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Summary: Self-rewarding!
Review: A multi-layered book. I reached deep inside myself to find answers to my happiness. I enjoy re-reading this book. I look forward to reading Gary Zukav's other books!
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Summary: An interesting read!
Review: In this book, Gary Zukav apparently thought a lot about almost every aspect surrounding the soul. His thoughts are deep in some places and you may have to read through it a few times to get it, but that's not bad, instead it's challenging and makes the reader think and dig deeper. All kinds of subjects are related into the spiritual realm. Another book that I really recommend, which has brought tremendous healing to my soul and has helped me in my spirituality in every aspect of life, is Dietmar Scherf's "I Love Me: Avoiding and Overcoming Depression" also available at Amazon.
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Summary: To be loved AND hated!...
Review: I confess I have not read this book yet, though I did see Zukav on "Oprah" today. One must at least be intrigued by the range of reviews from "Just Plain Bad" to "Amazing & Insightful". Makes one glad for public libraries and the opportunity to read it for FREE!
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: Like Todd Outcalt's THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE, Seat of the Soul is a joy to read and will help anyone appreciate the simple and spiritual dimensions of life.
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Summary: a connection: Zukav's "new Species" and Native Americans
Review: This book is an amazing piece of work for me as a Native American to read, in that it is so similar to many Native religions. However, we would make some division between soul and spirit, to me, Mr. Zukav has actually accomplished a non Indian translation of some very basic Aboriginal concepts. I would suggest therefore, that when he speaks of a "new species" he may really mean the oldest of cultures, those who sought connection to the spirit and took responsibility for their thoughts and actions-Aboriginal people.
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Summary: Just Plain BAD
Review: Believe the 1 star reviews! They are truly accurate. Not only are the ideas ABSURD re-workings of ancient philosophies,the book is so awkwardly written that it is painful to read. At first, I thought that maybe this was just a huge challenge to my inferior mind and that I just had to try harder... but,NO,the book is based on no substance or support and,really, by the time I read his "White and Black/Good and Bad" theory, I just burst out laughing. I couldn't believe I was actually reading this unsubstantiated "touchy -feely "garbage! Please, save your money and study Buddhism.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I have read all of the "Seth" books, "A Return to Love,", "A Course in Miracles", all of Deepak Chopra's books, all of Caroline Myss' books and more........"Seat of the Soul" continues where these left off and helps to tie them all together. The only part of the book I question is the author's implication that animals have a "group soul"......I have two cats with whom I spend a lot of time.....and believe me, they each have his and her very own independent, lovable and distinctly characteristically individual soul.
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Summary: Perplexed
Review: While the book is very useful in some respects, I can't help but feel this guy is a scheister (sp). It's not that I don't believe a physicist can be multi-talented; it's that I question his background and his ability to preach the way he does. I think his exposition on karma is good, but the rest of it is based on...what?I also don't know if I believe in reincarnation, being a practicing Christian. Ofcourse, we all live on after death, but do we really return, life after life? How does this man know? I'm just a little skeptical about some of his presumptions. Does he have a doctorate in psychology?
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Summary: offensive, interesting, occasionally inspirational
Review: I found Zukav's authoritarian, black/white style of presenting his opinions about a complex subject intrinsically unknowable, as arrogant and offensive. I also was delighted to see his opinion that many of us suffer from "splintered personalities" - which is exactly what 15 years of studying "Inner family therapy" has taught me in my private counseling practice. One aspect of that which Zukav omits is that we each have a true Self - an aspect, or "part" of our personality which makes wise decisions if the other personality parts "let it." I'm also puzzled that Zukav preaches vertical-path soul-focus, vs. "external power," manifested as seeking fame, power, and money - yet his Web site address ends with ".com," meaning for-profit, commercial. He has a right to make a living, and ... ? Seems like a double message.
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Summary: This book requires faith and an intuitve leap to enjoy.
Review: Not unlike many ideas that are provocative, this narrative compels one to have faith, accept and/or be willing to seriously consider the notions put forward in this book. If you are unwilling to do so, I advise that you move quickly on. This book is an organized stream of intuitive contiousness. I enjoyed it because it provided a clear framework for something that I already beleive. How many of us would have read, understood and beleived Einstein's theory of relativity in 1949? I found the book inspirational. It's ideas resonate with my experience and intuitive belief. However, for those tightly bound to rationality and the "have to see it to beleive it crowd", it does not prove the case. It postulates a notion. My strong christian faith was not offended by the New Age rhetorical style. However, this is not a book for one who seeks rationaly revealed truth or biblical submission. If you know what prayer is all about, then this book may prompt you to new heights of awareness. If you already beleive and understand the many writings, reflections and declarations on the Aquarian Age and New Age Spirituality, then this book puts many of those ideas into a consistant and intuitive, if not fully rational, framework. Most importantly, it brings the message of Unconditional Love to a world that is skeptical, crass, and far too devoid of messages of True Joy. It moves with grace to address and enlighten many questions related to the nature of our existence and why we as humanity exist at all.
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