Book Reviews
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Quantum Wellness, Kathy Freston, Ebury Publishing £11.99
This latest offering from best-selling author Kathy Freston has been put together to teach us the principles of ‘Quantum Wellness’. Freston begins by explaining what quantum wellness is, and how it can be achieved through the eight pillars of wellness, such as meditation, fun, eating, exercise, and visualisation. This provides the reader with encouragement and guidance to move forward, as references are made to her own experiences and those of close friends and clients. Freston takes us through the individual steps in order to make changes and to…
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The longest Journey, Sandy Donaghy, Trafford Publshing £12.50
This practical guide is based on the experiences of Sandy Donaghy, a homeless alcoholic who lived on the streets of Plymouth, Devon. Suicidal and lonely, Sandy was at his lowest point when he wandered into a church service. Everything was about to change. Sandy began to learn the secrets to a happy life. The Longest Journey takes us through the ‘nine keys’ which Donaghy describes as transforming his life and making him the successful entrepreneur that he is today. ‘I am now passing on to you a tried and trusted…
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Toby’s Crystal, Janet Morgan, Pen Press Publishers £5.99, As recommended by Patricia A. Luxton
My adopted grandchildren and I have enjoyed sharing a happy time together during the recent school holiday. How? We were reading Toby’s Crystal, a recently published work by Janet Morgan, mainly written for children, but could be very meaningful to adults. Following Toby’s adventures it includes encounters with wizards and crystals as well as inter-planetary communication. Toby’s involvement in these events is crucial not only to his own development…
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The Way, A Celtic Qabalah, by Reverend John, O Books, £11.99
It’s a pleasure to welcome to my shelves – and to recommend to yours – this excellent, rigorous, generous book. The Rev John guides us through the ancient ‘diagram of the mind’, with the clear-eyed authority of one who has walked the walk for decades before deciding to do a bit of talking. And it is more than a work of information and explanation.
The Qabalah has recently been co-modified and tarnished by celebrity advocacy and media trivialization – so this is also an act of reclamation. …
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How to find God, Amoda Maa Jeevan, As recommended by Mrs Y. Grainge
A real gem, this book reminded me time and again in so many intricate ways to remember who I truly am, from relating to simply being, it doesn’t miss anything out. It's written with such clarity and beauty and the wisdom and insights that pour from each page mean this is a book I will return to time and again. So often in spirituality teachers talk of and guide us in waking up from our stories and so ignore the story, even ignore the body, yet this book not only includes waking up but also on how to love and accept all parts of ourselves exactly as we are now.…
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Using The Ugly Duckling To Find The Missing Link Between Boys and Men • Nick Clements • Sound of the heart £10.00
Using the concept of rites of passage with a new translation of ‘The Ugly Duckling’, Clements shows its relevance to today’s society and specifically the issues of disaffected youth, the breakdown of the family, and, particularly, the isolation and violence of young men. Though the book is primarily speaking to males there is much to learn for all of us. This makes the book uniquely valuable to women and men, particularly those struggling to understand their teenage children. Though this is by no means an…
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Good Vibrations: Psychic Protection, Energy Enhancement & Space Clearing • Judy Hall • Wessex Astrologer Ltd. £15.95
In this wonderful book, Judy Hall draws upon over 30 years of experience as a leading crystal practitioner to share her considerable knowledge on how to protect, cleanse and strengthen your energy field and your environment using crystals and flower essences, and to harness the power of your mind and intention. The advice contained in Good Vibrations is equally useful whether you are a practising MBS practitioner, a therapist, healer or counsellor, or an individual who is on a…
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Courageous Dreaming • Alberto Villoldo, PhD • Hay House £9.99
Skilfully combining science and spirituality, Villoldo presents us with a wonderfully thought-provoking book that teaches us how to rethink and become whole in mind, body, soul & spirit. Influenced by the shamanic path, Villoldo’s conversational style of writing, complete with anecdotes and exercises, makes this work a joy to read and time well invested. The exercises aim to lay neural pathways for us to achieve success in our lives, setting us free from old thought patterns that play out drama in our lives. The book is divided into two halves, the first five…
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The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief • Gregg Braden • Hay House £9.99
The concept that there is a web of energy where all things begin and all possibilities exist is skilfully presented in this positively charged classic. Braden goes beyond directing his readers to ‘intend’ a different future, or simply declaring that we are all connected, and instead he explains how and why these statements are true, based on new scientific evidence. There is no prerequisite for the reader to have a degree in physics to understand these complex scientific concepts as the message is simply put. This ‘web’ connects us to everyone and…
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Soul Companions • Karen Sawyer • O Books £14.99
This book brings together a unique collection of conversations with spiritual healers and visionaries over a two-year period. Contributions come from Sandra Ingerman, the Barefoot Doctor – Stephen Russell, Simon Buxton and many more, who share their individual encounters with spirit. These inspirational stories include the origins of their spiritual journeys and the profound influence these have had on their own lives. The strong message throughout the book is that we are all spirit beings; however, Sawyer suggests that ‘working with spirit is…
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22 Boyfriends to Happiness *Catherine Buchan *Triniti Press £10.99
As a self-help book divided in to two parts, it is designed to guide us in the right direction to finding true love. Buchan uses the first section of this book to tell us of her own journey, her own search for ‘the one’. It is where we learn of her relationship experiences, the effects they had, and recognising the need to change. Buchan hides very little in this section, allowing the reader to relate to and often sympathise with her painful experiences. This open and informative approach prepares the reader for the second half of the book, which includes…
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Dowsing For Answers *Wilma Davidson *Green Magic £9.99
We can all relate to the slightly off-the-wall aunt or over enthusiastic, well meaning friend, dangling their ‘wee’ crystal over an expectant mother’s belly. Or perhaps it is the image of a wiry eccentric old man and his ‘twigs’ pacing around the countryside that is more familiar. Whatever the art of ‘dowsing’ conjures up in our minds, most are familiar with the concept of ‘finding’ something by calling on the energies involved. But in this book Davidson takes us on a five-star tour of the history of Dowsing and its…
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The Secret Language Of Your Body *Inna Segal *Blue Angel Gallery £16.95
Russian born Australian Segal really makes her mark as one of the leading lights when it comes to conveying the power of intuitive healing. This, her first book, but by no means her first outing into the public realm (having already facilitated many healing workshops worldwide), is indicative of the plain speaking but caring ‘new breed’ of contemporary healers emerging today. Segal developed her methods whilst searching for an answer to her excruciating back pain. And in doing so she also honed her own wonderful gift to help others to heal themselves working with…
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Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms *Dr Bob Curran *New Page Books £7.99
With the ever increasing curiosity about our ancient ancestry, the popularity of such films as the Lord of the Rings and The Golden Compass, coupled with the rejuvenated interest in folklore and faery tales, this book is a very timely collection of the origins of magical lands accompanied by evocative illustrations. Curran has long been established as a ‘way-shower’ when it comes to conveying the beauty and splendour of the ancients – his previous work Celtic Lore & Legend is testament to that. This latest offering covers every ‘place of…
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A Life At Work *Thomas Moore *Piatkus £10.99
This latest offering from the best selling author of Care of the Soul and Dark Nights of the Soul is effortlessly constructed as a practical guide to help us find purpose and happiness in our careers. It begins by identifying with the frustrations and expectations of work and the fear of ‘getting nowhere’. This is followed by individual chapters, which inform us of the obstacles that prevent us from being truly happy. Moore explores issues such as the past, creative chaos, soul and spirit. He suggests that we must have soul in our work, we must be able to tell…
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