This book is as much about the wisdom gained from truly living as it is about the author's amazing physical accomplishment
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Once I received the book I couldn't put it down.  I have laughed, cried and felt every emotion in between.  This book is as much about
the wisdom gained from truly living as it is about the author's amazing physical accomplishment.  I felt humbled on both counts.
This is also a book for all ages, from tweens to those of us who are catagorized as elderly.  Therefore I am sending this book as a gift
to my son who competes in Triathelons.

S.B. Griffin, thank you for writing something that is clean, uncluttered, wise, witty, and a positive addition to the world of reading.  Please
continue writing!
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Sawka brings courage, honesty, and boundless enthusiasm to this book, in which she shares her very personal journey of ups and downs, steps and stages, in learning to care for her body (in sickness and in health) and to triumph over cancer. It's a lively and empowering exposure to several philosophies and alternative approaches, material and spiritual, to health, healing, and food.
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This memoir evokes a myriad of emotions as the words penetrate ones thoughts and deeper yet the heart. The author captures an amazing self-awakening but reveals the other salient points of devising a strategy for success such the need for real guidance from a tender age and surrounding yourself with friends that push you higher. Nevertheless, Im truly happy that the beautiful mind and soul that I have known for years has blossomed and now reveals itself for edutainment and lifts us yet on a higher plane.
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Andre's book not only recounts the strategy, grind and battle of the pro tennis tour, his book teaches and shares his startling revelations that occur to him along his amazing journey.  As the book reaches the final act of his illustrious career, Andre is experiencing his first joys of fatherhood.  However, Andre's journey was a battle, a boxing match with himself, yet he emerges stronger and more compassionate because of his yearning for the truth. The final theme that emerges is one that every person and athlete should take to heart: a person only enjoys true satisfaction and happiness through giving to others, taking care of others, and being generous.  If only every superstar could realize this truth.  Now that the book is finished, I have numerous pages marked and passages underlined where Andre writes a poignant passage of soulful truth regarding our human condition and struggles on this earth--at he does indeed travel and compete around the globe.  As a top-notch tennis player and coach, his insights into the Zen of tennis are mandatory to read. As an English teacher and father, his insight into life and his struggles, are an inspiration.  I hope to meet Andre one day, but getting a chance to read this book is the next best thing. I do know that if every superstar wrestled with his conscience like Andre, the world would be a better place to live in.

I have to address the biggest misunderstandings of the book. Andre does cleanse his soul when he reiterates "I Hate Tennis."  But if a reader, actually read the entire book, he or she will learn that his final truths are far from this simplistic statement and it is a wonder to discover how his view of tennis shifts from an egotistical one to one of a much larger awareness.  Like Andre I feel " I Just want to play a little longer."
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A remarkable book about a truly great human being.  If  "inspiring" ever truly described a biography, this is a perfect example . The context  is Jewish culture and religion, and the subject is a spiritual leader. But the message couldn't be more universal.
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There is no shortage of memoirs detailing an author's overcoming adversity in his life, and it would usually be easy to lump this one in with those.  But reading this amazing book makes it clear that Terry Lee has clearly had much more than his share of physical, medical and emotional challenges, starting with his abusive parents and grandfather, and the isolation of growing up gay in a small Arizona border town. A serious accident as a child was the first of several times in his life that he was expected not to survive, but he did, seeming to gain strength from each such ordeal. He battled government bureaucracy, careless medical providers, and recovering from the death of a partner. At the same time, he managed to renew his faith in God, and reconciled his ability to "see things" as an undeveloped psychic gift. The book also goes detail about a natural food supplement which has proved amazingly beneficial in restoring health to him when he has been ill, sometimes from the toxic HIV medications that had been prescribed decades ago.

The book is very well written, and awesomely inspiring, regardless of your personal battles.  Wish it were longer.  Some may question that it sometimes seems like an "infomercial" for the supplement he advocates (He gets no compensation for doing so, and, in retrospect, should have mentioned that in the book), but it seems obvious to me that this obviously was a major force in his life, and thus belongs in the book. I give it four stars out of five.

