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Summary: A little "Peace" of Heaven
Review: Ahhh. What a wonder is this book (any part of which MAY be reproduced or copied, by the way - classy, classy, classy) and what a wonder was this dear woman's life. She reminds one of the traveling saints of India with her personal dedication to her Truth and her tireless living of her message of peace. This book came to me as a gift while I myself was on the road on tour, and I immediately felt the simple truth of Peace's living message. The book is simply written, easy to read, and provides the reader a glimpse into the truly spiritual and faithful life. I think Peace lived the life that deep down we all would like to live. If she can do it to the extent she did, so can we all in our own way.
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Summary: A little "Peace" of Heaven
Review: Ahhh. What a wonder is this book (any part of which MAY be reproduced or copied, by the way - classy, classy, classy) and what a wonder was this dear woman's life. She reminds one of the traveling saints of India with her personal dedication to her Truth and her tireless living of her message of peace. This book came to me as a gift while I myself was on the road on tour, and I immediately felt the simple truth of Peace's living message. The book is simply written, easy to read, and provides the reader a glimpse into the truly spiritual and faithful life. I think Peace lived the life that deep down we all would like to live. If she can do it to the extent she did, so can we all in our own way.
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Summary: Peace Pilgrim's words are powerful but so basic & simple
Review: From 1953 until 1981 Peace Pilgrim walked thousands of miles for peace among nations, groups and individuals, as well as for inner peace. She walked penniless, giving up even her name and her past identity, to live her faith. Consequently, this compilation of her teachings, to me, has enormous credibility, and the authentic ring of inner truth. This is the simplest and purest guide to inner peace I've ever encountered. It should appeal to people of all faiths, but especially to those of no faith -- seekers of spiritual truth who, for whatever reason, are not attracted to any particular "organized" religion. In essence, her message is a pure distillation of those core spiritual beliefs shared by virtually all religions. Peace Pilgrim belonged to no denomination. The kernel of spiritual truth is too often obscured by dogma, she believed. Yet this remarkable woman was welcomed and embraced as a speaker and teacher in churches of many faiths. Such was the universality of her message. Peace Pilgrim's simple guidance: live a life of service, leave behind a self-centered and materialistic life based on ego and possessions, love and show compassion for every person, live by the Golden Rule, banish negative thinking, look within for your own divine purpose. The purity and simplicity of her message is astoundingly. I've already seen a transformation in my own life from taking this book to heart. Working actively to eliminate negative thinking, I find myself remarkably serene in the face of daily provocations and irritations. Peace Pilgrim has taught me that allowing others to get under my skin has absolutely no impact on the "offenders," and hurts only me. Amazingly, I find myself viewing with compassion those I would have previously despised. This is, indeed, one powerful book.
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Summary: A simple, powerful guide to finding inner peace
Review: From 1953 until 1981 Peace Pilgrim walked thousands of miles for peace among nations, groups and individuals, as well as for inner peace. She walked penniless, giving up even her name and her past identity, to live her faith. Consequently, this compilation of her teachings, to me, has enormous credibility, and the authentic ring of inner truth. This is the simplest and purest guide to inner peace I've ever encountered. It should appeal to people of all faiths, but especially to those of no faith -- seekers of spiritual truth who, for whatever reason, are not attracted to any particular "organized" religion. In essence, her message is a pure distillation of those core spiritual beliefs shared by virtually all religions. Peace Pilgrim belonged to no denomination. The kernel of spiritual truth is too often obscured by dogma, she believed. Yet this remarkable woman was welcomed and embraced as a speaker and teacher in churches of many faiths. Such was the universality of her message. Peace Pilgrim's simple guidance: live a life of service, leave behind a self-centered and materialistic life based on ego and possessions, love and show compassion for every person, live by the Golden Rule, banish negative thinking, look within for your own divine purpose. The purity and simplicity of her message is astoundingly. I've already seen a transformation in my own life from taking this book to heart. Working actively to eliminate negative thinking, I find myself remarkably serene in the face of daily provocations and irritations. Peace Pilgrim has taught me that allowing others to get under my skin has absolutely no impact on the "offenders," and hurts only me. Amazingly, I find myself viewing with compassion those I would have previously despised. This is, indeed, one powerful book.
