Big K: The Kundalini Story

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Summary: Not Kundalini
Review: I would have give this book less than 1 star, if that were possible. The majority of the book is nothing more than boorish discussion of how Elaine and Bob met, with more inane "new age" fluff sprinkled throughout. Often more space is devoted describing how "randy" Bob was and how Elaine was born with a "fully developed sex chakra," etc. ad nauseum. I did not buy this book to read about "the bulge in Bob's trousers.." In addition, the description of the son, who is supposedly a sociopath does not fit with the behavior described within the book. A true sociopath has no conscience. If this story is true at all (and I have my doubts) the child was misdiagnosed (an all-too-common occurrence), but he does not sound like a sociopath, and a true sociopath will not be cured by the silly meditation spoken of within this book. I agree with the previous reviewer, in that this does not sound at all like Kundalini. In my work, I often encounter people with over-active imagination and, for what little it may be worth, that is what this entire account sounds like to me. The entire experience begins one day when, suddenly, Elaine announces that she is experiencing Kundalini rising. Just like that! Unlikely given the circumstances listed within the book. Furthermore, the things she describes simply do not add up. The author may have read a bit about Kundalini, and _may_ have experienced some "Chakra activity," but a full-blown Kundalini experience this is not. There are MUCH better books available on the subject--such as, _Energies of Transformation: A Guide to the Kundalini Process_, by Bonnie L. Greenwell, _Kundalini, Evolution, and Enlightenment (Omega Book (New York, N.Y.).)_, by John Warren White, and Gopi Krishna's books. This one is mostly filler, in very large type, with much wasted space. It is almost as if they were trying to spread things out enough to fill up the book.

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Summary: A fascinating, engrossing story with broad appeal.
Review: Imagine your body being completely taken over by an unknown energy that brought on emotional, physical and spiritual changes that were beyond your control. Elaine Lehman has lived through just such an experience and she shares her unusual journey in the engrossing new book, "BIG K, The Kundalini Story." Kundalini is a particularly powerful energy that causes the evolution of the human consciousness. Little is known about it, especially in the western world. Elaine had no idea what was happening to her the day she suddenly felt an energy rise within her body that brought her immediate joy and bliss. It was Kundalini energy, and since it rose in her twenty-plus years ago, Elaine has endured a spectrum of extreme sensations, ranging from euphoric highs to debilitating physical ailments to spiritual enlightenment. Big K actually tells two stories. The first is about the Kundalini and its effects on Elaine and her family. She does an excellent job of making the Kundalini very real and understandable to the everyday reader. The other story concerns Elaine's stepson, a teenager who was continually in trouble with drugs and the law, and how his family helped him overcome his problems. The two stories complement each other as they contrast the challenges of the spiritual and physical worlds. Co-authoring the book with Elaine are her husband and daughter, Bob and Susan Lehman. Their voices are essential to the story, giving it balance and credibility by offering the observer's point of view. The Kundalini brought new dimensions and difficulties to their lives as well, changing their perception of the spiritual world forever. BIG K will fascinate anyone who has an interest in metaphysics, but its appeal is much broader than that. It's a fascinating story about ordinary people who experience an extraordinary event, something that might happen to any of us.

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Summary: Definitely a "MUST READ" book!
Review: Throughout my life I have had unexplained experiences and illnesses. Until I read Big K, The Kundalini Experience, I was unable to grasp what I was going through. This book is written in a language which is easy to understand. There are no complicated words that only a doctor would understand. Elaine's explanations of her own experiences have helped me become more patient with myself during my episodes of Kundalini. As an added bonus, Bob and Elaine's written experiences with their anti-social son, Mike, shed light on behaviors to watch for not only in my own children, but their friends as well. This book is definitely a "Must Read" for parents of all ages, even if your children are grown and gone.