- Bob Lind, Echo Magazine
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When one is raised in the western world it is common to have a built-in skepticism toward any form of ancient wisdom that finds itself at odds with the scientific or academic status quo. Even those who have embraced spiritual concepts are likely to harbor a deep-rooted resistance to mystical teachings that were erroneously dismissed and ridiculed by misguided figures of authority long ago based upon scientific assumptions which are continuously in play.

As we travel along the very interesting path of awakening experienced by Rizwan Virk in Zen Entrepreneurship, we witness the gradual breaking down of his resistance to the laws of the universe and are warmly invited to re-examine the understandable yet potentially disastrous prejudices imposed upon us by our societal conditioning. These laws, which are only perceived and understood as we expand our consciousness into the realm of hidden worlds are found at the heart of all major religions yet are most accurately preserved by isolated indigenous traditions.

One of the things that makes this book so powerful is that instead of demonizing our desire to master the material world, it helps us to understand the importance of balancing that desire with a much higher aim, that of the "career warrior." It teaches us that to truly embrace the path of the career warrior we must learn to fuse together our best intentions and highest selves with our worldly ambitions. In this respect Rizwan is humbly inviting us to cast aside doubt in order to reconcile our social conditioning with life's deeper truths. Truths that can only be discovered by becoming highly self-aware. Only by observing ourselves and others with a combination of brutal honestly and loving acceptance, the book seems to contend, can we ever hope to access the deepest kind of success, the kind that money cannot buy.

