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Title: The New Revelations: A Conversation with God by Neale Walsch ISBN: 0743456947 Publisher: Atria Books Pub. Date: 30 September, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.3
Rating: 4
Summary: Great book, but most is a repeat
Comment: I have all of Neale's books and Books 1, 2 and 3 have transformed me spiritually. Actually, his books have validated truths I knew inside myself about spirituality and opened my mind to many new insights. I like to re-listen to books 1-3 on audiotape once or twice a year to refresh myself with them.
My only complaint with this book is that there is very little new "stuff" in it - everything is a repeat from his earlier books, which in and of itself isn't so bad, but what bothers me with this book is that Neale "plays dumb" with God and acts like these are all new concepts when in fact, he's already discussed these subjects at length in the previous books. So it doesn't have that "genuine" feel that the previous books have and it feels a little fake. Not to say that the points he is making are not incredibly important - I just don't really like the fact that he is playing like it's all new information to him.
But for people who have not already read the earlier volumes, this book will not be a disappointment.
Rating: 5
Summary: If you care about the world, challenge your beliefs.
Comment: In his book Freedom from the Known, Krishnamurti writes, "For centuries we have been spoon-fed by our teachers, by our authorities, by our books, our saints. We say, 'Tell me all about it-what lies beyond the hills and the mountains and the earth?' and we are satisfied with their descriptions, which means that we live on words and our life is shallow and empty. We are second-hand people." One of the things I think is so wonderful about this book is that it offers a place to start while still emphasizing and offering a way to discover the truth for ourselves; it is a signpost to truth. Do not overlook this, especially if you have read other CWG books and find yourself saying, "I have heard all this 'God is communicating with everyone all the time' stuff before." This book repeats a lot of the material presented in earlier CWG books, and although some points are simply reiterated, plain and simple, others are made more accessible, and the last few chapters really get good. The explanation of how to receive God's communication was presented in such a way that I was able to get closer to God than I had been before.
If you realize that humanity is facing a crisis right now, the way I see it you have two options: you can say you "want" to do something about it but don't have the power, because you can't control everyone else, or you can claim the power to change the world as your own. You can choose not to take responsibility for the environmental destruction and warfare on our planet, or you can see the plight of the world as your own, and act on the enormous opportunity there is right now to change the entire course of history by becoming the "first domino" in your circle of influence. Yet do not do it because you are afraid of death (life never ends) but because you love life. If you are willing to step up to this task, know that lasting change cannot be achieved on the level of behavior alone; you must change many of your beliefs. Do not wait on this: your mind will ALWAYS need more time, but your soul screams, "NOW!" Do not forget who you are.
Rating: 4
Summary: Impressed so far
Comment: As far as I've read, this is well written, well-paced, and encouragingly insightful. I have only finished 20 of 28 chapters, but have gone far enough to believe that the Booklist editorial writer has either never received a formal education, or uses terminology whose meanings he or she is unfamiliar with. Pantheism has two main definitions, one being that of nature/the universe as the sole representational entity of God, and the second essentially being belief in -all- Gods. Walsch is hardly a presence to begin with(An enjoyable change) beyond leading in concepts for his counterparts, so there's no point in egging him. If he -were- he couldn't be labeled in the aforementioned manner, because he proclaims himself a monotheist, while the book itself is based on a solitary supreme being that simply gets perceived in many forms across the globe. In addition, anyone who derives the idea "organized religions are all bad" has apparently not opened the book, or didn't care to read for comprehension. The entire focus --and I mean ENTIRE-- is restructuring our beliefs to suit us in ways more conducive to lives we say we want to live. One area the book attributes our existing behaviors to is -some- organized religions teaching exclusivity/intolerance of other faiths, but it never judges, in fact making a strong effort to show a clear distinction between judgement and observation. I've not even finished and there's no way to -distort- what's being said to that interpretation. Finally, there is no talk of abolishment of existing paradigms, but rather an opening of them to incorporate fresh thoughts and philosophical perspectives that adapt them to modern times. The book's stand is that were we to do this, if -that- was "what was so", such a change could be more effective than our current efforts as they pertain to a brighter future. Booklink is misrepresenting this title and the integrity of whatever points of view are being professed in writing should be accurately portrayed.
Fans of the series will be happy that while some material is rehashed, it's done to build momentum alongside new ideas and create a more presentable focused concept. Also, in my personal opinion, the test of reading the two speakers' words and pretending they belong to the other doesn't work as well as it did previously; the separation is written strongly enough that the conversation idea is more digestible, and the credibility of an unfiltered imagination at the helm isn't a question anymore. I've read most of the series and this is the most down-to-earth, straightforward, intellectual God that's been presented thus far. I see that as an effective medium and hope it keeps up. Thank you for your time.
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Title: Conversations with God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1) by Neale Donald Walsch ISBN: 0399142789 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: January, 1999 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Honest to God: A Change of Heart That Can Change the World by Neale Donald Walsch, Brad, Dr Blanton, Neal Donald Walsch ISBN: 0970693818 Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co Pub. Date: March, 2002 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Communion With God by Neale Donald Walsch ISBN: 0399146709 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 19 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Recreating Your Self by Neale Donald Walsh, Neale Donald Walsch ISBN: 096787551X Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: Bringers of the Light by Neale Donald Walsh, Neale Donald Walsch ISBN: 0967875501 Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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