5 comments about Freedom: The Courage to Be Yourself (Osho, Insights for a New Way of Living Series).

1. Simply put, you will find some of the most profound wisdom that exists in the world today. It is no suprise this author was called "The most dangerous man since Jesus Christ".



2. Osho talks in plain clear words. There is no confusion here. No pretention, no complications. There are no theories, no convoluted rationalizations. Its just common sense talk. Sometimes we forget how to think in simple terms about our own free will. I highly recommend this book.



3. for all who know Osho, this is defnetly a must-have!
   for all others, get ready to ask yourself some provocating questions!



4. I recommend this book and of course all Osho's books.
   
   You will find good food for your intelligence and your soul.
   
   Have a nice reading!
   
   Tiziano



5. I couldn't get past page 30 around the time when I read that there is no freedom unless God dies. I don't want to kill God in any way shape or form. Its funny cause I needed a book to help me feel stronger in myself worth. I thought this book might help me. I was torn between buying a good study bible to expand my staggering faith or a new aged book on self growth. I thought " Hey this is it!!!!" I figured I would give it a try. Its funny cause reading it made me want to read the bible even more. I felt as though I were reading the words of someone that hated a long lost friend of mine. I didn't like his standing point on religion at all. So needless to say I purchased a bible shortly after and I am growing in that. I feel free now!!! Osho seems to hate everything thats normal in our society and everything thats loving as well. To be free frienship must die because it is like a form of slavery, marriage is a form of slavery becuase it binds you to another person. We should all just love one another and not claim one another.. then you are free. I just couldn't get with his idea of freedom.

5 comments about How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk.

1. This is the exact same book as How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk, only with a slightly different title and a new copyright date. Don't be fooled into buying the same book twice.



2. There are definitely lots of jerks out there and you certainly don't want to waste your time on one, especially on a potential life partner! VanEpp's practical and prescriptive advice is accessible to everyone. This is a great book!



3. I thought this book would be funny because the title is kind of funny. But it's actually a much more substantive relationship book than I expected -- I was pleasantly suprised and so happy that I picked it up. John Van Epp's take on love and trust made me think about the choices that I've in a whole new way. I highly recommend this book.



4. To the point; a very tactful and assertive description on this time the "how not to's"



5. I read "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk" by the same author. When I was flipping through "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk", it looked like the exact same book with just a different title. If it's not, then I apologize for this review.
   
   The author introduces a RAM model which shows the sequence of steps you take which will lead to commitment. You have to do A before you do B. For example, you have to know someone before you trust someone. You have to trust someone before you get physical with someone, etc... When people are anxious for intimacy, they tend to skip over this and create a pseudo-intimacy which leads to a broken heart.
   
   My favorite chapter is the one that deals with a person's conscience. The author warns that you cannot be someone else's conscience for them. You cannot be the angel on their shoulder that whispers to them to do the right thing. It's much better to pick someone with a healthy and consistent conscience in the first place so you don't have to worry about them mistreating you when they're out of your sight. My mom did this with my dad, always trying to keep him in line like he was her son. It didn't work. It lead to mutual disrespect and eventual divorce.
   
   This is best book I've read on relationships and one of my favorite go-to books when I'm trying to decide if I'm moving the relationship too fast. Highly recommended.

5 comments about LA Vaca / The Cow (Spanish Edition).

1. ¿Deseas alcanzar el exito YA? Debes cambiar tus pensamientos y este libro te ayudará a lograrlo. No importa lo que hayas pasado en tu vida, fracasos o de donde vengas, el Exito está en tus manos. Mata tus vacas y nos vemos en la cima.



2. Generalmente caemos en el error de buscar que los demás apoyen nuestras decisiones...NO¡¡¡ Si queremos hacer algo, se debe hacer, pues nosotros somos los más importantes y los únicos responsables de nuestras acciones. Algunas personas se especializan en matar sueños...¿Cuantas cosas ha dejado de hacer usted por un comentario negativo de alguien a quien le comentó su idea o sueño?
   
   Este libro toca esos temas, es bueno y entretenido y demuestra que en la vida se deben tomar decisiones.



