The Way : Using the Wisdom of Kabbalah for Spiritual Transformation and Fulfillment

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Summary: Lifh Changing
Review: I read this book and it's opened a door for me. No other book, class, teacher, priest or what ever opened this door to a new life change. I felt the force of life awakening inside of me, feel there is a reason to be alive and that the force helps me be strong when push come to shove. Through all my life that I have been in pain, suffering and problems hitting me from all around, I start to look at things differently now. Only Michael Berg with his wonderful book 'The Way' did it for me. Now I can say I am a new person, ready to kick life back into truck and show all those negative forces where they really belong. Now I look at my difficulties in a different way and have a technique how to fight back and get my life as I really disserve. I want to really thank Michael Berg that gave us this book 'The Way' because without it I would be lost forever. My love and best wishes to you and your family.

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Summary: Profoundly Deep, Yet Remarkably Practical!
Review: I started reading this book on a flight from New York to Los Angeles with the intent to glance through it for about half an hour. Next thing i knew the plane was landing at LAX. Overflowing with gleaming pearls of wisdom, Michael Berg has deciphered the mysteries of Kabbalah so that everyone and anyone can embark on the ultimate path of spirituality and transformation. While most books on Kabbalah offer a discourse that is usually overly-intellectual and academic, The Way captures the heart and soul of Kabbalah, gracefully illustrating its relevance to our contemporary world and daily existence. While one may be a brilliant scholar of classical music, only a Mozart can compose a symphonic masterpiece. Michael Berg is truly a virtuoso of Kabbalistic wisdom. And this book is his first masterpiece.

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Summary: Wonderful introductory book on kabbalah
Review: Looking for a book that puts all the pieces of the puzzle together and opens the door to the age-old questions - why are we here? what is our purpose? how can we improve our lives? - well...here you go! this is a wonderful introductory work on kabbalah and personal spiritual transformation. This book helps tie all forms of mystical teachings together and gives answers where in other places, they may be lacking. If you are looking for answers, kabbalah is the key that unlocks the door and this is an excellent book to begin that journey.

One thing I must add is that kabbalah deals with very deep and profound ideas. The important thing that is brought forward with this book is a way to share those ideas simply so that the broadest part of the public can have access to them in an easy to understand format. This book does that beautifully. The basic philosophy of kabbalah is most definitely something that should be available to ANYONE that is interested in making a difference, both for themselves and for others. The FOUNDATION SHOULD ESPECIALLY BE AVAILABLE TO OUR CHILDREN so that the next generation can get a headstart. Phooey on those who think that hoarding knowledge like this is proper. The reasons for prior secrecy of this knowledge are no longer applicable.

We all must use all the tools at our disposal to become better people and learn how to better help others. This is one of those tools.

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Summary: Thought provoking
Review: Michael Bergs book The Way is a most readable and informative book on Kabbalah. It is written in bite size pieces and is easy to digest. Kabbalah means to recieve, and from my perspective it delivers. Yes it is based on the idea of Love thy neighbor, and do unto others, but the text goes far beyond those ideas and provokes the reader into thinking about thier purpose and asks why are we here, it is thought provoking and uplifing. The book expains about the power of the Zohar and of the Kabbalistic tools that have been given to all of us to use in our spiritual lives. The book has opened up a new world that has helped to create less chaos in my life and much more fullfillment and calm. I reccommend this book to any one who is in search for answers to a better life, or improving thier life.

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Summary: A Book That Reveals The Light and Makes You Want To Share It
Review: This book is an incredible book. If you were ever curious about Kabbalah this book is the answer. Michael Berg provides the reader with a clear interpretation of the meaning of Kabbalah, the meaning and purpose of life, and practical steps toward transformation. However, by no means should a reader look to Kabbalah as some kind of magic nor should a reader expect instant transformation. True transformation takes understanding, patience, time and a lot of work. Nevertheless, after reading this book one will realize that Kabbalah is a philosophy of truth and when studied will provide its students with a purpose in this world. There are a lot of Kabbalah books on the market today yet only a handful are worth the read. Michael Berg's contribution fills a void. He avoids an academic approach and goes directly to the heart, beauty and meaning of Kabbalah without getting bogged down in ecsoteric meanings, terms and definitions. Buy this book, put it in your personal library and return to it on a periodic basis. Let this book be the springboard on your way to personal and in turn to global transformation. Please note that this reviewer is in no way affiliated with the Kabbalah Center. In fact, this reviewer has some misgivings about the center which thrives by selling fairly expensive courses and products. For those serious students, stick to their free information on their website Kabbalah.com and another website called Kabbalah-web.org.