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Summary: An interesting philosophy concerning the actions of society.
Review: An interesting look at the societies over time and the ways in which a society should operate. The mother, father and child all accounting for aggregate behavior of the world during the corresponding Aeons. The only reason I did not rate the book with 5 stars is because of the string of 28 characters and the mathematics buried within the book that have plagued my mind since the first reading.
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Summary: The finest guideline to a new era.
Review: If you are to read any book in your life, read this one
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Summary: Crowley brilliantly lays down the LAW.
Review: The Book Of The Law is the bible of Thelema(Crowley' very own religion based on the divinely inspired motto "Do What Thou Whilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"). It is a beautiful blend of esoteric poetry and philosophy.Regardless of your occult leanings or misgivings I feel that this book should be read by anyone with an appreciation for poetic literature.It is undeniably ahead of it's time and possibly the most important message of the Aeon(according to Crowley at least.)Definitly a must have purchase for anyone pursuing the great work.
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Summary: A supreme work of mystic poetry - but really not much more
Review: Crowley's work has little to do with "hating God" or "being your own god" or "the whirling of the electric void," etc., etc. This is a book of mystic poetry, allegedly dictated to Crowley by a supernatural being of some sort. Like much of Crowley's work, there is sublime beauty here, interspersed with sheer nonsense and the man's obnoxious egotism. However, it is the basis for a great deal of magickal thought and theory. Crowley was obviously a man of insight, and, it must be said, a great magickian, but he was hampered by his need for attention and his addictive nature. All those qualities are here displayed in this book, which is why it draws its share of demented worshippers as well as wise people who can objectively study it to discern his insights. And make no mistake; the book does take study, and thought. It is worth reading, especially for the student of occult thought, but remember to take your extra-large grain of salt with you at all times when venturing into Crowleyland. That being said, the Invocation of Nuit is purely beautiful. Aggravating but profoundly enlightening.
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Summary: Do what thou wilt...
Review: If you hate God and want to live for yourself buy and read this book! It is a classic and all my friends talk about it! I've read my copy so much it wore out and I had to buy a new one! Read the book and you will REALLY "become your own God!"
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Summary: The Magickal Formula Of The Aeon of Horus
Review: Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.These are hard words to live by. What is my true will? How do I go about doing it? The Book of The Law tells how. No, not is straight forward, simplistic language, nor in rules or dogma to be followed without question, like sheep to the slaughter. But it does answer them for those who will listen. Read The Book of the Law. Put it down. Cogitate on it. Read it again. Then again. Then read the extended commentary "The Law is For All". You may not come away from the experience as a Thelemite, but you will come away changed for the better. I did, after a thirty year spiritual search to litteraly the four corners of the World. Love is the Law, Love under Will.
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Summary: do what i wilt?
Review: qabala is a very complex but fascinating journey as you all know. . . all i can say is it's worth its being tedious (sorry if i offended anyone with that word, i can't think of another to use!). just like the qabala, its hard to explain. beautiful stuff.
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Summary: THE LAW IS FOR ALL Even for you.
Review: This book should be read by every individual capable of reading. If you can't read get someone to read it to you. I mean everyone. White, Black, Mormon, Jew, Catholic, Protestant, Male, Female, Gay, Straight, Sane, Insane, Bigoted, Tolerant, Famous, Infamous, Nuns, Serial Killers, Prostitutes, Politicians, Doctors, Lawyers, Cops, Criminals, Alcoholics, Teetotallers etc. etc. etc. Ignore the warning at the end of this book to destroy it. Read it again and again and again. Then if you so desire study the imp Crowley's work. I recommend starting with Moonchild, then Diary of a Drug Fiend. After this you will know what you want to do next.
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Summary: Paper shattering the fetters of humanity.
Review: Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. 93! What else can be said about this Book. It contains the single Law that can allow every man, woman, and child to achieve their True Will. The book of the ages, or at least the Third Aeon. I've been in awe of Crowley (his Magickal and spiritual works; his personal habits and predjudices are repellent) since my first reading of this book about a year and a half ago. FANTASTIC! Love is the Law, Love under Will.
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Summary: Force and fire, and love of limitless possibility.
Review: Love divine and unbridled seeps through these lines of velvet glory. The law is for all, to be interpreted by each individual according to their capacity to understand. I believe the Book of The Law was delivered through Sir Aleister Crowley, "the wickedest man alive," to liberate man and womankind, equally, from the fetters of superstition, dogma, tradition, and convention. It is a declaration of war upon any who would seek to enslave the creative spirit of humankind. 'There is no god but man'- is a sophisticated yet simple philosophy which few are selfpossesed enough to accept! I cannot wait for it to be translated into Arabic! The Book of the Law is Freedom caged in verse, guaranteed to confound those who would seek to control us, and liberate those who are ready to think for themselves. Love is the law, love under will.
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