Customer Reviews
essential reading - By: A. Beeton, 10 Sep 2008 
This book has been writtenin the sense of a dialogue between master & disciple reminicent of the Corpus Hermeticum. Howeverin this case the reader may or may not find these imposed questions useful or, indeed annoying... This is a book which is either going to hit a chord, or will seem like utter nonsense. From my point of view as an average reader, I have found it very important because it explores concepts of this mind/ego (a double) which is inside of each person which needs confrontingin someway. I think this book is must read for anyone who feels they are on a spiritual path, because fundementally (andin my limited understanding) the awareness of the 'double' & the fission of dark & light is inevitable along this path. If this is really the case, then this book should be seen as essential reading.
Doesn't do it for me. - By: Rosey Moon, 31 Aug 2008 
I read this book several years ago. Yes it is enthusiastic & easily accesible & very convincing BUT I don't believe it was written out of any profound knowledge nor from true enlightenment. I felt it was at best a simplified version of Krishnamurti's writings, which I may struggle with but find deeply insightful. So yes as an introduction to more sincere & profound spiritual writing it has it's place. Tolle does have a story to tell, but it is not that unique. There is a difference between simplification coming from deep wisdom & that from inexperience ( I guess the same can be said for more complicated texts too!) & knowledge truely lived & that which is just an exchange of words. Dissappointing considering all the hype, especially from circles, whoin my opinion, should know better.
Intellectual snobbery - By: Cornish Chick, 25 Aug 2008 
I purchased this on the strength of previous reviews & because I have been going through depression. Well - a great cure for my insomnia! How this writing can be described as "clear" is beyond me. I consider myself a fairly intelligent person but this book is hard hard work. Long badly constructed sentences using 20 words when 5 would have been ample, you have to read everything 3 times to get any idea of the meaning. The words used are long, difficult & unnecessary(keep a dictionary handy). I handed it to my husband to ask "is it me"? He has an M.A. from Cambridge, has practised law for 25 years & is incredibly intelligent. He read several pages at various places throughout the book & shook his head - his comment was my heading "intellectual snobbery". It means little, words put togetherin no format & no "real" situations explained. I would advise anyone who wants help on this subject to read CBT for Dummies - a page & a halfin that book on "mindfulness" did more for me than this whole book - a waste of money & time - but as I say great cure for insomnia.
A life changing book for me. - By: I. J. Hornby, 10 Aug 2008 
This book has changed my life along with Eckhart's other publications.
I was very skeptical at first, as I considered myself to be non religious & not spiritual & didn't think I could relate to this sort of stuff.
My initial 'though' could not have been more wrong. I hardly ever read books but could not put this one down. I read it at a time when I had recently moved to the other side of the world, then within a few days, I was let down badly by my girlfriend, resultingin a breakup & quit a new jobin which I felt was not for me. Prior to this I suffered from ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome after an undiagnosed spinal cord injury.
After my resent disappointment I felt extremely lonely, depressed & a failure. A couple of friends had recommended the book & I went out & bought it. I read this bookin less than 2 days.
The effect it had on me was overwhelming & life changing! I was able to move on from my "life story" with ease as I found presence & contentment with very few formsin my life. I realised that my life was not my thoughts & that I had been obsessed & lockedin thinking for as long as I can remember, resultingin so much pain & suffering.
I have now been able to feel presence & livein happiness for the past 3 months. I no longer feel lonely, I have seen how my ego & my painbody hasin the past has had such a detrimental effect on my life.
If you want to be liberaed from pain, suffering & any other kind of unhappiness then go & buy this book. Many of my friends have either borrowed my book or bought a copy & have have experienced similar liberation & freedom from their dysfunctional minds.
This book enabled me to find the off button for the thinking part of my mind. Without thinking about the past & future, there is no suffering & pain.
Thank you Eckhart.
Enlightening - By: Darren G. Burton, 31 Jul 2008 A very enlightening read for those seeking spiritual enlightenment & wishing to attain a greater understanding of their life's purpose. Whether you believe (or have an interest)in this sort of stuff or not, there will be something to be gained from this text for everyone who reads it.
How To Keep Your Man: And Keep Him For Good
Real Life Dramas - Volume One: 1
Darren G. Burton
