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Summary: Questionable theology
Review: I found this book difficult to accept. Anderson claims to be in communication with various saints (St Teresa and others) but emphatically states that there is no such thing as the hell, the devil, evil spirits, etc. and that everyone (including murderers, rapists, suicides, etc.) goes to 'the garden', which is a direct contradiction of Biblical teachings. He expresses surprise that some people question his sources as possibly being evil spirits even though the Bible clearly warns against mediums, soothsayers and the like. He repeatedly refers to God as 'the Infinite Light', which sounds too close to Lucifer (from the Latin 'lucem ferre', or bringer of light) for my comfort.
I don't doubt Anderson's 'gifts' and I suspect that he is a compasionate individual, but as a Christian I cannot accept many of his statements, including that he is in communication with various saints.
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Summary: An Inspiration to all who believe
Review: I lost my dearest mom on August 30 so I am among those, George ranks as facing one of life's greatest challenges, grief. This is perhaps what initiated my readings in the area of spirit, to console myself. Nature as science defines it is a vast machine of indifference, having brought forth human consciousness for no reason, and ending same in biological death for no reason. At best a depression philosophy of life.
This book will help those in need or assurance that our loved ones survive death, actually do so. It also is a book written in what I sense is the sincerest of styles. Mr. Anderson does not claim God like status, only that he has a special gift to communicate with conscious beings beyond our material dimension.
I recommend this book to all those who wish to be comforted, but I do not think this book would convince the Amazing Randi type disbelievers.
Georege Anderson is in the star class of psychic mediums and indeed, if George were a fraud would not the skeptics have caught him in his more than 25 years of readings.
Read the book, I think you'll enjoy it. If you've lost a loved one, its a elevator for your own spirit to read.
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Summary: Very Nice
Review: I read this book over the weekend. I have always liked George Anderson. I have a good feel for people and I can say without a doubt he is very genuine. You can feel the love of the souls from the hereafter reflected right through him. This book is excellent advice for all people. Bereaved or not bereaved. Quite honestly, it's probably some advice we don't want to hear or like to hear but it's what we NEED to hear. I applaud him for helping the people he as helped and for his honesty. I couldn't help thinking as I was reading the book that one day I am going to have to face a more difficult challenge then I ever had before in my life and I hope I remember to pick up this book. I'll need it.
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Summary: Not enough in it for the casual gardening fan
Review: It's helpful to those of us who have lost someone dear, but for those of us who just picked it up looking for a book to help us with our garden problems, it just isn't suitable. The authors have made a great deal of palaver about the garden metaphor, but if you ask me, I fon't think either has spent a great dealof time on his knees in the dirt with a trowel in his hand. I originally bought this book as a way of combining my interests in the afterlife with some practical compost advice I sought, and although some of the meditative prose of the authors struck me as being very soothing, I found myself increasingly annoyed by the way Anderson kept talking vaguely about the garden without bothering to get all his details correct. I understand that in his younger years George Anderson was in fact an expert gardener, but it's been a long time since he got any mulch under his nails, and it shows. Just a few photos would have been nice. Also--too much emphasis on flowers and trees, not enough on other types of gardens. Add a star if you believe in reincarnation.
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Summary: A Book of Spiritual Insight and Healing
Review: Once or twice in a life time a book comes along that touches the soul and heart so deeply, that one can not help but to change from the "healing." Walking in the Garden of Souls" by George Anderson and Andrew Barone, is one such book. Their first book, "Lessons from the Light" was a phenomenal work and a blessing for readers. While focused on the gift of mediumship and its purpose, this new work continues where "Lessons" left off. This book provides a deep and spiritual insight into the purpose of our lives, the journey of our souls both on earth and in the hereafter. The miracle of the book is the way that it also touches the spirit to the core and provides an intense healing for those who grieve. The writing is superb and flows as a spiritual lesson in death and bereavement. Even our grieving, as the book details, is but a lesson of learning in which we will be rewarded for in the eternal and beautiful hereafter. The authors also touch on several universal and deep principles, such as "everything that ever happens to us" has Divine purpose and order behind it; and all suffering and hardships are but steps toward a great reward in the hereafter; and, that life is really a journey of the soul, which continues in the hereafter.
I have had the blessing of a private reading with Mr. Anderson a little over a year ago. To say that it changed by life forever, would be an understatement. The hour that I spent in the reading with him was the most life-changing, phenomenal experience of my life. Truly I came away a different person experiencing a deep spiritual and psychological healing of grief. To have the blessing of a reading with him is truly a life-changing event. For those who have not had the benefit of a reading with him, "Walking in the Garden of Souls" serves as a "second" best healing source from the gift of this remarkable man. This book is a real testament to the learning that he has undergone through his gift, and now, encourged by the souls in the hereafter, shares it with the world. This book far surpasses any that I have ever read related to mediumship, death, dying and bereavement. Truly, this new book by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Barone is Divinely inspired and guided. A true gift of healing from the Eternal Light.
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Summary: NOT ENOUGH GARDEN; TOO MUCH GEORGE
Review: Sorry, I like George Anderson but this was more of an autobiography than a walk in the garden. Hello from Heaven by the Guggenheim's was much more what I was looking for.
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Summary: An Honest "Medium"
Review: The author comes to the topic of the afterlife from the perspective of a medium who is bringing messages from recently dead people to their loved ones. So the focus is on dealing with the grief of losing a loved one.One of the unique issues that he deals with is that suffering, whether physical or emotional, is worth going through, because of the rewards it brings in the afterlife. I wish he went into some detail about what those rewards are. He is also the first author I've read who makes the point that the souls want very much to communicate with us. And he brings a unique interpretation of suicide, which is the most humane and gentle interpretation I've seen. This is a very compassionate and uplifting book. I give him credit for taking on the religious right squarely, with a right cross, by saying flat out that there is no devil. Many Americans, particularly in the south, believe strongly in the existence of the devil, and George Anderson doesn't mince words when he tells them that they are dead wrong. There are so many books dealing with subjects of marginal interest. This one deals with what will happen to you after you die. And George Anderson definitely seems on the level.
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Summary: An Honest "Medium"
Review: The author comes to the topic of the afterlife from the perspective of a medium who is bringing messages from recently dead people to their loved ones. So the focus is on dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. One of the unique issues that he deals with is that suffering, whether physical or emotional, is worth going through, because of the rewards it brings in the afterlife. I wish he went into some detail about what those rewards are. He is also the first author I've read who makes the point that the souls want very much to communicate with us. And he brings a unique interpretation of suicide, which is the most humane and gentle interpretation I've seen. This is a very compassionate and uplifting book. I give him credit for taking on the religious right squarely, with a right cross, by saying flat out that there is no devil. Many Americans, particularly in the south, believe strongly in the existence of the devil, and George Anderson doesn't mince words when he tells them that they are dead wrong. There are so many books dealing with subjects of marginal interest. This one deals with what will happen to you after you die. And George Anderson definitely seems on the level.
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Summary: Questionable theology
Review: The only criticism I have about this book is that there is not much new information for those of us who have read his previous books. It's still uplifting and inspiring, but less so since I have already heard most of it before.
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Summary: An excellent book about the hereafter and life on Earth
Review: This book is even better than George Anderson's first book, "Lessons from the Light", as it focuses more on peoples' life purpose, rather than the circumstances of their passing. It's an excellent book for those curious about hearing a medium's perspective on the cycle of life and how we can all make the most of our lives on Earth.
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