Wow... Intriguing and Profound...
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Wow... It's been several days and I'm still thinking about this book and processing the information in it.  This is a truly unique and revolutionary concept for looking at the world and how we operate in it.  Not only is the information amazingly profound, I could really relate to the examples, which helped me see how this relates to me and those around me.  It's actually quite easy to see where I excel, and where I don't, and how to balance it out in the right way.  Thank you for this tremendous help in my life!
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P.K. Datta's, Sins of Our Fathers... takes the reader on an anthropological journey of the major theological beliefs of the world...Catholicism, Hinduism, Islamism and Buddhism.
P.K. cleverly brings each faith and tradition to light through the eyes of characters that only know their own faith background; an Orphan, a Catholic Priest and Hindu Temple Priest.
Along with the reader, each character learns of other faith traditions, as they travel down the road of life and self-discovery.
P.K. points out each faiths commonality, strengths and where some miss the boat and fall short of helping fellow citizens and humanity in general.
Sins of Our Fathers, leaves the reader with new insights, especially with a better understanding of where one is born, and what religion one is born into, highly influences and often dictates the course of ones beliefs and life. Lastly, going against ones faith tradition is hard but necessary sometimes.
An intriguing, easy read, highly recommended...
Mac Deuparo
4240146
What a surprise! I am a connoisseur of a wide variety of topics to read. But I totally didn't expect the twists and turns in this novel. I approached this book with a mild sense of curiosity, and then the author took me along to experience the spiritual journey of his main man, Bob.

Bobs search for his dream life and his quest for happiness mirror the hopes and dreams of mankind on their own journey of life. The reader can feel his pain, envoking emotions, page after page. Sadness, fear, delight, but most of all...love.

I highly recommend this work, and hope to read more from this author, as it is obvious that he understands the TRUE meaning of love.
1726622
This book is SUCH an enlightening read.  Anyone with an interest in religion, LOVE OF CHRIST, and a seeker of the never ending quest for Truth will not be able to put it down.  The only reason I am brought to writing this review is that I am just in the process of rereading my dog eared, pen marked book again and decided to inquire about other authored books by Larry A. Angus.  I am astonished to not see this book reviewed.  A refreshing, honest and inquisitive look into the dogmatic, political, and quest for power that has daunted mankind since the beginning........and the Living Christ will not have any of that.
4105470
Before I was even halfway finished with it, I realized this is one of the most profound books that's ever been made...Many of the contributing authors here are master artists in this particular "field" of exploration, and seeing this collide-o-scope of colorful perspectives laid out side-by-side generates a mind-expanding gestalt of mystical insight; A foolishly over-rated hobby to some, a path of inexpressible beauty and transcendence for others, yet it remains an unending source of mystery to all. Anyone who's followed their own trail of unexplainable coincidences can testify to the almost magical power of synchronicity to completely transform your view of reality, but if you've never experienced it firsthand, I dare say this book will do it for you!
2652214
I'm not going to regurgitate the details of the book (you can find that in the other reviews) but tell you how it's impacted me.  I've been studying shamanism for many years, mostly through FSS or FSS-influenced teachers.  I have a very large library of associated books and consider myself a serious student.

This slender book hit me with an indescribable impact.  It seemed so simple, a chronicle of a tale and not too much more.  Yet I was compelled to reread, and as I did it began to unfold it's wisdom within me.  I'm currently on my forth re-read, and continue to be stunned by it's profound wisdom.  There are no other books I've read four times within six months, ever.  Yesterday evening I found myself paused on a paragraph that I have read 3X before, yet this time, the 4th time, it absolutely stunned me.  I had to stop and journey inward to my guides to fully absorb the lesson.

Somehow it reads almost as a book of poetry does: an arrangement of words and ideas that becomes deeper and increasingly poignant the more I contemplate it.  I've never encountered anything like it, and it immediately was elevated to the short list of "books I would take to a desert island."
1822589
This is by far the best book I have read in many years. The early prose is a bit awkward, but the intriguing story of Listener compelled me to read the entire 800+ page novel. It was interesting that the prose mirrored  Listener's growth in that as his mind became more complex, so did the  prose. I also found something I had not expected. A spiritual center which  forced me to think and even grow. (a difficult task as those who know me  would attest). It is no fluke that every single review of this novel which  I have ever read has been 5 out of five stars(Have you ever seen such a  concensus in an internet forum?). A truly great novel.
3655203
Intriguing, fascinating... the list could go on.  "Blink" sums up so perfectly what many of us feel, but can't put our finger on the "why."  I was hooked from the first page, but found the final chapters even better.  It's well written, flows smoothly, and is put so that the average person can understand the entire process.

