Preaching to the choir, not real helpful for someone investigatingJune 30, 2008 37 out of 51 found this review helpful
After reading the great reviews on this book, I was eager to read it and eager to find a resource that I can pass on to others. I have enjoyed working on learning how to control my thoughts and thus my attitude and my energy and I know it has revolutionized how I live my life. I'm always looking for good books to recommend to others so they can "get it" and really get to live the life of their dreams.
This book is not one that I'd recommend to others who are trying to figure out the "how to" of living an amazing life. This book preaches to the choir, really speaking to those who are already living powerful lives. The book is esoteric and loaded with wisdom, but mostly lacking in any real details that would help someone comprehend how to implement this in their life.
The book has a number of interesting stories, but that's all they are. I often was left wondering, "OK, so now how does someone use that story in their own life?" An example from page 13 is quite typical: "Do the moment-to-moment work of dropping anything that wants to drag you down, and Truth itself will see to it that you rise." That's the end of the paragraph and the end of the section. Nice and esoteric, but not very helpful to most people in my opinion.
I debated whether to give this book 2 stars or 3 stars and finally decided on 3 stars because the content is OK, just not particularly helpful to someone who doesn't already grasp most of it.
Jan Dahlin Geiger, Atlanta, GA Get Your Assets in Gear! Smart Money Strategies
HypeJune 28, 2008 7 out of 21 found this review helpful
Check out for yourself, the reviews are infomercials. The book is not bad but is bad organized and the style a bit too pompous.
Buddhism revisited?June 20, 2008 4 out of 10 found this review helpful
I must say upfront that I have not yet read this book, but I was perusing the reviews to get a feel for it. Everything I read ABOUT the book in the reviews leads me to conclude that the author is rephrasing basic Buddhism, stripped of the religious aspects that some cultures have glommed on to the original, very useful and secular teachings. This may make it more palatable to those of various faiths who would otherwise avoid it if it were labeled "Buddhism," and the author may be a great teacher and his book worthy of reading, but it does not sound like he's saying anything that hasn't been taught for the past 2,500 years. Has anyone here, who has a knowledge of Buddhism, got a different opinion on the book?
Inspiring!June 19, 2008 4 out of 7 found this review helpful
Thoroughly enjoyed this book as it guides you to find the life you so desire. It gives you exercises to achieve your potential and reminds me of my favorite workbook that also does this, Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook. Read both these and you too, will achieve the life you so desire.
Put aside life's distractions and focus on what's importantJune 16, 2008 6 out of 10 found this review helpful
Recently I felt discouraged, wondering if anyone would read my recently published book. I began to question my worth as a writer as well as my ability to say anything important. I started to wonder whether I should even keep writing. Finley portrays everything that happens to us being an opportunity to live authentically, using copious real life examples and teaching stories. As I sat staring at my computer feeling sorry for myself, up popped an ad for this book in my e-mail. I was intrigued, ordered it and finished reading it yesterday. Finley addresses some to the same themes Eckhart Tolle does, but in my opinion in a more accessible and down to earth manner. My most important awakening was to find myself distracted by my negative thoughts rather than spending my energy living. This morning I feel re-energized and will practice awareness of each new experience, including thoughts, to see whether they are leading me in a positive direction.
