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Summary: Sporadically Interesting, Frequently Annoying
Review: I find the subject matter of signs and coincidences very fascinating and looked forward to reading this book. It appeared to be one that delved deeply into the topic. In the middle chapters it finally does to a certain extent, but not before a belabored first section which seemed like Mr. Gaulden's abridged autobiography. I ended up skimming through the first seven chapters because, to be frank, I couldn't care less about Mr. Gaulden's first drink in 1957, his perceived 'seven deadly sins' or his poor relationship with his parents. At times, I thought I was reading a psychology textbook. Though I understand his desire to give the background that lead to his 'epiphany', he overestimated the average reader's interest in the details.I was also turned off by the religiosity and and a certain judgemental tone that was laden throughout the book. In my opinion, spiritualism, in it's purest form, is not a religion but a state of being which is why it can encompass each and every one of us. There were also too many case histories noted and not enough real discussion on the topic. I gave the book two stars for the information that was interesting and somewhat enlightening. Mr. Gaulden frequently talks about one's ego being a deterrent to spiritual enlightenment - it's too bad he didn't understand that one's ego can also be a deterrent to writing a good book on spirituality.
Rating:
Summary: Sporadically Interesting, Frequently Annoying
Review: I find the subject matter of signs and coincidences very fascinating and looked forward to reading this book. It appeared to be one that delved deeply into the topic. In the middle chapters it finally does to a certain extent, but not before a belabored first section which seemed like Mr. Gaulden's abridged autobiography. I ended up skimming through the first seven chapters because, to be frank, I couldn't care less about Mr. Gaulden's first drink in 1957, his perceived 'seven deadly sins' or his poor relationship with his parents. At times, I thought I was reading a psychology textbook. Though I understand his desire to give the background that lead to his 'epiphany', he overestimated the average reader's interest in the details. I was also turned off by the religiosity and and a certain judgemental tone that was laden throughout the book. In my opinion, spiritualism, in it's purest form, is not a religion but a state of being which is why it can encompass each and every one of us. There were also too many case histories noted and not enough real discussion on the topic. I gave the book two stars for the information that was interesting and somewhat enlightening. Mr. Gaulden frequently talks about one's ego being a deterrent to spiritual enlightenment - it's too bad he didn't understand that one's ego can also be a deterrent to writing a good book on spirituality.
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Summary: Inspirational Reading
Review: If your looking for confirmation. It is here. On many pages I would find his real life stories so similar to mine. It was a confirming that my spiritual journey is not solitary. This book is an easy read. One you'll want to share with friends.
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