Secrets And Mysteries Of The World

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Summary: A Fascinating Read
Review: "In this book, you'll read about some of the secrets and mysteries that have greatly puzzled humankind, in some cases for centuries...I've personally visited most of the places where the mysteries in this book originate. I've walked the paths and used myself as a psychic barometer first, and then I've gone back to see if I could prove what I telepathically picked up using research, statistics, eyewitness accounts, and sometimes just good ol' common sense." - Sylvia Browne

The Bermuda Triangle, crop circles, stigmata, the crystal skulls, and spontaneous human combustion are fascinating and puzzling phenomena. As a child, I remember eagerly watching the TV show In Search Of..., hosted by Leonard Nimoy. At times frightened, I couldn't sate my curiosity when presented with unexplained mysteries like Easter Island, Sasquatch, and the lost continent of Atlantis. I couldn't get enough of these intriguing subject matters!

Although my interest in many of these types of mysteries has waned over the years, I found Sylvia Browne's new book Secrets & Mysteries of the World to be absolutely irresistible. This is one of those rare books that cross my desk which could be called a real page turner. I looked forward to reading about each phenomenon presented in this book-sometimes reading it during commercials when watching TV! I finished it in a weekend, and learned some amazing facts in the process.

One of the most intriguing subjects in Secrets & Mysteries of the World is that of tulpas. According to Browne, a tulpa is an entity created by an act of imagination. She quotes an excerpt from the book Body, Mind, & Spirit: A Dictionary of New Age Ideas, People, Places and Terms by Eileen Campbell and J.H. Brennan. In the excerpt, an amazing incident is chronicled: a woman was so interested in the concept of tulpas that she set out to create one. Employing intense visualization and concentration, she "created" a benign little monk, similar to Friar Tuck. As time wore on, her vision grew in clarity and substance-a sort of self-induced hallucination. The fascinating part of this story, though, is that her companions-who were unaware of her mental experiment-began to ask about the "stranger" who had turned up at their camp. What began with imagination began to have objective reality.

Sylvia discusses other examples of tulpa creation, including a group of Spiritualists in England (comprised of educated folk like a journalist, scientist, dentist, doctor and a businessman) who "created" a man named Edward Howard. One night, after almost a year and a half of constructing the full scope of Edward's life, the man-in the flesh-appeared to them! This story has been well-documented; in fact, Sylvia talked to a woman named Minnie Bridges, who was a student at the Spiritualist college that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle frequented, and she corroborated that she had also seen Edward. In fact, many area mediums were called upon to get rid of him.

Interestingly, Sylvia considers the Loch Ness Monster, Sasquatch, and even "the devil" tulpas created by mass belief.

Secrets & Mysteries of the World covers mysterious places, strange creatures, unexplained objects, mystic phenomena, and Christian controversies. Among these fascinating subjects, Sylvia discusses Shangri-La, Lemuria, Extraterrestrials, the fairy world, otherworldly maps and instruments, auras, black holes, the Holy Grail, and the lost years of Jesus.

Although Sylvia relies heavily on psychic information gleaned from her spirit guide Francine, she backs up the psychic information with scientific studies and historical research. At the very least, we're offered though provoking theories to these unexplained mysteries-as well as why we're here on this Earth and why many things happen as they do. Sylvia also provides the names of books, researches, and scientific studies so one can do further research on their own-and make up their own mind what to believe.

At 237 pages, Secrets & Mysteries of the World is absorbing and easy read. For those of you fascinated by phenomena like the pyramids, the Shroud of Turin, and the Ica stones, you'll be highly entertained-and given food for thought about the origin and existence of these mysteries.

Review Originally Posted At http://NewAge.BellaOnline.com


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Summary: If you love this stuff, you'll love this book.
Review: Even if you don't believe all of it, its still a great book. Sylvia Browne is funny, real and gifted. I first saw her on Montel, I went out and brought The Other Side and Back, another good book of hers and now I have most of her books. Its not just her gift that makes her so cool, but her philosophies and down to earth personality. I think I can say we're all searching now for answers through science, history, religion, etc. I know I have been, especially in this time of craziness. If your searching and you like out of this world mysteries, then get this book.

