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Title: The Life We Are Given: A Long-Term Program for Realizing the Potential of Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul (Inner Work Book) by George Leonard, Michael Murphy ISBN: 0-87477-792-5 Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)

Rating: 3
Summary: For beginners - yay, for advanced - nay
Comment: First off I'm really sorry to rain on this parade of 5-star reviews only. As with any book, I say: "buy it if you want to, you can always send it back" - don't let my review put you off getting this book if you feel you want it.

I however, will be sending this book back. Why?

Because it's full of stuff I, and most likely everyone who has done some reading in the self-help and self-improvement section, already know(s).

Let me explain:

This is what "Integral Transformative Practice" (ITP) consists of:

1 - A simple routine (called "ITP Kata") of Tai Chi or Chi-kung like exercises and stretches, to be done 5 times a week or more.

2 - Affirmations

3 - Exercise (cardiovascular and strength)

4 - Healthy diet (low fat in this book :-) ) and

5 - Meditation

Now, as you can see you can most likely create your own little routine with books you already own.

There's a bit about the importance of doing this work within a group of dedicated ITP practitioners (nay for a loner like myself), and some info about energy work (ch'i if you prefer) and such.

It was a bit dissapointing because there are no grand promises, no new and exciting revelations. It's simply "Do this stuff and you'll be healthy and happy."

So, in conclusion: Good for beginners, bad (or at least boring) for your average hardcore self-help nut.

Rating: 5
Summary: If you are ready for a real transformation!
Comment: This book is one of the most enlightening books I have ever read! It is a tremendous help for people who are ready and willing to make the painful but exhilarating transformation from a caterpillar travelling on two-dimensional land to a butterfly travelling in three-dimensional space. The type of growth discussed in this book involves a transformation of consciousness (perhaps we can call it spiritual growth). It explains what it truly means to grow and describes how the process works and what we can do to involve ourselves in the process. It is no quick fix and it may not make much sense to those of us who are not ready for it but it is a true gift for those of us who are. Another excellent book on this topic is, "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato. It speaks to a wider audience and explains these things so clearly that it is pure joy to read. I am sure that all readers will enjoy these books when the time is right.

Rating: 5
Summary: Extraordinary book
Comment: A wonderfully-written, powerful approach to self-realization. Two main resources have been helping me transform my consciousness and habits into a life of fullness and joy: this book and Pema Chodron's audiotape series, "Awakening Compassion." I recommend both unhesitatingly.

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