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Summary: How to Bring Back Lost & Stolen Soul Fragments
Review: Author Sandra Ingerman shares ancient soul-retrieval practices in very down-to-Earth terms in her pioneering book, SOUL RETRIEVAL. While the requirements for doing successful shamanistic healing are simple (requiring crystal-clear intention and complete faith in spiritual assistance), many of us raised within modern-day Western society are likely to face our own inner skepticism that this method of healing can be effective. Ingerman masterfully addresses this and other common pitfalls, as it takes the reader on a journey of rescuing soul fragments from one's past. We often become physically ill following loss of soul or diminishment of essential spiritual energy, so soul retrieval is a healing art for one's entire being. Ingerman explains, "If the soul totally vacates the patient, the patient will die. It follows that, if the shaman can retrieve the lost soul parts, the individual can be restored to harmony and well-being. This retrieval is done by the shaman in an altered state of consciousness." SOUL RETRIEVAL contains case studies of Ingerman's involvement with numerous patients who have requested her assistance, as well as fascinating historical background on the ancient shamanic art of soul retrieval. Those who have undergone soul retrieval therapy claim as the author herself asserts, "Having my own lost soul parts restored to me brought me back to a place of wholeness. I experienced the fullness of life and a joy that I had not been sure I would ever feel again." I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in healing, shamanism, psychology, or consciousness.
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Summary: How to Bring Back Lost & Stolen Soul Fragments
Review: Author Sandra Ingerman shares ancient soul-retrieval practices in
very down-to-Earth terms in her pioneering book, SOUL RETRIEVAL.
While the requirements for doing successful shamanistic healing
are simple (requiring crystal-clear intention and complete faith
in spiritual assistance), many of us raised within modern-day
Western society are likely to face our own inner skepticism that
this method of healing can be effective. Ingerman masterfully
addresses this and other common pitfalls, as it takes the reader
on a journey of rescuing soul fragments from one's past. We often become physically ill following loss of soul or
diminishment of essential spiritual energy, so soul retrieval is
a healing art for one's entire being. Ingerman explains, "If the
soul totally vacates the patient, the patient will die. It follows
that, if the shaman can retrieve the lost soul parts, the individual
can be restored to harmony and well-being. This retrieval is done
by the shaman in an altered state of consciousness." SOUL RETRIEVAL contains case studies of Ingerman's involvement
with numerous patients who have requested her assistance, as well
as fascinating historical background on the ancient shamanic art
of soul retrieval. Those who have undergone soul retrieval therapy
claim as the author herself asserts, "Having my own lost soul parts
restored to me brought me back to a place of wholeness. I
experienced the fullness of life and a joy that I had not been sure
I would ever feel again." I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in healing,
shamanism, psychology, or consciousness. -- Cynthia Sue Larson
author of AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire and Attract Success
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Summary: Good overview but ...
Review: I didn't know what to expect with this book. I didn't think much when it said shamanic journey and personally I think that a lot of the rators are getting stuck into comparing this book by what those words mean to them then the amazing content of this book if they read it.
This book was an excellent tool for introspection. It has safe and wonderful easy EASY practices that allow you to work gentally at becoming whole. There are explanations to change the way you deal with your emotional and spiritual bodies to heal and become more connected. This book is not for those that want to achieve power but rather impowerment. It is a book that is based on the idea to heal the childhood and the innerchild.
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Summary: Informative and professional
Review: I loved this book, and I would recommend that anyone at all that is the least bit interested in learning anything at all about the work of a Shamanic Practitioner to read this book. You will follow this author exactly as she takes you on each of her journeys. Facinating. Sandra presents her book factually, and understandably so that we the reader understands fully the scope of this practice. You may also write to the author, which was an added plus. Sandra also teaches through Michael Harner's Foundation of Shamianic Studies.
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Summary: A WASTE OF MONEY
Review: I really disliked this book; it was a great disappointment. The author warns you not to attempt any soul retrieval on your own, and then she proceeds to tell you step-by-step how she performs a soul retrieval. She then (of course) gives the address for only one shamanic training workshop: the one she is involved with. This books only objective seems to be advertising. She goes on and on about how wonderful she is and how many people she's helped...She gives a few "excercises" that are totally useless. There is absolutely no practical information in this book at all. The title should have been, "Why I Am the Greatest Shaman". I honestly can't imagine why this book was written. There are MUCH better books out there that not only give you a great introduction to shamanism, but actually have some great meditations and journeying work you can safely do on your own. Basically this author sold an advertisement for her shamanism workshop in the guise of a book.
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Summary: READ THIS BOOK
Review: I would urge anyone and everyone to read this book. It is informative and easy to read. One can gain great insight into themselves as well as others. It explains a lot about the possible reasons why people act the way they do. I wish I had read it sooner.
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Summary: Whoa there horsie
Review: Some critical reviews on that first page there about the author not teaching soul retrieval and being self important. To teach shamanic soul retrieval in a book would be highly irresponsible. Also if you keep in mind that this is the FIRST book on soul retrieval and that in many ways she was the first person to teach people how to do this in the US, who was she going to reference besides her self? Also the whole thing has evolved since then as well.
This is a nice intro to soul retrieval, its not too complex, and the case studies are meant to give people a good idea of what it is, it is not a how to book. If your advanced in shamanism, this is not likely to teach you new things but might give you some insights. If you find anyone who will teach you shamanic journeying/soul retrieval in a book run the other way. The audiotape is also very nice, and the way she presents the material in the tape is very easy to understand. This is not a Carlos Castaneda type book.
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Summary: A great introduction and possible salvation
Review: This book found its way into my hands. I had no previous information concerning Shamanism or the practices there of. Upon reading this book I felt a new understanding of my own life and wanted to learn more. I found a Shaman who performed a soul retrieval for me. What Sandra Ingerman had written in this book prepared me for the experiences.
As it happened, this book was the catapult into a new "knowing". I've since loaned this book to others, and still have a list of those yet to borrow it. My excitement about this book is comparable to "salvation"! :)
But, I would also interject here that this was my first introduction to Shamanism. Those already familiar with the practices might find this book trivial. If so, please keep in mind the usefulness it holds for "beginners" and that everyone must find their own doorway.
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Summary: A great introduction and possible salvation
Review: This book found its way into my hands. I had no previous information concerning Shamanism or the practices there of. Upon reading this book I felt a new understanding of my own life and wanted to learn more. I found a Shaman who performed a soul retrieval for me. What Sandra Ingerman had written in this book prepared me for the experiences.
As it happened, this book was the catapult into a new "knowing". I've since loaned this book to others, and still have a list of those yet to borrow it. My excitement about this book is comparable to "salvation"! :)
But, I would also interject here that this was my first introduction to Shamanism. Those already familiar with the practices might find this book trivial. If so, please keep in mind the usefulness it holds for "beginners" and that everyone must find their own doorway.
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Summary: Whoa there horsie
Review: This book is a great introduction to soul retrieval from a core shamanic perspective. It reads easily and covers all the bases. I would be cautious, however, of having a soul retrieval done by anyone except a very experienced shaman. As one comment before stated, sometimes people are not ready and cannot contain the soul pieces they retrieve. An experienced shaman is able to intuit this and proceed accordingly in the best interest of the client.
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