The book gently and masterfully introduces us to nothing less than the underlying nature of existence and implores us to place our desire for material freedom at the service of our elevated impulse to contribute to the welfare of all. Zen Entrepreneurship ambitiously calls for an end to the long epoch of animosity and compartmentalization between our materialistic and religious impulses so that we might start to reach our highest potential, as entrepreneurs and as a species.
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An  inspiring book  telling  about the practise  of  hindu yoga  under  an  advanced master / guru. It shows  the remarkable  height  that  a  human  can  achieve when  he  practises  yoga  as  deeply  as  baba  lokhnath  did . One  finds reference  to an  abnormal life  span achieved  by the accomplished  chela  and  tells  how  he  met some  of  history's  great and  recorded  masters along the  way . His  visit to  muslim  countries  and  meeting  of  Trailanga  Swami  were  part  of  his life  's  journey .
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Clearly and beautifully written, The Art of Slowing Down is equal parts humility and insight. I found it both incredibly inspiring and extremely comforting at the same time: inspiring because I learned new things and felt motivated to learn more; comforting because the philosophy is about simply paying attention to your body and allowing yourself to be as you are. Even though I am not--and do not intend on becoming--a runner, I have enjoyed the exercises in this book as extremely powerful forms of gaining flexibility and strength in the most gentle ways. I find the work very meditative and restorative, and I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in increasing their body awareness, ease of being, and joy in life.
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This is a very inspiring book. As virtually all of the reviews of this book have already stated the author writes in such a fashion that she seems like she is speaking directly to you . Her boundless enthusiasm comes through loud and clear . It's full of practical advice regarding diet various forms of body movement and healing modalities. Her amazing personal story of overcoming cancer. It's touched me on many different levels always in a beautiful way .
A great read for yourself and would make a wonderful gift . This life is a gift and taking care of our body is so important . This book will definitely inspire you to so .
Buy it and you'll be glad you did !
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This is a very personal book. After reading it you feel as if you know the author.  It is very honest as well as informative. Paul Bucky, while being quite the character, has steadfastly dedicated his life to sharing this amazing technique with as many people as possible. The author doesn't gloss over the scepticism inherent in any non- medical technique in pain management but by the time I finished the book I was won over and ready to try a session.
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I think it's important to understand, this book wasn't written to be a book.  It's the straightforward memoirs of a man who achieved a level of consciousness few people ever have or ever will (though the book demonstrates anyone can, if they are willing to let go of their limitations).
What this book is, is the story of a common man who discovered within himself a power that exists within every person - even you.  Pushed to the brink of physical and mental breakdown, Lester had nothing to lose.  He'd already lost.  And so he began letting everything go until he discovered the only thing left was a profound sense of peace, love and happiness.
I have studied Lester's work for several years.  This coming after years of trying various other self-help programs and trainings.  This is beyond anything else I've ever experienced.  It's profound.
For anyone who is challenged by the idea that they have the power to manifest, or create their life through their thoughts and feelings you will not find value here.
For anyone who is open and willing to allow self-imposed limitations to drop (and has even experienced this power them self), you will enjoy the deep wisdom Lester has tapped into and shares in this book.  You will be inspired by the possibilities of your beingness.  And you will be inspired by Lester sharing his roots and the process he went through on the path to enlightenment.
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This is an amazing book filled with the wisdom that supports the healing power of pure love.  I can't say how much it touch me through reading the direct experience of an amazing author who came to write a small article on a transformative Indian medicine man, his love of horses, his family and his people, and was in turned changed forever herself. Lisa Jones does the remarkable job of giving the reader the durect experience of knowing Stanford Addision, and the changes that came to him through a terrible accident that left him cirppled for the rest of his life. Stan's universal love knew no boudaries nor prejedices and it came to him as the result of his accident. This great love became the source that gentled horses without force, touched all those who came to him, and renewed life's gifts for the author.  May we all be equally broken open to this greatest gift of all - Love - through reading Lisa Jones' remarkable book.
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Amazing!  Key Master is one of the rare books I could not  put down when I started reading it. I got it, I felt my own message from this astounding report about life, about the relationships, the Angels we never acknowledge being there until all is said and done.  I was enthralled with one man's realization that everything has a connection, no-thing is ever without another. I felt the truth of relationships being the closest thing we have to knowing this thing called God, or Higher Power.  No mistakes only Divine Appointments.  I felt the story of what it feels like to be as close to the miracle as you can without leaving your body behind.  What an amazing voice for Spiritual Enlightenment.  I so agree with the emotion that sent me thinking on the "Spiritual Experience",  I heard my own inner voice remind me that the "spiritual Experience is a daily event and not something that occurs, is thought of and then merely reported but continually expands and renews.  Thank you Peter for the gift of your writing and for sharing the relationships, your own Higher Evolution and the life affirming miracles of your journey.  I send the Blessings right back at you, in hopes you will return with yet another book. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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An enriching view on staying flexible, mentally, emotionally, Spiritually, and physiologically well. The lessons on resistance stretching in this book can give you a sense of  muscle control and empowerment. The book is connected to aspects of Internal Martial arts like Tai Chi & Bagua in healing associations. remember simple basics are the keys in all endeavors and so-called advanced moves are just the basics mastered. Bob Cooley (The Author) has produced a gem of basics to advanced on The principles of true flexibility for life. When I read the peek inside feature the book reached out and embraced me with love and light. Spiritual Wisdom touches your soul, allow your inner detective to investigate this book and be rewarded.
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"Now, Zen and Always" encapsulates 1,204 profound, witty or humorous pearls of wisdom that touched my heart and mind with the great heart and mind of the incomparable Master El Morya. As I read El Morya's Treasury of Spiritual Quips, I felt a sense of amazement and wonder at how someone could use language to enliven a sense of profound wisdom or to elicit laughter at the humorous side of our mundane, often less than ideal human experience. Once you pick the book up, you can not read just one quip as it draws you in delight to read several more before you can put the book down. This book will captivate the heart and mind of all, especially that of the spiritual seeker.
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Having had the privilege of being personally mentored by Jim throughout my years at Stanford and beyond, I can attest to what is written in this book. Jim is a man of true grace and carries himself with a strength that I believe many men wish to attain but many do not know how.  What I have come to understand through my relationship with Jim is that, contrary to the secular views of many college campuses, surrendering your life to Jesus Christ and living by faith is the only way to establish a life of true joy.  Through his living example, I have witnessed many, many boys become leaders among men. The fundamentals of living a Christian life and developing fellowship can be found within these pages and speak on a level that few books can. When all is said and done, I would be most surprised if this book is not mentioned among other greats like "How to Win Friends and Influence People", "More Than A Carpenter", and "The 5 Love Languages". Simply an unbelievable book! Glory to God!