3. Tuve el privilegio de escuchar la historia de la vaca directamente del Dr. Camilo Cruz en una convencion y en uno de sus CD's.
   
   Esta historia de la vaca se la he repetido a varios amigos y familiares y todos han quedado facinados y terminan pidiendome que se la cuente a alguien mas.
   
   El Dr. Cruz, con este cuento de la vaca, hace ver de una manera sencilla como la mayoria se queda conforme en la mediocridad. La moraleja de el cuento de la vaca me ha inspirado a nivel personal a salirme de la caja de comfort y estirar en varios aspectos de la vida. A pricipio del 2008 mi esposa y yo matamos a nuestra vaca.
   
   Date la oportunidad de aprender de esta historia. Suerte!!!!



4. El libro es bueno pero no de los mejores. No es tan bueno o tan motivante como los de Alex Dey.



5. this book is one of the best, a great story has change my life. read it would change your life

5 comments about The Ever-Transcending Spirit: The Psychology of Human Relationships, Consciousness, and Development.

1. This excellent book explains the nature of human interaction by examining how we give and take energy from each other in both healthy and unhealthy ways. The author also provides wonderful insight into how we define ourselves internally and the ways this definition determines our level of self-esteem.
   
   The book is small and easy to read. The material is very thought provoking and I find myself reading only a few pages before I need time to reflect on how the concepts play out in my life. I have had some wonderful personal breakthroughs as a result of reading this book. I recommend it.



2. Dr.Sato is one sharp cookie, and writes clearly too. A very practical book on how we 'steal' and give energy between each other.
   
   He dosen't expect us to be perfect in dealing with the ones we have relationships with, and he tells us why we act as we do, and how to improve our relationships with other people by a careful interchange of energy...It's all energy, and this is a handbook on how to juggle energy so we all get what we want.
   
   This book is far better than I thought it would be.
   
   I'm no spring chicken, and I've learned tons of good stuff that has already made my relationship with other people WAY better.
   
   Wish I had this years ago, but it's not too late for you to get in on a good deal...The insight of A Master: Dr. Toru Sato.
   
   Highly recommended.



3. It is not a long book, but the insights and information it contains make quite an impact.
   
   I appreciated the fact that it didn't wander off into New Age jargon and salesperson-type ideology, instead retaining a more 'real' viewpoint of relationships, consciousness and development.
   
   Now, while the book's title might appear a little challenging, the book is far from it, and in very few pages it delivers a nicely-rounded and encompassing model for viewing our interactions in the world.
   
   I especially enjoyed the section titled "Helping others Grow", which when viewed with the ever-growing self-help seminar industry in mind, shows up the the fallacy that there are quick fixes to be gained in mass-produced weekend-long seminars involving psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, often used by unqualified 'teachers'.
   
   Once the model that Toru Sato uses is understood, one can easily jump to the section one wishes to view and in very few pages find a clear understanding of it.
   
   I've read enough self-help books that expound great sounding but unrealistic ideas to never want to read one again, but this book cuts through all the mumbo-jumbo to deliver messages that are, at the same, both obvious yet insightful.
   
   I would highly recommend it.



4. I got this book because I became interested in the realms of trancendence, altered states, and transpersonal psychology as a whole. This book is certianly a great starting point in those and other subject areas.



5. This is a excellant book. If more people read this book there would be a lot less disappointments in our lives.

3 comments about Everyday Commitments: Choosing a Life of Love, Realism, and Acceptance.

1. Clearly written, a good guide to examining life and improving the way you live. I am using one affirmation a week for 52 weeks...and will start over again next year.
   
   David Richo is a sound psychologist, a loving and wise human being, and totally non-dogmatic. He encourages you to make up your own mind...not take anyone else's word for how to live your life.



2. A well written guide to making good choices and living better. My favorite quote:
   There will never be only love or only peace, but there can be more love than we got here and more peace because we stayed here.



3. This is a book, that will lift your day, and give you a real sense that your life starts with the right perspective.

5 comments about The Lies We Believe.

1. This book was the beginning of a journey that has changed my life. After suffering through many years of anxiety and depression, among other things, The Lies We Believe showed me the misconceptions that I had been letting cause my unhappiness and ultimately it has led me to a deeper understanding of myself and Jesus Christ. If you take the Truth from this book to heart, you also can experience the peace that has begun to flow in my life.



