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Summary: This is THE must read story of America"s greatest psychic
Review: .This book will set the tone for understanding HOW and WHY Edgar Cayce was able to do what he did. This book should be followed by Edgar Cayce's story of Jesus, and then the Edgar Cayce Ccompanion. These three books in this order will give the mind a comprehensive understanding of HOW and WHY this man was called the "sleeping prophet" *****
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Summary: Raises as many questions as it answers
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Much of this book is ordinary - documenting in chronological order both the mundane and fascinating events in the life of a most enigmatic man. If you're considering reading this book it's probably because you've already read something else about Edgar Cayce or a part of the body of philosophy that has grown out of his "readings". This book will provide the story of his life: How he came upon his "gift", how he struggled with it, how he used it, and ultimately how he never quite understood it and was never able to establish anything lasting from it. Not very much attention is given to the huge body of metaphysical thought that came from his readings, however there is a 15-page summary of the resulting "theology" at the end of the book that outlines the implications of it all. Where the book fails is that it never really wrestles with whehter or not the resulting theology is "true". It demonstrates how EC throughout his life questioned whether the gift might be co-opted and used for an evil purpose, but other than saying "people are being helped so it must be good" the author didn't ask the tough questions and apparently neither did the Cayce family. And, although affirming Jesus Christ and Christianity there is very little effort put into reconciling the Cayce philosophy with the New TEstament. They iron out a few wrinkles but ignore obvious objections. The philosophy could almost boil down to "Hinduism is mostly right and Jesus showed us the right way to live". Nevertheless, the Cayce take on Christianity avoids some of the obvious pitfalls of the fundamental Christian take on the Bible. If this review sounds confusing it's because, as this book unintentionally makes clear, Edgar Cayce's life and legacy are confusing. He had an odd gift that no one quite figured out. It dominated his life and that of his family and since his death has been reduced to a bizarre footnote, ignored by Christians and embraced by misguided New Agers who Cayce would have had some very fundamental disagreements with. And yet, his experience appears well documented and real enough to cause most of us to acknowledge that we are missing out on something very fundamental in our understanding, or lack thereof of what the truth and meaning are for our existence here on this tiny planet on the outskirts of an unimaginably huge universe.
Definitely worth a read, but realize that if think about it at all you'll come away with more questions than you had originally.
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Summary: GOOD INTRODUCTION TO CAYCE
Review: Conservative Christians who wonder about such seemingly unbiblical concepts as karma and reincarnation would do well to read this book. It could change their lives, much as Edgar Cayce (a conservative, biblically oriented Christian) found his own life changed once he had been introduced to Truth.
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Summary: GOOD INTRODUCTION TO CAYCE
Review: Conservative Christians who wonder about such seemingly unbiblical concepts as karma and reincarnation would do well to read this book. It could change their lives, much as Edgar Cayce (a conservative, biblically oriented Christian) found his own life changed once he had been introduced to Truth.
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Summary: Fascinating man... fascinating book!
Review: EDGAR CAYCE had a unique gift -- the ability to 'see' things most people can't. How he channeled this gift into healing countless lives is very well documented here. You'll never doubt that there's more to life than just the everyday bullshit. YOU now have a unique gift... this inspiring biography!
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Summary: Fascinating man... fascinating book!
Review: EDGAR CAYCE had a unique gift -- the ability to 'see' things most people can't. How he channeled this gift into healing countless lives is very well documented here. You'll never doubt that there's more to life than just the everyday bullshit. YOU now have a unique gift... this inspiring biography!
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Summary: A life-changing book
Review: How many times have you heard the overused term "life-changing," usually used to describe decidedly non-life-changing things? Well, this book is an exception. This biography is the first step to understanding Edgar Cayce: who he was, and the ageless wisdom he left for us. Cayce was "tapped in" to the universal river of knowledge. The lessons here will always remain valid, for they come from God. After reading this book, read Edgar Cayce's Story of Jesus, Edgar Cayce on Reincarnation, Edgar Cayce on Atlantis, and the others. To continue your studies (and expand your perceptions even further), read Seth Speaks: The Eternal Validity Of The Soul. I feel that these books, along with the Holy Bible, are the best books you can read.
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Summary: A life-changing book
Review: How many times have you heard the overused term "life-changing," usually used to describe decidedly non-life-changing things? Well, this book is an exception. This biography is the first step to understanding Edgar Cayce: who he was, and the ageless wisdom he left for us. Cayce was "tapped in" to the universal river of knowledge. The lessons here will always remain valid, for they come from God. After reading this book, read Edgar Cayce's Story of Jesus, Edgar Cayce on Reincarnation, Edgar Cayce on Atlantis, and the others. To continue your studies (and expand your perceptions even further), read Seth Speaks: The Eternal Validity Of The Soul. I feel that these books, along with the Holy Bible, are the best books you can read.
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Summary: Now I know, now I understand, now I'm not afraid anymore
Review: I find the book"There Is a River" very informative, inspirational, and life altering. After reading this book, my life took on a new perspective. I am not alone. I had so many questions the doctors could not answer. I am so very happy that a friend of mine let me borrow her copy to read. After reading the first chapter, I returned her book, went to the bookstore and purchased my own copy. I don't know where I would be right now had I not read his book. My life suddenly became clear and my mission on earth materialized to me for the first time in my life. All fear left me and was replaced with hope, love, amazement, astonishment, faith and charity. My life remain changed forever. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has had the question: who am I? what am I doing here? why should I do good to others? ailments that the doctors cannot find no treatment for, unusual things that happens to one that cannot be explained for lack of words, spiritual things, dreams or visions, etc. I went on to purchase everything I could on Edgar Cayce.
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Summary: For Every Edgar Cayce Student
Review: I have read 7 of Edgar Cayce's books, this is my 8th. I told myself that I wouldn't read anymore Egar Cayce books until I've read his life story. I'm still reading Edgar Cayce books after reading, "There is a River..." and now I appreciate his books much more now that I know who the individual is. This book is very in depth, but there are some questions that I have that remain unanswered about his life. Perhaps I'll get more info from the book, "Edgar Cayce: An American Prophet". What I love about Mr. Cayce is that through the whole book, no matter how much fame he got, or how many people looked up to him, he always stayed humble and close to the Bible, which says a lot compared to some psychics that become arrogant just because they have stronger psychic ability than most people. He used his ability not to get rich, but to help people even though he was poor himself. God bless is soul!
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