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Summary: A definite must-read!!
Review: I am not going to give a lot details to this wonderful book. I must say that reading it was a life-altering experience. I could not put this book down when I read it. Ironically, I was able to print the entire text of this book for free off the internet (Peace Pilgrim did not write this book for the money--ALL of her writings were free). All I can say is that I plan on giving everyone I love a copy for Christmas! Everyone should read this book, it was ineffable. Get a copy today!
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Summary: INCREDIBLE!!!!
Review: I read this book several years ago and was stunned to think that such a remarkable person could have actually existed! Her friends have done a wonderful job of compiling the materials for this book. I have read and reread this book. I imagine I will wear it out before I am through. Her message was simple, her thoughts were clear. Her 28 year pilgrimage was awe inspiring!
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Summary: A definite must-read!!
Review: My sister gave me this book fourteen or fifteen years ago. When I first read it I felt as though I became somewhat of a different person. Peace Pilgrim's life had been lived so deliberately, in such an uplifting manner that I couldn't help but to be touched and lifted by her words and experiences. It helped me make a decision about changing my career to one that allowed me to be of greater service to others (retail sales to nursing home administration). And the book's reading and rereading have brought a dimension of truth and peace to my life that I may not have found otherwise. I am very grateful to her for setting the ultimate example of living one's life according to their "highest light". My last comment is that you get a sense that "Peace" is a regular, real person. Her language and words are very down-to-earth and rather homespun. I hope that you enjoy this insightful work as much as I have.
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Summary: A Life-Changing Experience...
Review: My sister gave me this book fourteen or fifteen years ago. When I first read it I felt as though I became somewhat of a different person. Peace Pilgrim's life had been lived so deliberately, in such an uplifting manner that I couldn't help but to be touched and lifted by her words and experiences. It helped me make a decision about changing my career to one that allowed me to be of greater service to others (retail sales to nursing home administration). And the book's reading and rereading have brought a dimension of truth and peace to my life that I may not have found otherwise. I am very grateful to her for setting the ultimate example of living one's life according to their "highest light". My last comment is that you get a sense that "Peace" is a regular, real person. Her language and words are very down-to-earth and rather homespun. I hope that you enjoy this insightful work as much as I have.
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Summary: Truly life changing
Review: One time in my life when I was really confused and troubled I read "Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawain and found it to be good guidance. A lot of things changed in my life and I became happy again. But a lot of what I found there just seemed kind of weird and eventually the strength of it ran out for me. Later I read an article about Peace Pilgrim in Utne Reader. It was the most compelling and soul touching thing I had ever seen. I really tried to live up to the advice it offered. One thing I particularly remember was how the Peace Pilgrim suggested to live all the good things one believed in; that believing in a good thing would be perfectly useless unless one lived that belief. She wrote of living as many good things as one could and that the more one did this, the more light would be opened up to a person. This was the beginning of my spiritual walk. Peace Pilgrim's life and work in her own words is the most inspirational book I have ever read or will ever read...
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Summary: Truly life changing
Review: One time in my life when I was really confused and troubled I read "Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawain and found it to be good guidance. A lot of things changed in my life and I became happy again. But a lot of what I found there just seemed kind of weird and eventually the strength of it ran out for me. Later I read an article about Peace Pilgrim in Utne Reader. It was the most compelling and soul touching thing I had ever seen. I really tried to live up to the advice it offered. One thing I particularly remember was how the Peace Pilgrim suggested to live all the good things one believed in; that believing in a good thing would be perfectly useless unless one lived that belief. She wrote of living as many good things as one could and that the more one did this, the more light would be opened up to a person. This was the beginning of my spiritual walk. Peace Pilgrim's life and work in her own words is the most inspirational book I have ever read or will ever read...
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