2. My family practice physician "prescribed" this book for me during a very dark period in my life. It's short, practical and a very easy read. I make it a practice to re-read the book at least once a year.

   While I've found the book makes an excellent gift for folks who are suffering, it's important for the giver to remember that reading this book -- or any book -- doesn't guarantee a magic fix. The reader must be committed to change. But sometimes when we're suffering, we're so overwhelmed that we don't know where to begin. This book has some mightily powerful suggestions.




3. This book has been my number one best 'life changing' book. I'm aware of the lies I believe, tell myself and unknowingly teach others. I wish I would have known about this when I was five. It's important to filter your thoughts, understand your behaviors and destroy the lies you tell yourself daily. Chris clarifies what's a lie and why and then empowers you, through Christ, to make changes and live in freedom. Walking in the truth is powerful...read his sequel to the book called, The Truths We Must Believe. Both are truly 'life changing.'



4. Dissecting Pinocchio: How to Detect Deception in Business, Life, and Love
   
   If you are interested in learning how to spot lies and liars, rather than just dealing with the emotions brought on by being deceived, I suggest reading Dissecting Pinocchio.



5. This book was recommended to me and it is very helpful. It has 'homework' to do at the end of the chapters that really lets you see the problem areas. It is interesting to read but it does not go fast because you will probably do some serious thinking between sections.

5 comments about It's a Wonderful Lie: 26 Truths About Life in Your Twenties.

1. I was in Borders when I stumbled along this book and thought " What a clever title and concept." As a twenty something professional in higher education that deals with early twenty something women on a regular basis, I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read but able to be put down and picked back up easily. There were times when I shook my head in agreement and laughed aloud hysterically.



2. As a twenty-something, I picked up this book for obvious reasons. It was so heartening to learn that what I am going through, other women have gone through and no one has all the answers no matter what path you choose. I plan to share this book with all of my girlfriends.



3. It isn't set up like I expected it to be, but it's definately the truth. hah.



4. This book is the perfect antidote to the quarterlife crisis blues. Covering all topics ranging from love relationships to housing to careers to friends, whatever is bothering you, there will be an essay reminding you that yes, your 20s aren't that great, but no, you definitely aren't alone, and the best news: you'll survive, and likely end up far happier and fulfilled than you think you will. Overall, an inspiring read, with little bites of wisdom and perspective.



5. I really enjoyed the heart felt and brutally honest stories in this book. Being a women in her 20's, this book spoke to me greatly.Every girl should read this at least once while in her twenties or even in her thirties just to have a laugh. I've been the girl in each of these stories and it lets me know- I will survive these years of confusion, frustrations and let-downs.

5 comments about Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other.

1. It's never too late to learn to love and be loved! This book was enlightening - it helped me to understand myself within an intimate relationship and also how I relate to all people. Some of what you will learn: you must first love and accept who you really are to love another..live in the moment not the past or future...to trust another (the ultimate respect one can give) you must first trust yourself...love does not possess...be insecure in love NOT secure (security will never satisfy you!)...live life like a child...it's okay to be selfish...love doesn't think in terms of uglyness or beauty...it is rare to find a person that totally fits with you...don't be in a hurry to marry...spiritual harmony is most important in a relationship. The book is very well written (Osho does not write to impress) and full of wisdom! You will never be the same within a relationship after reading it, I promise!



2. i was not impressed with the style and contents at all. very gender biased and way too authoritarian for my liking.



3. Osho is the greatest, and this is one of my favorite books of his teachings. He is so wise, and helps in so many different ways for me to see the ego I am living in which makes me anxious, gives me shallow thinking and breathing, and prevents me from seeing the world as it really is, ie. in the present moment, instead of colored by the past, or by thoughts of the future.
   This book focuses on how living in our usual mind sets keeps us, through fear and ignorance, from intimacy with ourselves, with others, and with the Earth and the Universe itself.
   I have given copies to my two adult children and a close friend and they seem to enjoy the book as much as I do. It is one you'll read over and over.



