The Sai Prophecy

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Summary: Great book, could be less technical
Review: I found the book a great read, a great story! Unfortunately, many readers will find distracting to continuously flip back to the glossary to look up some non-Western term that Ms. Gardner presents in the text. While her attempt to be accurate in the details is commendable, it might have been better to present non-Western terms in other ways.

Having been exposed in-depth to many world religions, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism included, I would say that her portrayal of militant Islam is also very accurate. That being said, I would also say that this book *is* a work of fiction, and should be read with that fact in mind.

Rating:
Summary: Great book, could be less technical
Review: I found the book a great read, a great story! Unfortunately, many readers will find distracting to continuously flip back to the glossary to look up some non-Western term that Ms. Gardner presents in the text. While her attempt to be accurate in the details is commendable, it might have been better to present non-Western terms in other ways.

Having been exposed in-depth to many world religions, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism included, I would say that her portrayal of militant Islam is also very accurate. That being said, I would also say that this book *is* a work of fiction, and should be read with that fact in mind.

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Summary: A Must Read
Review: I found this book to be excellent. It grasps your attention right from the start. Is a must for anyone that likes adventure and a captivating story. I liked it more than "The Celestine Prophecy", due to the fact that even though this book is fiction, the main character that it is based on is not. A must read in this age and time. Margarita Schomaker

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Summary: Great Reading
Review: I throughly enjoyed this book. It is well written, good character development, good story line. My favorite part is the tolerance it teaches for all religions. It was hard to put down, I wanted to read it quickly, then like all great books, I didn't want it to end. I highly recommend it whether or not you know or care to know about Sathya Sai Baba. I had previously no interest in this Indian "Avatar", even when visiting India for 3 months. I'm sorry I didn't read this at that time as I would have certainly visited his ashram. This is a novel, part fiction, all entertaining. Enjoy it you will. Vivian.

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Summary: Hidden jewels
Review: I was looking for a good novel that interpreted 21st century geopolitics from a spiritual perspective. Sai Prophecy certainly presents a promising, inventive plot that follows the spiritual growth of several generations of one family and their involvement with the three incarnations of avatar Sai Baba and key political figures. Unfortunately, the author's writing skills are not enough to pull it off, as major plot shift after plot shift occurs with little explanation or justification. I also found the author's political positions naive and irritating -- the bad guys are Arab fundamentalists who undermine the spiritual greatness of America by cutting taxes and aid to Israel! The sections dealing with Sai Baba's influence on the key players are very interesting, but the character's emotional responses to actual or near miraculous events are treated so superficially as to make one laugh. I'm still looking for a readable spiritual/political thriller.

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Summary: Wishful thinking at its best!
Review: It's an interesting story that any good Christian, Jew or Muslim would be appalled at. If Sai Baba is based on a true guru, then he sounds very much like the Antichrist. Jesus says of the end of the age, "For many will come in My name saying 'I am the Christ' and will deceive many. (Matt. 24:5) It's funny, I didn't catch that Biblical gem quoted in this book.

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Summary: An inspired, mystical, magical breath of life.
Review: The very breath of life is in this book. It courses through your veins as you read the words that are capable of breathing life into you as you recognize the truths spoken in its story.

The Sai Prophecy is not only inspired. It is magical, and it is mystical, for it has the power to renew and give life to its reader. Barbara Gardner has written a gift for those with eyes to see.