Rating:  Summary: Success Review: I haven't read the book but I listen to the tapes and I love it. Because unlike what others say, Wayne makes being successful and wealthy very comfortable and relaxing, you don't have to compete with others, it is not a race and you don't have to bring someone else down to bring yourself up. You can actually enjoy your life while being successful.
Rating:  Summary: horrible Review: Wayne DYer is a person who is seriously confused. He constantly contradicts himself. He refers continually to differing religions in an attempt to present a "mish-mash" philosophy that cannot possibly be right.For example: He will promote Zen Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity all in the same breath. This is an extreme example of ultimate ignorance. Buddhism denies the existence of God. Christianity believes in one God (monotheism) and Hinduism believes in many gods (polytheism). Hinduism and Christianity fully reject absolute Deism (that God or gods are impersonal) while Wayne seems to teach a destic or dualistic world view. In one breath, Wayne will reject the notion of a sovereign and infinite God and teach Taoistic philosophy, then he will turn to Animistic philosophy, and in the next sentence he will go to Christianity, then Hinduism, then Buddhism, then Shintoism, heck maybe even throw some Janism and Zoroastrianism in there! Talk about total confusion. One paragraph he will talk about God (or gods or god with a little "g"- ask Wayne which one he is referring to at any given time), and in the next sentence talk about how YOU can do it all! So which is it wayne? Does an independent God really exist or are we all "god?" Does 6 billion people all add up to an infinite God? What kind of math are you teaching? Dont you know wayne that Buddhism rejects the idea of heaven? Dont you know that Hinduism and Christianity teach opposing views of spirituality? Don't you realize that Buddhism, animism, and Zoroastrianism completely contradict each other? Don't you know anything about what you are teaching? This guy takes bits and pieces out of every religion, and tosses them around like a Caesar salad and expects you to be stupid enough to buy into it. Unfortunately for Wayne, so much of it contradicts, it is completely impossible to put any amount of credibility on him. I truly, seriously believe that his personal life is as confused as his stew-pot philosophy. If you dont mind contradictions and logical fallacies, then this is the book for you!
Rating:  Summary: Even my fellow skeptics would love this book.. Review: I am not a "new ager" but much more inclinded to "serious" material involving self esteem and bettering oneself. For years I had even avoided reading books by Dyer simply because of the "new age" label he had aquired. Then I happened to pick up, then purchase this book and the skeptic was swayed. In many ways, in my humble opinion, Dyer and Dr Stephen Hawkings both believe in the laws of physics and that there is an unseen element or power at work that we can harness and use. So there I would sit in bed with my stack of books (I read three a week on average) and this book was the one I picked up first and having read one or two chapters, and then put the book aside, while I both read a chapter or two from other books, allowing what I had read to be digested in my mind overnight and over the next day. Then I would repeat the process. Now I readily admit that perhaps it is mind over matter, or like prayer is to me, a relaxing element that allows my body to work more effiency. But the fact is that since I have begun to seriously think about and allow each element he teaches to be incorporated into my daily life, things have gotten much better than I ever imagined. Now I admit I have a nice life, but like most people there were/are elements I desired change in. The Fourth and Fifth principles were most helpful. Number one the toughie. I encourage my fellow skeptics to check the book out. Even if you change and allow just one or two of the principles to become a positive change it will be worth the price of the book.
Rating:  Summary: The Best and Most Important Book Written by Wayne Dyer Review: Wayne Dyer with the guidance of Shri Guruji has given the world the spiritual manifestation techniques (known in the east for ages)in his truly important book. Mr. Dyer adroitly veils (in the beginning of the book anyway), the spiritual evolution the reader undergoes (and evolutionary mindset), while coaxing the reader with more mundane material manifestations initially (very effective and necessary). Further recommended reading for meditation techniques is the excellent book by Sri Chinmoy "Meditation" (as well as all his books). Other books for advanced readers are; "Intuition" by Judee Gee, and "KYBALION" by Three Initiates.
Rating:  Summary: Dr. Dyer Hits A Homerun Review: This is a wonderful book that was easy to read and comprehend. I take it with me everywhere and refer to it on a daily basis. He has struck a cord with me and how I live my life. His principles are straight forward and will allow anyone who is willing to better their lives. A must read for anybody that wants to make positive changes in their life
Rating:  Summary: Manifest Your Destiny: The Nine Spiritual Review: As a former Jesuit and Buddhist/Vedantist practitioner for 14 years and a married householder for 16 years, I have read scores of books in the Great Tradition of spiritual literature. Dyer's "Manifest Your Destiny" is one of the best books I have ever read. It is not a "method" for manifesting what you want, but a needed call to change your thoughts and beliefs so that you might know that you (along with all of creation) are one with the universal Spirit or God-force. It is this knowing, I believe, that forms the foundation for genuine manifestation that goes beyond using the mind which has only the past to draw upon. Read this book slowly as a meditation and it will very likely draw you in, as it did me, to the sacred place from which it was written. Read it in a mood of quiet and reverence and you will be well on your way to manifesting what you want most in life.
Rating:  Summary: Insightful and inspiring! Strictly for non-materialists! Review: One of these evergreen (audio-)books, which could teach you the World if you are open enough to accept it as it is (taught). I think it was very much worth to hear Wayne's voice and sacrifice some details of the book (since this version is abridged) for later. I do recommend the book for those people who want to find or deepen spirituality in their relation towards the world, the family, the self. This is not a book on how to become materially rich, it is one that will make you spiritually richer instead. Go for it and trust Wayne!
Rating:  Summary: cover one of your eyes and face the mirror Review: The first chapter is quite good, but he forgot to tell his readers that you needed a bridge to be one with God. "I am the way and the light......", said Jesus. And you have to correlate John 9:4-5 and Luke 6:39-40. Rumi gave a hint when he said that without the compassion of Shamis-i-Tabriz, he would not become one with the Ocean. Of course, he has to pierce the moon first before he experience the Ocean. I am not claiming anything. I am just clarifying some things for future travellers, whatever that means to persons who might encounter my small contribution. Mr. Dyer seemed to simplify anything. It is really simple but it is not that simple. Thank you.
Rating:  Summary: Bridges the spiritual and physical aspects of ourselves. Review: Wayne Dyer continues to expand his spiritual horizons and, thus, our own. In this easy-to-read book on manifesting your desires, he explains in a very believable way how we can have whatever we want in life. Through visualization and meditation, he shows the reader how to ATTRACT into the physical what has already been created in the spiritual world!
Rating:  Summary: Wishful Thinking Masked As Spiritual Insight Review: I read this book and tried not to be judgemental (at least not until the author had his say), and then I re-read it again. Dyer apparently wants you to just accept his word about how-the-world-works, and offers you spiritual principles that he seems to have pulled out of the air or from other authors. Yet reading them, ignoring the contradictions inherent in being a spiritual person while simultaneously trying to get that promotion, or "anything" else you want, I couldn't see any real practical value. You can chant or meditate all you want, and aside from the inner peace that might result (which should be enough), it is extremely unlikely you'll be able to directly acquire any "real" world goods: a job, relationship, financial security. Having studied and practiced many New Age and Christian beliefs, I realize that these "spiritual principles" are more likely to get one to accept the way things and criticise oneself for not having enough faith, then to getting anything you want. Surely our local libraries have dozens of texts with the same sort of pap. Buy a book with down-to-earth practical principles.
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