4. I was directed to this book by a friend at work who said the book helped her with intimate relationships. I am a Christian, so I was a little leary of "venturing out" of the ordinary authors to find advice on intimacy. I found a lot of what Osho said about intimacy very sensible, realistic, and applicable to most all people who have problems with becoming intimate with others. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their chances with others in an intimate relationship.



5. Another enriching collection of Osho's thoughts. How can one love another without first loving themself? How can one trust another without trusting themself? So often we look outside ourselves when the answers have been within us all along.

5 comments about And Never Stop Dancing: Thirty More True Things You Need to Know Now.

1. Another great book by Dr. Gordon Livingston. You can learn how to move out of the rut and move on with your life. You wouldn't sit in your car racing your engine and spinning your tires if you weren't moving out of the mud hole would you? Of course not, you would find a way to get out and continue on your way. Well do it! Read this book and get that extra push you need.



2. I really enjoyed Gordon Livingston's first book "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart" - a gathering of insights gleaned from four decades of listening to the same problems over and over from his psychiatrist's chair. However, with the deserved success of said book he has now delivered a sequel that tends to stray on occasion from the "observations on life that I've gleaned over the years" take that made his first book such a hit.
   
   To be sure, there are quite a few chapters that are solid and wise - not unlike the first book. At other times, he strays from the psychiatric profession and preaches his cynical political and social opinions, which I did not sign up for. His hypocrisy of complaining about folks on television ("experts") who argue political and social opinions should not be lost. Apparently they shouldn't do our thinking for us on these issues... but he can. Thanks Doc.
   
   For some reason, he presumes that we want to hear his opinions on the Bush administration, about universal "tolerance" of others (what about standards? or excellence?), the pharmaceutical industry, the military, and his constant carping on those with strong religious convictions.
   
   For me, personally, he wore out his welcome in this book. I do recommend reading it though since there remain several pearls of wisdom in it. I would simply caution the reader to read each chapter with a sharp eye for when Livingston gets out of his therapist's chair and up on his soapbox.



3. The reader gets the benefit of the author's years of experience sitting with hundreds and hundreds of patients and his synthesis of their problems, his observations and potential remedies. I found this book to contain a number of insightful observations however it falls short of answering: "ok, so now what does one do?" In many of his lessons, Dr. Livingston digresses in his views on war and politics which seem to be detached side-pockets to the core message he is trying to convey. I found that this book fell short of the author's prior work ("Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart") but nevertheless contains a series of very insightful observations - including my favorites below:
   
   Chap 7
   It is better to be spent than saved
   
   I frequently ask patients, "What are you saving yourself for?" People spend a lot of time conserving energy, usually while they wait for some event outside themselves to trigger their taking action...Passivity is the enemy of progress in therapy...I prefer to challenge people to relinquish passivity, stop waiting for answers outside themselves, mobilize their courage and determination, and try to discover what changes will bring them closer to others and to people they want to be.
   
   Chap 17
   We all live downstream
   
   Most of the threats to human existence derive from the desire to bend the world to satisfy our need for rapid gratification. This, of course, is the basic philosophy of a consumer society. Look at the message conveyed by the advertising with which we are inundated. Over and over we are presented with images of people who are clearly enjoying life more than we are. They are younger, more attractive, with more friends and apparently an inexhaustible supply of leisure time. And how can we be more like them? By spending money, of course...At some level, all of us are sensible enough to know that what we have and how we look are going to keep us off the pages of People magazine indefinitely. Still, a chronic sense of dissatisfaction pursues us, and it is hard to live in a world in which we imagine that most other people are happier than we are. What this creates is a kind of disposable society that elevates a desire for the "new and improved" version of everything to a level of desirability that can never be satisfied. The state of mind encompasses both greed and envy; they're called deadly sins for a reason. If our relentless pursuit of the latest thing is the engine that drives our consumerist culture, the by-products and side effects are worrisome and include a perceptible decline in the environment in which we must live, and ultimately in the quality of the lives we will lead.
   
   Chap 27
   Happiness Requires an ability to tolerate uncertainty
   
   "Those whose are willing to improvise do better than those who imagine they are working from a script. Put another way, if we think of ourselves as (largely) the authors of our own life dramas, we are likely to enjoy the trip more than those who rely on others for instruction.
   
