Rating: Summary: Science, Science & All Science............ Review: First of all I got intrested in this book because i liked " 7 Spiritual Laws 0f Success".I got dissapointed when i finished this one.Though the information was very good,But i think its more useful to some science student.Everyone is not M.D Like Him (Deepak Chopra ). If you are beginner or Dont believe in concept of Ageless body then sure read it for science backing. If you are common guy like me then Read 'Physical Immortality' Section from Linda Goodmans "Star Signs".
Rating: Summary: Science, Science & All Science............ Review: First of all I got intrested in this book because i liked " 7 Spiritual Laws 0f Success".I got dissapointed when i finished this one. Though the information was very good,But i think its more useful to some science student.Everyone is not M.D Like Him (Deepak Chopra ). If you are beginner or Dont believe in concept of Ageless body then sure read it for science backing. If you are common guy like me then Read 'Physical Immortality' Section from Linda Goodmans "Star Signs".
Rating: Summary: ok, but there are better Review: for all the talking this man does he never mentions books pertaining to chi and the way in which it flows through all living and non-living matter. the real key to aging and living plentifly lies in living every day to its fullest by utilizing key energy.
Rating: Summary: Best available scientific secrets to look and feel young Review: Hi Guys, In India I have seen people teach, and write on complex subjects as matematics in the age of 80s and 90s. Though India is nowhere in high life expectancy ranking. Some people I have noticed are so precise in their discernment and communication skills in 80s. These people are invariably spiritual. They observe weekly fasts etc. They are respected for their knowledge. As Deepak points out the attitude of "I'm more responsible and progressing in wisdom" has made these people commited to groom their knowledge and teach them clearly to young people in a way that they love and respect them. These people are also so kind at heart. Deepak declares "Love is the ultimate Truth" in his teachings. In this book the aging process is scienticifically explained so clearly. I was astounded to read the passage about Ayurveda, especially "Ayurveda is not focussed on healing, but to defeat death and open up the possibility of immortality". The facts about organ renewal, hormones of aging, metabolizing time are very informative.
Rating: Summary: A word of advice Review: I had to give this book 3 stars coz it lies midway between what the readers want and what this book is trying to convey. If you are reading any of chopra's books keep a couple of things in mind. 1. "His" Ideas have been around for thousands of years in the books that have been catching dust, in India. What he does is basically add a few new catch words such as "quantum", "Einstein", "spacetime" to present the ideas. I am not sure thats a pretty thing to do coz according to Feynman - Nobody understands Quantum mechanics. The ideas are good, infact very good but naturally we as readers are interested in the immediate practical aspects of it. And thats the problem. Everyone of us creates our own reality. Thats not to say, we create the trees and cars around us, rather we add our own dimension to the whole process of interpreting something, which in turn affects us significantly. And hence no single "way" will apply as a magic key for all of us. And hence you will see why some people rate some books with 5 stars and others with 1 star. Therefore you will not find "7 steps" or "5 steps" or "[my lucky number] steps" to achieve what he says you can. 2. Chopra is basically acting as a attorney trying to make his point that in meditation lies the key to understanding ourselves. Thats all. Nothing more or nothing less. I like his books becoz they present the information which, previously appeared as mumbo-jumbo and difficult to understand, into something concrete and easy to understand. They provide the basics. Meditaion takes a long time.. probably years of continuous effort for the fruits to show. So if you are planning to read the book with an intention of immediate gratification or getting younger quick, you are better off spending the money on a few shots of Vodka and looking at yourself in the mirror.
Rating: Summary: Book of possibilities. Review: I read this book a long time ago and just reread it again recently. I think there is a lot to be gained from reading a book like this, just to stimulate ideas on what is possible if nothing else. For that alone I'd give it five stars. I noticed a few reviewers dismissed this book and Deepak as "unscientific" and a "quack," but I think they're missing the point. Not many of the great advancements in human history were considered practical, or do-able, when they were first considered. I believe someone already mentioned some of the technologies that we now take for granted - like flying. Or for that matter, vaccinations and any other advancement that was once unheard of - or even thought of. It's by looking forward and exploring new ideas that we move humanity forward. I don't think that anything in this book were dangerous or unhealthy. I do think it was a great example of daring, positive thinking on what is possible. And that can only be a good thing in the end, whether Chopra's ideas prove to be true, or not. I liked the book and I highly recommend it!
Rating: Summary: Absolutely outstanding Review: I read this book in German and now in English. This is strong stuff, but will rock your world view. Dr. Chopra has linked the findings of quantum physics to your life, your body, your health. Result: absolutely empowering. There are other books out there, but it is hard to find one where wisdom empowers you directly to perceive things differently, to set new goals, to feel different. In other words: To grow. Outstanding, heavily recommended.
Rating: Summary: Clinical Proof Review: I respond to the reviews below, stating there is no practicality to the novel. The paradigm of information to usefull, depends on how intellectual and closed minded we are. Aging is thought of as a physical manisfestation, so one must realize that one's disbelief will make one's mind think that aging is purely physical. BUt what makes me know this for sure, well knowledge from (quote)Above(unquote) and those I have met (quote)200 years old(unquote). So in the book, there are dozens of hard to believe stories, so the questions lies in your stronghold of disbelief. Just let go of what's hindering you...sorry to be so vague and so self evident <but> u know, I write forever.
Rating: Summary: A Positive View On Aging Review: I thought this book was very good. It specifically talks about the power of our thoughts and words on our reality as well as on aging. It also talks about what one can do to age well and reverse negative signs of aging, such as exercise, diet, meditation, etc. The research and citations back up his ideas thoroughly and prove that aging is very much within our control, more so than most people believe possible.
Rating: Summary: Tired Book, Careless Author Review: I wanted to like this book, but was sorely disapointed. Most of the studies cited were either irrelevant or suffered from cronic statistical manipulation. He talks about people being able to live "... up to two hundred years old..." with basically no proof. In fact, most evidence is to the contrary. There are quite a few enlightened people in the world (many Buddist monks) but none of them live that long. Even the people cited in the book as "masters" all died before they reached 100. We need a book with new thinking, not recycled mumbo-jumbo.
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