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Title: God is No Laughing Matter: Observations and Objections on the Spiritual Path by Julia Cameron ISBN: 1585421286 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 27 September, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.1
Rating: 1
Summary: This is the first book I ever threw in the trash
Comment: I don't know...but by the title I expected an uplifting, refreshing, original series of thoughts from a very popular artist/writer. What I got instead was a series of negative slaps at countless types of spiritual paths. I am someone who reads a book from cover to cover...well I guess I can abandon that statement now. I tried to read straight through this book but got so sick of each chapter being devoted to making you feel as though by doing nothing toward your spiritual goals you are doing just fine (which is a lovely thought if it ended there) however if you should (God forbid!) be a vegetarian, or do yoga then somehow you are a freak and a phony. She continually refers to these horrible "Spiritual People" as if they (whoever the heck they are) are Nazis. I tried skipping chapters but the theme stayed the same. I finally gave up.
I treasure all books and always think about who the appropriate person will be to receive the book when I am finished (if I'm not keeping it for my own library) so throwing it in the trash so no one else will read it is a big deal.
In fact I was so frustrated by this book I wrote my first review.
Rating: 5
Summary: Hilarious and right-on!!
Comment: Finally, someone has put into words what I've always felt about God...and until now, felt secretely ashamed. Ms. Cameron reminds us that God can't be all that Very Serious (if you look at the octopus and the "baboons, with their bright red butts.") Her irreverent but sincere take on spirituality is a breath of fresh air that I really needed. So what if we don't pray the exactly correct words and couldn't win an open-book game of bible trivial pursuit? Do we believe what we believe because we truly believe it, or because that's what Sister Very Nasty drilled into us in school? Ms. Cameron urges us to let our religious hair down and stop berating ourselves for not being "spiritual" enough. Her message is clear; one's relationship with his/her creator should be warm, accessible, comforting and a two-way street...rather than one based in fear, guilt and overly-solemn discipline.
Rating: 1
Summary: Why so bitter, Julia?
Comment: I agree with Tracy Becks - this book is so bitter (and also poorly written) that you have to wonder if Julia Cameron actually wrote it.
Eric Winter
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Title: Supplies: A Pilot's Guide to Creative Flight by Julia Cameron, Elizabeth Cameron Evans, Elizabeth Cameron ISBN: 1585420662 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group (Paper) Pub. Date: 07 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: God Is Dog Spelled Backwards by Julia Cameron, Elizabeth Cameron Evans, Elizabeth Cameron ISBN: 158542062X Publisher: Putnam Pub Group (Paper) Pub. Date: 07 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 0874779952 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 1585420093 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 27 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Blessings: Prayers and Declarations for a Heartful Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 0874779065 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: March, 1998 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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