   Chap 30
   Most people die with their music still inside them
   
   ...we might do well to write one (an obituary) for ourselves, starting in our twenties, and revise it every year or two. What better way to confront who we are, what we're doing, what it all means, and whether we are making any progress toward becoming the people we would like to be remembered as?...what we write about ourselves can be a work of fiction. But the process of selecting how we would wish to be remembered has a way of focusing attention on what we have done, or - more important - failed to do with our lives...the real power of the exercise, however lies in the regret most of us feel (and that is never mentioned in actual obituaries) about our unfulfilled dreams. It turns out that few of us are living the lives we imagined for ourselves when we were young. We are often better off financially than we would have predicted, but it is unusual for someone to report that he is happier than he ever thought he would be. In fact, there is a kind of wistful quality among most people in middle age or older. This frequently takes the form of nostalgia for a simpler life that held more possibilities than the one we are actually living.



4. We are never too old to learn new truths about ourselves and life in general.
   I read this book in one afternoon. I couldn't put it down. I discovered, very
   quickly, that this is one of those books you don't hurry through. There's just too much good
   stuff to think about and ponder.
   So, I plan to read it again - slowly, one chapter every few days. Only then will I truly
   appreciate the wisdom and lessons to be learned from Dr. Livingston.
   I plan to buy several copies to send to close friends, something I've never
   one before. Wisdom is meant to be shared.



5. Gordon Livingston has given the world yet another wonderful book with his latest "And Never Stop Dancing: Thirty More True Things You Need to Know Now". In thirty simple and easy to read and understand essays of "truth" the author unfolds his views of life and wisdom. Each essay is an observational piece from the author's own heart and soul. He makes his points without having to beat the reader over-the-head with his point of view.
   
   I was moved by several of his short pieces in the book but in particular, his story relating to his tour of duty in Vietnam and his efforts with enemy POWS. His courage was not about facing just combat but at dealing with the much larger issues on the conduct of how the military treated prisoners. He made a moral decision that effected his career as an officer. Having faced these same kind of personal issues in Vietnam myself, I know well that there is a huge price to pay when one choses to oppose what is wrong. He showed a lot of class and stayed true to himself and his beliefs. This story shows that the author is not just a "good talker" but also a man who listens to that inner voice within; he walks his talk!
   
   There are many interesting stories that he uses to express his view of life. The result of reading all of them is to feel much richer in spirit - for having learned something new and to realize that there are still some good people out there in the world who are trying to make it a better place.
   
   The book would make a wonderful gift to those people you love in your life. This book has been given the highest book ratings by both The American Authors Association and The Military Writer's Society of America. I also give it my personal recommendation.

5 comments about There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem.

1. This is a very good book, very helpful. Have read other books by Wayne Dyer and enjoyed them also.



2. First two chapters were very good, third chapter OK, the rest of the book
   was just painfull to read. Author gives you irrelevant info about whom he knows and places he went to. His EGO is all over the place. On the top of it, he suggests you to actually "Replace" negative thoughts with positive ones. While reading this book, you just know that it is not it without thinking about it, if you know what I mean....



3. None of Dr. Dyer's books have let me down. This easy to read (like he's talking to you) book opens doors of hope and positive energy. If you or someone you know is searching for some personal relief, get this book; read, re-read, reference and treasure.



4. This book gives the reader hope to uncovering the solutions of the mind. I picked this book up to see what perspective Dyer would give me to help me feel at ease as I tackled those difficult times in life, and I felt so good as I read things I knew were true.
   
   Constantly working on keeping myself in a higher vibration is one way I am working on the prevention of life's challenges, but when they do hit me, I know that I just cannot give them energy. Practicing Dyers theories, has been time well spent, as I am well on my way to a more peaceful life, which is precisely why I picked up this book in the first place.
   
   Andrea Samadi, author of The Secret for Teens Revealed: How Parents, Teachers, and Teenagers Can Inspire Leadership and Transform Lives



5. Unfortunately, the seller no longer had the book in stock. So, I was immediately refunded my money.