She doesn't condemn beliefs or religious practises that promote the well being of the human race, which she says is in each and every religion along with misguided information that seperates and hurts the human race. It is this information that she reports on and calls for people to use their own minds.

If you are looking for a book with no hidden agenda, a wide source of information and best of all not looking for a following, this is the book for you. Her argument is presented in a way that is clear and easy to understand. A great starting point for anyone thirsty for more than what you can currently see. She tries to remove the veils or blinders that have been placed over your eyes for so long. I have brought several books to share with anyone that would have the courage to read it. There response was GREAT!!! I think of her book like the scene in the "Matrix" where he had to choose what pill to take. The pill of truth or ignorance is Bliss. I hope you choose TRUTH!!!

In the Ultimate Deceit of the Human Race, Ezzrath totally loads the book with knowledge and information that most people never see. I have found that most people who oppose and fear her work have never read it or tried to understand it. I recently attended a lecture by Ms. Shem that offered more than just explanation and many references, SHE LITERALLY PROVES that we humans have been trained and manipulated to think that life is one way when in all actuality it is truly another. I myself never believed most of what she had said being born into a Baptist Christian family myself. Since the title was about deceit and she did not speak as I had been trained to believe I assumed that Ezzrath was putting my religion down. But she is quite the opposite. She teaches what she believes to be deceit in the many religions, but says that the utmost deceit is to judge one another and put each other's religions down. She doesn't condemn beliefs or religious practices that promote the well being of the human race, which she says is in each and every religion along with misguided information that separates and hurts the human race. It is this information that she reports on and calls for people to use their own minds.

In the Ultimate Deceit of the Human Race, Ezzrath totally loads the book with knowledge and information that most people never see. I have found that most people who oppose and fear her work have never read it or tried to understand it. I recently attended a lecture by Ms. Shem that offered more than just explanation and many references, SHE LITERALLY PROVES that we humans have been trained and manipulated to think that life is one way when in all actuality it is truly another. I myself never believed most of what she had said being born into a Baptist Christian family myself. Since the title was about deceit and she did not speak as I had been trained to believe I assumed that Ezzrath was putting my religion down. But she is quite the opposite. She teaches what she beleives to be deceit in the many religions, but says that the utmost deceit is to judge one another and put each others religions down. She doesn't condemn beliefs or religious practises that promote the well being of the human race, which she says is in each and every religion along with misguided information that seperates and hurts the human race. It is this information that she reports on and calls for people to use their own minds.

If your principles stand for love, truth, unity and peace, then this book will reflect a lot of what may be in your heart, but most of all it will elevate you to higher levels of consciousness. However, if you stand for destruction, fear, vengeance and division, then this book is written for YOU. Ezzrath eloquently explores and reveals with irrefutable proof about the Hebrew Israelites, who are they and where are they now. The truth about the Bible, or more precisely, the author shows you how to decipher the 'word of truth' as instructed by the Bible. The author reveals how and why the world is perpetually self-destructing and more importantly, WHO has led the human race to this ultimate deceit. This book is loaded with facts and information about the ALL THERE IS: religion, spirituality, metaphysical and esoteric. Soul provoking and should be on EVERY shelf of the people of faith. Better still, you should read it! "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed, and third, it is accepted as self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer

This is a lovely book with simple, thoughtful passages for the days leading up to Christmas. The passages evoke feelings of centeredness, peace and calm similar to awakening to a beautiful, fresh snowfall.

Good reading from a variety of excellent, trusted writers...Nouwen, Bonhoeffer, Manning, etc. all offer reflections on the Advent/Christmas season that will make you go deeper...

Personally, I struggle with reading during this time of year due to busy schedule but I have found this daily digest a perfect way to enhance my Advent season of waiting...

This book features a wide array of Christmas messages--old and new. This book will inspire you and make you think about the true meaning of Christmas. This book also makes a GREAT gift.

Also recommended:
Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices--heartbreaking yet inspiring
A Stranger for Christmas--a warm and cosy story for the holidays

Like a kid counting down the days until Christmas, I took a spiritual journey by reading the days until Christmas. My guide, Watch for the
light. Cheaper than a real journey...no stops for gas , no waiting in line. Pop open the book's cover and begin to read. Some funny stories, some poetry, some known authors and some not so well known, all leading the way to Christmas. When Christmas comes, you will be ready.

I love that this series, including "Bread and Wine:Readings for Lent and Easter," because it challeneges our complacent culture-dictated experience of Advent and Easter. This is not a feel-good book, it is a faith-building book. Be prepared to be shaken up and for God to meet you in a new way.

I bought copies for my friends and family. Everyone loved it!

The diversity of authors come together in surprising unity. This broadened my perspective and made me want to find books written by the individual authors. I also loved that the authors are from all points in history and geography. An experience like this is what all of us in the US need.