just what the doctor orderedJune 10, 2005 74 out of 76 found this review helpful
Villoldo provides an artful synthesis of various spiritual views which will be familiar to readers of Brian Weiss's work, as well as to qi gong practitioners, shamanic studies types, bodyworkers of various stripes and many types of therapists. It is precisely formulated, with step by step instructions - it is also exceptionally well written, and follows from chapter to chapter with ease, fluidity and depth. It is personal, but not self indulgent - this is not a book which is all about the author's self aggrandizement as a mystical guru figure. It seems very much written in a spirit of service, and is rendered with care and attention to details throughout.
Bottom line: This book is quite terrific, and really lifted a weight off of me just by reading it, although I certainly do look forward to putting the information it contains into actual practice and action. I am glad I read the whole thing through first, as there is a lot of valuable information packed into here, some of it beyond the immediate task at hand. I will be participating in a soul retrieval workshop soon, and picked this up as some useful background material, but I think many people would get genuine benefit from it, regardless of their immediate soul retrieval plans per se.
I really recommend it!
clear writing about a complex subjectMay 19, 2005 28 out of 32 found this review helpful
Alberto fills his pages with adventures and new possibilities. I've dabbledbefore, reading extensively about different kinds of Eastern philosophy and spirituality. But this is the closest I've come to finding a scholar or mystic who can put ALL of the pieces together. Things are much clearer, and I'm really greatful for this book!
This Book Opens DoorsMay 18, 2005 23 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is Dr. Villoldo's best book by far. He interweaves mythology, psychology, quantum physics, and indigenous medicine to help us re-think old paradigms that are keeping us from living abundantly and without doubt. But beyond being a black belt scholar, Villoldo is a vivid storyteller. He's produced a very readable book that I had trouble putting down! And his scientific explainations were easy to absorb- even for a C+ physics student like myself! I've already called his office to sign up for a 5 day Soul Retrieval class on the beach in Mexico this winter and may register for his expedition to work with Peruvian shamans next summer.
