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Summary: Well-titled!
Review: "The Art of Serenity" is RIGHT! This book is incredible in that it really brings you directly into the glaring face of serenity--and then serenity doesn't break eye contact!! People always say: "Do not judge a book by its cover" but I'm going to have to plead the opposite in this case. The cover of this book gives you a perfect idea of the calm nothingness that awaits inside.Take serene and multiply it times 25! THAT'S HOW SERENE YOU WILL FEEL AS YOU READ THROUGH PAGE AFTER PAGE OF "The Art of Serenity." It is the literary equivalent of a handful of sleeping pills, and I mean that in the most positive, relaxing way. In closing, I would like to assert (serenely) that if I hadn't read this 5-star book, I would never have been able to pin down what "happiness" is. I wouldn't have known that BEFORE I can love someone I have to love MYSELF... The price of this book is absolutely ridiculous for what you get: total self-comprehension.
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Summary: Rare And Precious Wisdom
Review: T. Byram Karasu, a respected teacher and author in the field of psychiatry, has ventured far beyond his field in this masterpiece of spiritual wisdom. Clearly he has been doing more than seeing patients all these years, he has been reading assiduously, absorbing the wisdom of the ages. Now, in The Art of Serenity, he distills this wisdom and his own expereinces, for all of us who are willing to taste. It is not light reading. Karasu deals with the deep questions of life. He begins with love, work, belonging, moves on to the spiritual journey, the nature of self, the acceptance of aging, and the understanding of death. His concluding chapters, dealing with God, and bringing spirituality back home to its ground in religion, are like soaring towers, straining toward the light. The final section left me stunned, wanting to go back and read the book again. The author uses clinical vignettes, folk-tales, bits of poetry, the Bible, the Quran, and many other works. His writing is fluid and graceful, with a kindly sense of humor. He says little about himself, putting himself into the background, and so his presence is powerfully felt--a man of learning, integrity, wisdom and care for others. This book, I'm afraid, is not for everyone. It does not promote (or denounce) any single religion. It is not for the narrow-minded. And, I think, it is not for the young. It is a book for those who have some maturity and life experience. For those who are ready it will be a life-changing masterpiece. Thank you, Dr. Karasu. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber
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Summary: Very enjoyable
Review: The first time I read it it made me cry. That we can sit through life without enjoying it in the least is the worst waste of any and all time. We cannont go through life with a static consciousness; we must be willing to change for the better at any moment. We must be willing to accept new things, cultures, traditions, etc. We as a people of the new millenia must be more receptive to change than anyone before us. Rapid technological advances are shrinking our world to the size of a pea. More than ever we must enjoy our lives and at the same time embrace the differences among ourselves. This book is but one that has shown me this. Another book called Dreams: Gateway to the True Self also enlightened my way to newfound freedom of expression. In this book you will find a road to a less traveled path, namely yourself. It has sold thousands of copies nationwide. Dreams is a book about the discovery of the self, a book of self knowledge, and a guide to the wisdom that is already present inside yourself.
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Summary: Nurturing, reassuring, and hopeful
Review: This book doesn't leave a stone unturned in finding all paths from all backgrounds and all schools of thought in our eternal search for inner peace and happiness. Great book. Also recommended, The Little Guide To Happiness. Another book that brings us closer to the prize.
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Summary: Nurturing, reassuring, and hopeful
Review: This book doesn't leave a stone unturned in finding all paths from all backgrounds and all schools of thought in our eternal search for inner peace and happiness. Great book. Also recommended, The Little Guide To Happiness. Another book that brings us closer to the prize.
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