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Summary: eye-openning book!
Review: I really enjoyed this book, it's really food for thought. I can really hear Sylvia's voice in her writing. The best way to read this book is with and open mind from the beginning, she really gives you a lot to think about. I found the book to be a quick read because I enjoyed so much I couldn't put it down until I was finished. I really enjoyed part 3 of the book.

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Summary: Science, Fiction, or What?
Review: I think it is a good read but you need to take it with a healthy dose of skepticism. Ms. Brown "visits" many mysterious sites and places that for whatever reason often provoked human's wildest imagination. I liked some of her ideas, but others (for example "tulpas" - living creatures created by our minds) do not agree with my scientific mind... But whether you agree with her or not, it is still interesting to read. Try it out and then decide for yourself...

I rather pursue more trivial issues such as, for example, my longevity. One book that deals with this topic is "Can We Live 150 Years?" by M. Tombak. Check it out. There is a website with some excerpts from this book, and they also offer some free ebooks: http://www.starthealthylife.com



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Summary: Thanks again, Sylvia!
Review: I'm definitley pleased with this book. It didn't take me long to finish it.....I couldn't put it down. As with all of Sylvia's books, her writing puts you at ease and it seems as though she is talking directly to you.
She talks about different mysteries of the world that have puzzled many for years. Such as......mysterious places, strange creatures, mysterious objects and so forth. Even if you don't agree with the way she thinks, it is still very cool to see what her views are. So keep an open mind and read the book. :)

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Summary: secrets and mysteries of the world
Review: It was alright,not one of her best. but itt was a interesting read.

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Summary: Believe it or not!
Review: Sylvia has a lot to say about just about everything in this book.

recommending;The Throne Room

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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful!
Review: Sylvia has been a mentor of mine for many years. All of her books, including this one, have shed light on many facets of our planet. If you are a sceptic--don't worry. As Sylvia says, "Take what you want and leave the rest behind." If something doesn't ring true to you--then move on. Sylvia encourages all of her readers to find their own personal truth. She encourages her readers not to follow anything, especially faith, blindly. Enjoy this book!

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Summary: amusing, but not actually much there
Review: This book is vaguely entertaining, as it does offer some unique perspectives on many of the ancient myths and legends of humanity. However, that perspective is often colored by the author's apparent desire to prove just how incredible she is. Often, her explanations for mysterious phenomena have no resemblence whatsoever to common sense or scientific reality. And while I am well aware that science doesn't have all the answers (I am a witch, after all), I still expect theories to be based on some sort of circumstantial evidence. many of the theories (portrayed as statements of fact by the author), come across as elaborate delusions. For people with a passing interest in supernatural phenomena, this book is a good start. But for those of us who have been studying these topics for a while, there is nothing of value here.

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Summary: Fun, Fascinating, and Educational
Review: Wow! Sylvia's done it again. She's always fearless about talking about ghosts and spirits, and her teachings have given me comfort. Now she's tackled some of the fascinating mysteries that no one else has been able to explain. She even takes on some creepy stuff like vampires. (Sylvia says they don't exist, except as an attempt by humans to explain evil.) Her guide Francine says that crop circles are made by extraterrestrials. The ETs are communicating with symbols to show us where they're from in the galaxy. In the next 2 years we can expect to see more crop circles with much more intricate patterns. Sylvia's explanation of the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, and Giant Sea Monsters is fascinating. She calls them "tulpas" - entities created out of human imagination and the combined mental energy of thousands of thought forms. It sounds sort of like a group hallucination. I've only read about 5 chapters (there're 29) but so far, this has proven to be a not only a fun book, but it is also rich with details and history which makes it educational too.