The various examples put forth show us how the mind can be manipulated and guided by suggestions.

I bought copies for friends, and will be ordering more...  I can see my copy being "loaned" and am looking forward to sharing and discussing the book with friends.
4684751
Profound and thought provoking, this book had me captivated from the start. It is such a different theme then what I am used to reading. It is about a girl that wakes up from a coma and doesn't know who she is and there is some funky things going on that she has to try and figure them out. I decided to read it because I won the sequel to this book, The Fox Inheritance, in a giveaway. I don't know if I would have picked it pu if I hadn't won the sequel. I am glad I did. I was pleasently surprised at how good it was. The characters really draw you in. The were well thought out and there was enough detail put into them that you could relate to what they all were going through. Jenna and Allys(I still really don't know how to pronounce this name if anyone who read this book knows how to pronounce it please let me know in the comments) are my favorite characters. They really spoke to me in a deep way. I can kind of relate to what they both had to go through. The one thing that I didn't really like was that this book was somewhat predictable. I could guess what was going to happen before it happened. Overall this book was amazing and I would suggest it to anyone to read. The ending was really perfect and I really like how it ended. I already started the sequel and can't wait to tell you guys my thoughts on that one as well. It is really good so far. Visit my blog for more reviews here: [...]
1978090
The experiences and perspective of this author seemed to me, at times, to come from all things universal - as if he is a universal reporter - showing us his findings. Findings and observations that in fact could be observed by any one of us if we just took that moment to stop, look around and contemplate our own awareness that there's more to this world than meets the eye. And, upon closer examination, discovering an understanding of the nature of life itself. These are extraordinary times in which we now find ourselves and through this journey offered to us we may become cognizant of the extraordinary beings who are in our very midst and the phenomena - miraculous and supernatural - that comes with that. I think that most readers will find something in this book that they will be able to relate to in their own lives. Since, in reality, we are truly one and there is no separation, the author is, in a very interesting and captivating way, telling a story that is in our collective consciousness - yet from his own personal experience and perspective. I recommend this book anyone who's ever asked themselves "Is this all there is?"
863123
I loved this book. But a warning if you take this journey, if you follow Ophelia's Ghost with mind and heart:  It will not end neatly or simply--nor will you want it to. The journey ever goes on ...

Through the reader's entrance into a linear story, a "simple" search for a missing anthropologist opens up into labyrinths of soul-and-spirit probing venues ... uncovering a memory-evoked trail of human origins, a harking back to points of catastrophic change in directions of human destiny ... a search for the key to how the earth conjoins and mirrors the heavens--and how it all relates to our ability to love and creatively engage in our life here together.

From the book:

"What most people don't understand is that magic is actually about becoming very intimate with nature. Not the supernatural, but the within nature, understanding it. Magic is simply focusing hard enough on something, using our minds, wills, and emotions, to see a pattern. Without the seeing, we'd be wandering fools" (p. 209).

"Other worlds are all around us, close enough that we can touch them, and they can touch us but only when we are open to them ... " (p. 238).

This intelligent and intriguing novel surprises and delights through planting hints/clues from the likes of Shakespeare, Plato, Giordano Bruno, James Joyce, Albert Einstein--and is facilitated by the hermeticist authors' own ability both to celebrate life and to make cosmic connections along the way.

Isabel Anders has co-authored with Diane Marquart Moore the Father Malachi mystery Chant of Death.  Isabel is also the author of Becoming Flame; Soul Moments; Awaiting the Child; and 40-Day Journey with Madeleine L'Engle, among other titles.
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She blogs on philosophy for BlogHer.com:
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4436489
So it was a joy to read his book....narrated by him...in my head.  He is a person of profound depth and substance... With an undeniable warmth and twinkle in his eyes. I found the book to be very engaging from beginning to end....and hope that it will reach the masses of people...who will undoubtedly be inspired and encouraged by it.
3701414
I ordered this book and I don't know why.  I never thought I would be interested in it's contents.  Honestly, I could not put it down.  I will re-read this little wonder and savor every word of wisdom encountered within.  I thought it was a priceless book and I am recommending it to everyone I know.  I felt as though God touched me because I read it and I Have Changed!!
3603237
Betty Brogaard's excellent little book, "Dare to Think for Yourself,"offers a refreshing, lucid, and insightful view of reality. The book is both profound and compelling, and above all a joy to read. In it the author tells of her sometime tortured journey from cult slavery to the freedom of reason. "Dare to Think for Yourself" is a fascination story from start to finish. I highly recommend it to all.

