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Summary: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
Review: Gregg Braden's infectious enthusiasm is evident in every page of his book, THE ISAIAH EFFECT, as he describes his quest to find ancient wisdom in sacred places around the world. Braden covers some big ideas in THE ISAIAH EFFECT, including: how ancient spiritual writings have been removed and/or altered in much of our modern western education; the tremendous significance that those ancient writings have for us today; and how these teachings explain ways that we can rediscover how to choose the outcomes and possibilities in our life. Braden takes us on an exciting spiritual adventure to Egypt, Tibet, Peru, and the American southwest as he ponders these questions and shares his epiphanies along the way.I find the single most powerful section in THE ISAIAH EFFECT to be Braden's explanation of how to regain the lost language of prayer by learning to align one's thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This "fifth mode of prayer" is not anything like the more common categories of prayer noted by prayer researchers (Colloquial, Petitionary, Ritualistic, Meditative). Those of us who have experienced times of being at one with everything will be thrilled to see this way of praying being adequately described in some detail. I am also fascinated by Braden's assertion that several different religions and cultures describe prophecies of apolocalypse side-by-side with an alternative path of peace and cooperation. Both possibilities may seem to be contradictory, yet they are likely helping to show us how we can actively participate in selecting the future we prefer. This book renews my sense of optimism that together, people of Earth can join in prayer to make a choice between greed, comfort and profit... or love, strength, and balance.
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Summary: Our Pass to Peace
Review: Gregg Braden's, The Isaiah Effect, is probably one of the most important works of our time. Having lucidly given background on quantum physics and the meaning in our everyday lives, as well as researched lost biblical teachings and prophecy, Gregg not only effectively clarifies the role we have in recognizing a peaceful world, but clearly and concisely reveals how and where we must begin. I believe this to be an inspired work, written with heart rather than ego, and would recommend it to anyone willing to take the time to read it. You'll be glad you picked it up. It reads quickly, and can change your thinking forever.
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Summary: I can "do something!"
Review: I appreciated the author's gifted scientific and spiritual insight. Some of the material is quite frightening, so it's understandable that some egos' denial mechanisms may feel the need to attempt belittling the book from their current interpretation of it. In light of our current world situation this book provides to the reader an internal locus of control, being that of prayer. After reading this I believe I've been been given the tools necessary to participate in the upliftment and healing of our collective conscioussness. One by one, each of us can co-create a desirable outcome to the challenge that lies before us. Highly recommended!
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Summary: SAVE YOUR $
Review: I bought this book in a bookstore, so I cannot blame Amazon.com for not providing enough information about its content. From the cover I was expecting to learn something about 1) the prophet Isaiah -- especially some mysterious, recently unearthed version 2) a scientifically critical and rational way to examine prayer, and 3)how Gregg Braden managed to create a synthesis of Old Testament prophecy and quantum mechanics. The single star rating should illustrate how far short he has fallen in all of these goals. As near as I can tell, Mr. Braden is a tour guide and a New-Age philosophy advocate. This book represents another way to drum up business...a new way to attract tourists. Consistent with that perspective, Isaiah only rates a superficial treatment, while his visit to Tibet is treated as a sacred and monumental event in human history. The word "quantum" appears throughout the book, but never in a way that suggests Mr. Braden has the background to do more than use it in an occasional sentence. Last, his ideas on prayer being a harmonization of mind, body and feelings is just silly. In short, this book could be of interest to a "New-Age-Post-Modern wanderer starting out on a spiritual journey. However, for the serious amateur scientist or theologian, this book is of little value.
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Summary: Where's Isaiah?
Review: I bought this book in a bookstore, so I cannot blame Amazon.com for not providing enough information about its content. From the cover I was expecting to learn something about 1) the prophet Isaiah -- especially some mysterious, recently unearthed version 2) a scientifically critical and rational way to examine prayer, and 3)how Gregg Braden managed to create a synthesis of Old Testament prophecy and quantum mechanics. The single star rating should illustrate how far short he has fallen in all of these goals. As near as I can tell, Mr. Braden is a tour guide and a New-Age philosophy advocate. This book represents another way to drum up business...a new way to attract tourists. Consistent with that perspective, Isaiah only rates a superficial treatment, while his visit to Tibet is treated as a sacred and monumental event in human history. The word "quantum" appears throughout the book, but never in a way that suggests Mr. Braden has the background to do more than use it in an occasional sentence. Last, his ideas on prayer being a harmonization of mind, body and feelings is just silly. In short, this book could be of interest to a "New-Age-Post-Modern wanderer starting out on a spiritual journey. However, for the serious amateur scientist or theologian, this book is of little value.
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Summary: Interesting but a bit disappointing.
Review: I found that the author seems to have taken other peoples ideas and wrote them down without doing his own research. Some of the things he tells you are a bit misleading, but probably not on purpose. The author seems to be mixing a bit of New Age and Christianity together. The book does have some interesting theories that I have not read anywhere else before. To bad it was all out of one chapter! Before you decide to put his theories into practice learn what prayer is really about first. To do that read the book 'Mighty Prevailing Prayer'. Then decide what is the best way to approach each situation that requires prayer.
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Summary: Interesting but a bit disappointing.
Review: I found that the author seems to have taken other peoples ideas and wrote them down without doing his own research. Some of the things he tells you are misleading, but probably not on purpose. The author seems to be mixing a bit of New Age and Christianity together, so for your own good, question all that he says. The book does have some interesting theories that I have not read anywhere else before. To bad it was all out of one chapter! Before you decide to put his theories into practice learn what prayer is really about first. To do that read the book 'Mighty Prevailing Prayer'. Then decide what is the best way to approach each situation that requires prayer.
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Summary: Empowering perspectives
Review: I found this book empowering.It covers alot of territory regarding ancient wisdom informing the readers that
every person holds the power of choice within their mind,heart and soul.Gregg Braden explains clearly on the ways to align quality thoughts and feelings to create a powerful inner force
of emotion,he explains how that process creates focus as well answered prayers.Personally I would highly recommend this book to those who gave up on praying,those who believe that
they are powerless by outer life events,people who work with prayer and want to learn how to pray more effectively,Yes I believe this book is a key to master prayer.This book is a gift to those who want to be responsible for their own fate.I also found references to Mayen prophesies interesting and learned alot about edited Bible content.The only slight defect was that often the book did repeat certain points.Perhaps that was to drive some major points home.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down!
Review: I got so absorbed in this book I couldn't put it down. For some time, I have been trying to link my spiritual beliefs and prayer with what I have learned as a coach about the Law of Attraction. This book clearly did that for me. It explains how to pray in a way that focuses on clear, purposeful intention and how your thoughts, feelings, and emotions impact the success of your prayers. Reading this book invigorated my prayers and meditation. They say that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. This book showed up at just the right time for me and gave me lessons I will never forget. "The Isiah Effect" takes "Excuse Me Your Life Is Waiting," by Lynn Grabhorn to an all new level of meaning.
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Summary: The Isaiah Effect
Review: I have to say, reading the reviews of the other customers was interesting. The one about it being the same as Gregg's Lost Mode of Prayer audio tape obviously did not realize that the tape was released before the book as a preview of the book. It's based on one chapter of The Isaiah Effect. People should not be so judgemental and pay attention to what they are doing - then they would get it. The research and background is magnificently done. You can tell Gregg's dedication to his craft and his passion in his art. The information on prayer in the book is the answer I have been searching for all my life. Keep writing! You have a gift and a message that should be heard by all.
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