The Best Edition!August 26, 2008 This is my favorite edition of this book. I am so much more satisfied with Dr. Murphy's words, rather than the rewritten version that the other publisher has. I don't understand why you'd want to rewrite such a wonderful and well written book. The original is almost always the best, certainly it is in this case. The power of positive thinking is alive and well!
Be aware of WHICH edition you're getting!July 22, 2008 4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Do yourself a big favor (BEFORE you shell out your money for any particular edition of THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND) by taking note of the fact that SOME editions (such as the circa 2007/08 edition from Wilder Publications) feature Joseph Murphy's original text as it first appeared in 1963, while still other editions feature text that (thankfully) has been thoroughly, expertly REVISED by Ian McMahan, Ph.D.
Mind, NORMALLY I myself would tend to prize and prefer any famous author's own, original prose; however, here's a case where the REVISED edition's text is MUCH to be preferred over that of the original. The revised text judiciously retains Murphy's original thrust; it simply amounts to a much better draft. In fact, if you'll simply compare and contrast analogous passages of the respective editions, you're bound to agree that the REVISED edition is akin to what the original SHOULD have been from the get-go; indeed, it's as though Dr. Murphy finally managed to get himself a first-rate EDITOR to clarify and modernize his worthy prose.
The REVISED edition is much more consonant with the spirit of TODAY; by contrast, the original edition's prose seems somewhat quaint even by 1963 standards. [BTW, not that you're likely to care a hoot, but I'm a retired secondary/college English instructor, and I have an M.A. in English.]
I suggest that you don't just take my word. Instead, click on Amazon's handy "Search Inside the book" feature to peruse, at least, the first page of Chapter 1, "The Treasure House Within You." Do so not just for one or the other edition; nay, do it successively for BOTH the "Wilder" edition (ISBN: 160459201X) AND the Bantam Revised edition (ISBN: 0553583182). You can open up two respective windows on your computer monitor and view both editions side-by-side. That way, you'll have a much better idea of what you'll be getting BEFORE you place your order.
Finally, be sure to check out the enjoyable (but now-obscure) AUDIO adaptation: ISBN: 0136870139. That edition comprised three audiocassettes with a collective duration of about 140 minutes. If you can't find a copy to purchase via Amazon, perhaps borrow it via your public library's interlibrary-loan department. [Note: I've noticed that more recent audio editions have appeared as CD and MP3 editions, but I'm not sure that their content is even remotely comparable to that of the 1989 3-audiocassette edition from Prentice Hall. (I doubt it!)]
May the power be with you! :-)
A classic on the subject and a pleasant readJuly 21, 2008 The revised edition has a pleasant writing style that that made it easy for me to apply what's taught in the book. It also uses the word "prayer" for the technique we're encouraged to employ. I find this helpful because it assists me to avoid my biggest pitfall when I use mind techniques: I push too hard and try to force outcomes. I find the style of this book promotes humility while still enabling me to be positive towards a specific outcome or goal. What I'm calling "humility" is actually getting my conscious mind and ego out of the way by aligning my intention with the transcendent power of a loving God. There are specific examples of the types of "prayers" that have been used successfully. I find that when I apply these principles my mood is better, my health is better and my life is better.
Excellent for Learning How to Take Control of Your LifeJuly 20, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an old book which is excellent for taking control of your life. The author is well known and well educated in metaphysics, religion and the understanding of True Religion. He is a very SAFE writer for any age desiring to improve their lives. I was very, very disappointed by the publisher's statement that the book was racist, and so many other negative terms. The publisher stated that it was a book of "his" time and should be carefully checked if children were to read this book. Truth is eternal. No book that Joseph Murphy ever wrote was racist or harmful. I pray that there will be a different publisher of Dr. Murphy's book. I met him when he was alive, attended many of his seminars and found him to be a deep thinker, honest, always in integrity and a very gentle individual. Too bad the publisher never got to meet him. Rev. Dr. Pat., STAMFORD, CT
This book is the best, because it's so simple.July 20, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Hi everyone. I just wanted to share my experience with this book. I applied it once to pass my exams (and I passed 2 of my biggest exams in one month, which was amazing, and it was based on "luck" because after I prepared approx. 30-40% of my exams, I got the right questions - I used to repeat, repeat, repeat "I order to the power of my subconscious mind to make me pass these exams" and it happened. I strongly believe you ought to be positive about the outcome because I also saw the opposite happen to people - they would prepare 149 questions and skip one, and get that one on the exam!!
Well, it's been a while since then.. once I got a job I wanted because I really concentrated on that.. I also like The Secret, but the Subconscious Mind communicates better with my "logical" mind, because it gives more explanations on "how it works"..
