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Summary: There's a reason this book makes some people uncomfortable!
Review: Scott Peck defines how it is possible to embrace all of humanity and restore peace on the planet. Through his definition of love, we are guided toward the ultimate good whether we are Christian, Jew, Buddhist, etc. Of course, what this means is that we must accept the challenge of letting go of judgment and ego. The blame for all our ills as well as the ills of society ultimately resides on the ability of the individual to love. A powerful book with a message for mankind. Don't read it to relax, though; read it to rethink, renew and recommit to fulfilling the call for peace.
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Summary: A Diffucult Road
Review: Scotty has taught me many things, mostly that life does not work the way we would like it to work.This book has taught me to acept the things and people I cannot change. I still have a long way to go, but I think I am on the right track. Thanks Scotty, for this and your many other books. Maryellen, E-mail me at dll1983 @ yahoo.com.
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Summary: Some Good Examples
Review: There is alot of technical psychological and spiritual terminology which will not keep everyone's attention. However, there are some very good examples of the powers of psychotherapy and how an open mind can help anyone. The case of Kathy is especially captivating as this situation in particular shows that healing and change takes a great amount of time and willingness to trust. There are good examples on how life events can effect one's growth. Theadore's case is another good example that illustrates that.Life is difficult where there are many trials and tribulations. People who realize this and are willing to work hard will be on the way to understanding the principles of this book better. The over reliance on psycho-terminology reduces the effectiveness but overall it has much merit.
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Summary: fabulous!
Review: This book has given me the most fabulous insight into myself and my own unrealistic expectations of love, myself, and relationships. It has really opened my eyes to the work I have to do within MYSELF in order to be fully able to get into and stay in a relationship over the long term. I think my life will be forever changed.
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Summary: A wonderful journey of return to Christian spirituality.
Review: This book is a classic work by a new age psychiatrist which integrates psychology, traditional values and spiritual growth in a practical and usable format. The book explains the meaning of love (extending oneself for one's own or another's spiritual growth), proposes that discipline and responsibility are necessary in order to grow spiritually, and helps the post-60's agnostics make peace with Christianity in a way that is understandable and comforting. Although new age in doctrine, the book does not trash orthodox Christianity, but lets it be known that Christian spirituality can have a liberal new age focus as well as a conservative Biblical one. In fact The Road Less Traveled blends new age concepts of love with traditional orthodox Christian concepts of discipline and responsibility. This book is singularly responsible for leading me back to Christianity after many years of searching for the truth.
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Summary: the greatest get you through anything book-
Review: this book is something that all people need to read- i use it every day along with the meditation book thta goes with it- each time i read this book i get something new out of it
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Summary: Wonderful book by all means
Review: This is a book that could change your life, like it did for me. I have read a lot of books on philosophies of life, psychology and stuff of that kind. All the books give ways to a "successful life" or even "happy life" and sorts.. but unfortunately, in practical life, most of them are very difficult or even impossible to follow. This book is different. It will NOT advise you. It will talk about life in a way that YOU will be able to analyse your own life and know what's wrong with you. And then YOU will be able to solve your own problems. That's like a very very good psychotherapist. The author doesn't insist that his thoughts are right. He doesn't make any apriori assumptions about the thoughts of readers. He talks a lot about God, and yet in a way that would suit fine even to blatant atheists. Similarly, the portions on love and discipline are just fantastic. You can't deny them as being facts even if your thoughts are different. Rather than teaching you new things, this book will lead you to self-discovery. I definitely recommend it to everyone who can and likes to think.
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Summary: The owners manual for the human soul
Review: This is a powerful book and can cause you to grow and reassess yourself and your place in the world if you will let it. It is not for everyone and I suspect most people may not be able to finish it. I found reflections of myself and the decisions I made in my life on every page. If you are introspective then this is the book to guide you on your journey......
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Summary: This is the first step for ANYONE looking for 'more'....
Review: Those who yearn for 'more', yet are never satisfied need this book to begin the journey. It is truly 'the road less traveled' and not all who read it will be willing to embrace the concept..... it requires both tremendous courage and a deep craving for truth..... not exactly common traits in this 'what's in it for me?' era.
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Summary: Unquestionably inspiring
Review: Whether I found this book, or it found me, is hardly relevant these days. What I do know is that it was timely, life-altering, and poignant in its depiction of life, love, spirituality, and psychology as we know it. Oftentimes, one comes across a reading that takes itself too seriously, tries in vain towards guru posturing, or comes apart in cotton candy rhetoric. The Road Less Traveled offered a most healthy balance of esoteric spirituality and somewhat "in your face" science and information regarding humanity, its choices and options for a better self/world. No one coming away from this piece will doubt that there is always hope, and a glory and grace undefined in taking the road less traveled in our interactions with self and others.
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