Louis W. Cable
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"Coined" hits it out of the park!!.... The reader benefits from the extensive travel and research by the up-and-coming author, Kabir Sehgal.... The book offers unique insights into the relationship between man and his money.... Here are thoughts and quotes from this fine book, offering a glimpse into its style and attraction:

Sehgal dissects money as though it were human, breaking his book into three segments:  Mind, Body, and Soul.... I was personally drawn to the Soul portion of the book.... It was refreshing to learn the world's major faiths (Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism) say much the same thing about money!....

The reader will ponder such questions as:  "Is it wise for me to be constantly in search of more money?"...."Does the pursuit of money engender personal contentment?"...."If I chases money, will I have room for a peaceful inner life?"...."Why does the worship of wealth captivate me?"....

"Coined" presents some fascinating truths about the relationship between man and his money.... Examples include:...."Less is more, and nothing is everything!"...."Yearning for more money may leave one with less time, satisfaction, and serenity."...."A mind caught up in earthly treasures is empty of heavenly ones."....

The book includes concepts such as:  "It's in forgetting money that we remember ourselves."...."There should be a time in ones life when one renounces money, external success, and indeed all worldly things, like belongings, status, and image."...."In a world in which most everything is valued in money, faith can become a refuge, a spiritual dam to the flood of money flowing rapidly through the rest of the world."....

I sincerely loved this book, and now have a deeper understanding when I hear common adages like:  "Money talks.".... Love of money is the root of all evil."...."Money makes the world go 'round."....

My advice?...."Spend some money, and read this intriguing book!"....
4553142
We all have different perspectives in this life, so of course we'll have different perspectives in the next (influenced by this life and its perspective).  As such, I very much appreciated Dr Alexander's frank portrayal of his life experience and his unique perspectives for both lives.  He gets deep (and yet, he explains, 'shallow') enough to share his fundamental changes in consciousness awareness, personal worth, important people in his life (adoptive parents, birth mom, siblings, mediums, family friends, colleagues, clergy), and his personal struggles and learning as well as his personal life mission as he has come to understand it.

As a fellow human being and contemporary living soul I appreciated this opportunity to 'get to know' him and followed up by investigating his website, prior writings, and other biographical information (his great grandfather helped to re-establish the Olympics!).

I sensed from his writing the unconditional and universal love that he had/has felt and communicated both in his writing and his ongoing efforts.  My only desire now is to be able to connect with him more so as to gain greater mutual understanding because of all of the wonderfully serendipitous connections in all of our lives - from the oddly included description by his birth mom of the crescent moon and Jupiter at the time of his birth (the same thing was a monumental part of the night I met my adopted daughter - who was born the same day Dr Alexander left the hospital), to scriptural stories that closely resemble his ongoing experience (Mosiah 27 - yes, I'm a Mormon and that chapter took on new meaning for me after reading this book), to the deeply curious placement of Christ in Dr Alexander's life and his STE (Spiritually Transformative Event) and what I've learned in other readings, including&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/What-s-on-the-Other-Side-What-the-Gospel-Teaches-Us-about-the-Spirit-World/dp/1609070461/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">What's on the Other Side? - What the Gospel Teaches Us about the Spirit World</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Message/dp/1889025046/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Message</a>&nbsp;(I'm curious after reviewing his bibliography as to how 'East Coast' the sources seem to be, especially in the religious/spiritual titles - and I look forward to more openness to all experiences).

His experience and book are definitely motivating action and reaction as 'Om' desired in providing this experience to the benefit of all of us - I'm enjoying reading the constant reviews and recognizing the personal reactions that we are all blessed, through free agency, to have and express.  I, for one, will keep learning, acting, and sharing - and I hope and know Dr Alexander will do the same.
3137712
Apart from idle curiosity (the author suggested via Twitter that I ought to read it), I had no expectations when I embarked on reading this book. Graphically described locales, a strong central character and range of (nine) situations take the reader on an Odyssey through the individual's existential route of self discovery. Yes it does deal in myth, legend, spiritualism et al but it does not preach. Instead it sets out a perspective on ones own values and morales, independent of religion or race.
Innovatively structured; it's not too long, not too short. It's well written and crucially (for me in any event) well edited. Probably make a reasonable basis for a movie. I wish Mr Webb Johnson well...
Recommended.