Dianetics: The Evolution of a Science

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Summary: A revolutionay new science
Review: Hubbard wrote this book to create a better and clear understanding of the main subject of Dianetics for the public to learn how the research came about. He keeps it very simple and straight forward in a way that every one can get it. It is in fact a major breakthrough in the science of understanding how the mind works and how it can be cleaned of the clutters that inhibits us to have a full awareness of what are the causes of our stress, fears, anxieties and depression. It is unlike any other self help book ever written on the subject for the main purpose of reaching the common man to live a fuller and heppier life. Don't underestimate it by its simplicity. Read this book first and then read Dianetics, the modern science of mental health, and you will never be the same, nor will you ever agree with the falsehood that has saturated our environment regarding the sources of our troubles.

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Summary: Tedious and Repetative
Review: The six CD set is definatly everything you ever wanted to know about Dianetics. Hubbard presents valuable theories as to our behavior patterns, with many similarites to EST. All good and well, but as with Scientology, it is "My way or the highway". One can certainly gleen ideas for growth, but unless one is to be "Cleared" by the "Church" (or a Dianetics expert), one will never get beyond one's baggage.
There is far too much detail and repetition, especially since one cannot truly implement the ideas. Suggest the abridged (1) CD set. You will get the idea just as well.
Might want to explore Scientology first, fore if you don't buy (pun intended) into their methods, you really won't obtain much from Dianetics. Suggest that you first purchase "What is Scientology" at Amazon in the used book section, available for $5.00.

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Summary: A well written book
Review: This book gives a very easy to read and easy to understand history of the research that led to Dianetics. The writing is done in a very casual tone and is easy to understand and follow. The audio CD is even better because the casual tone makes it sound like the author is talking directly to you! It's a great chronicle of the various things that Hubbard struggled with to create a workable theory that would result in a simple, effective solution to the problems that plague the human mind.