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R. D. Laing: A Life

Adrian Laing

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R.D. Laing, author of "The Divided Self and Knots", was the best-known and most influential psychiatrist of modern times. In this remarkable biography, the only one to be written by a close relative, Laing's son tells the story of his father's life and examines the foundations of his pioneering and unorthodox work on madness and the family. R.D. Laing became famous in the mid 1960s when he co-founded the therapeutic community Kingsley Hall and began his experiments with the therapeutic use of LSD. In the 1970s, Laing studied Zen Buddhism, published poetry, recorded an LP and ran rebirthing workshops across the world - activities which turned him into a guru of radical chic. Yet despite his astonishing empathy with the disturbed, Laing failed to address his own family problems and on the professional side, his practices ultimately led to voluntary disassociation from the medical establishment itself. Adrian Laing's biography, fully updated and with a new foreword, is a brutally honest, sensitive and revelatory portrait of his father's life, as well as a balanced, objective portrait of a troubled genius who changed for ever the way in which the insane are viewed by society and the way they are treated.

The Kitchen Chronicles: Lunches with J. Krishnamurti

Michael Krohnen

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Less than 1 star had that option been available! 1 out of 5 stars.
9 of 17 people found this review helpful.

Money-making through the sales of this book seems to be the main aim of the author - excusable, actually, as a number of others have done so too with books on J. Krishnamurti: Krohnen is in exalted company, actually! He exploits his accidental association with a man of great charisma and wisdom for self-enrichment. A rather unweildy collection of used jokes - and many jokes that Krishnamurti made were picked up by K himself from others - laced with a few menus do not a good book make! And being K's cook for 10 years does not necessarily confer on anyone the right to portray K's character in however sketchy a manner! The book does not provide any insight into either K or the author and since there is still a commercial value - fast diminishing, I admit - on anything related to K and his life, Michael Krohnen has struck while the wok is hot! I belive the menus aren't very inspiring either! It is lucky for Krohnen that Krishnamurti was rather bored by food and never felt hungry! If he did Krohnen would have had short shrift! No doubt he has a lot to be thankful for in his association with Krishnamurti!
The Indian cook - whom I know personally - who used to cook for Krishnamurti while K travelled all over India, and who was also with him and not only cooked for him but also looked after him in every way when K was living in solitude, would have been able to write a much better book had he been more literate! As it is, Krohnen should have just confined himself to his cooking skills (!) but as they don't amount to very much he has ventured, unsuccessfully, into territory where he is clearly very much out of depth!
What next? A book by Krishnamurti's barber about K's futile attempts to cover his bald head with the few strands of hair that remained?

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The Kitchen Chronicles is a moving and surprisingly humorous memoir by the cook to one of the th Centurys great figures, Indian-born philosopher J. Krishnamurti. In a modern quest for truth the author chronicles the daily life in Krishnamurtis kitchen and at his table. This insightful, fast-paced memoir reveals the private life of Krishnamurti, his splendid sense of humor, his affectionate friendships, and probing intelligence. Photographs place Krishnamurti in his California home with friends and associates.

Journey to the Center of the Self

Maxine Gaudio

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A Wonderful, Worthwhile, Interesting and Enjoyable Read. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Journey To The Center Of The Self is an opportunity to share in the personal expedition of an amazing individual. Not only does Maxine Gaudio highlight her own experiences, she encourages the reader to learn about themselves by inviting them to observe what her life has taught her. Her gregarious, adventurous nature has enabled her to challenge herself in many ways. In the book she shares her life's "teaching moments" and what she has done with information yielded by them. The way in which she writes, peppered with wit and honesty, can give comfort to those who may have felt alone or uncertain with the choices they face in their lives, and hopefully give them a new direction to help themselves. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who is on a personal journey.

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Maxine "Max" Gaudio lives and works in Greenwich, CT and Reykjavik, Iceland. She has a son and young grandchildren. Max's widely popular interactive talk show on Iceland's Radio Saga, her private practice, and work with corporations exemplify her gift to give people exactly what they need to become whole and at peace. She is considered by many to have enriched their lives immeasurably. The power of her commitment to deeply understand and heal people is unwavering. Max gives you the methods to: 1. Stop resisting your own greatness 2. Find the pattern of your life and relationships 3. Transform from "stuck" to a life that's peaceful, purposeful, and full of meaning. This book can make an extraordinary change in anyone's life and is a simple method for making difficult transition.

Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley

Richard Kaczynski

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PERDURABO 5 out of 5 stars.
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After so many Crowley bios having been published, it's hard to believe that this author could come up with such a brilliant and informative book. The research must have been staggering. The chapter of Crowley and crew in Tunis is so detailed that I felt I was there, while in other bios I was just reading abt it. Quite an accomplishment. Now the author is publishing material in the Blue Equinox Journal, the second volume being about the OTO in Detroit in the 1920's. This guy has done his homework and his books are recommended with out reservation!

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Aleister Crowley, born in Victorian England to a life of financial privilege and religious bigotry, rebelled against his upbringing. He became a mountaineer, a bohemian, a writer of sensuous poetry and a practitioner of what detractors called "the black arts". He was an uninhibited explorer of global spiritual traditions combining ritual magic with spiritual ecstasy. His winding path intersected ceremonial magic, Buddhism, Hinduism, Kabbalah, sex, drugs, poetry and music. This text provides an account of his life.

Send Me Someone: A True Story of Love Here and Hereafter

Diana von Welanetz Wentworth

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In the movie Ghost, the passionate moment when Patrick Swayze is able to reach out to Demi Moore from the other side touched people in a way that few movies do. Can a departed loved one really change the course of our lives? Diana von Welanetz Wentworth knows with all her heart that love does transcend death. It happened to her.From the beginning, Diana Webb and Paul von Welanetz were a storybook couple. Their courtship was a transcontinental whirlwind. The enchantment of their first days together seemed to grow richer with time, and endured through twenty-five years of marriage. Diana and Paul shared everything, personally and professionally. Their passion for cooking, entertaining, and bringing people together led them to successful careers as award-winning cookbook authors, as hosts of a television show, and later as founders of the Inside Edge, an influential human-potential organization. Regarded by friends as a perfect match, they were even named "One of L.A.'s Most Romantic Couples" by Los Angeles magazine.But one day, everything changed. They discovered that their adventure together was to be cut short, for Paul was diagnosed with cancer. Diana was devastated. Soon afterward, in rapidly declining health, Paul told her, "I don't want you to be alone." She replied impulsively, "Then send me someone!" He responded, "I will." That promise is at the heart of the extraordinary story told in Send Me Someone.Not long after Paul's death, things began to happen to Diana that made it very apparent that Paul was still "present" in her life and actively concerned with her well-being. Within months, fate introduced her to a new man-- Ted Wentworth. But he wasn't at all like the dreamy, romantic Paul. And hardly the sort of man that Diana thought Paul might send to her.Ted was a prominent attorney-- realistic, funny, mischievous, even a little confrontational. Despite the obvious differences, Diana found herself falling in love with Ted and began to discover another side of him-- his extraordinary sense of intuition. Ted revealed something that astonished Diana-- he felt a startling inner connection to Paul von Welanetz! In fact, a series of remarkable occurrences soon convinced them both that Ted was indeed the "someone" Paul promised to send.Send Me Someone is both a romantic love story and a credible account of communication with someone from "the other side." It is an engaging, real-life tale, proving that love, once known, never really dies. Send Me Someone is, without a doubt, the most compelling love story of the year.

The Wandering Peacemaker

Roger Plunk

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The Wandering Peacemaker Roger Plunk

A personal narrative, at once subtle and lyrical, mystical and pragmatic, "The Wandering Peacemaker' is one man's search for the connection between spirituality and government, An experienced mediator, Plunk combines visionary experience and first-hand knowledge of international law to transform fear and alienation into trust and cooperation. Follow Plunk to political hot spots around the globe: in Dharamsala negotiate the issue of Tibetian autonomy; in New Delhi, as he helps draft a constitution for Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan; in Kabul, acting as President Rabbani's go-between for the warring parties within post-occupation Afghanistan. In the field, Plunk watches for the interplay of spiritual insight and political process, finding spirit ever present. He ruminates with a poet's light touch on such diverse topics as prostitution, chi gong and the nature of good and evil, the Mother Divine, Afghani teenagers with assault rifles, love, dreams, and! inner guidance.

The Count of Saint Germain

Isabel Cooper-Oakley

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A remake or update of her original book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is essentially the same as her original work- The Comte de St.Germain, The Secret of Kings. The older book was a spiral bound book done by Mrs. Oakley. This newer book was picked up by Kessinger Publishing. This is an excellent book for those who are interested in studying the historical evidence of the great Immortal, St. Germain known as The Wonderman of Europe. He was ageless and deathless and held the secret to the philosopher's stone. This book gives the reader details about St. Germain's interaction with the great Royal houses of Europe from their own diaires. Packed with plenty of intrigue, drama, and secret meetings you will enjoy reading the memoirs and diaries of those who met and interacted with this great man. If you wish further study of St. Germain I suggest buying these two books: Unveiled Mysteries and The Magic Presence by Godfre Ray King. I have personally met St. Germain as well as many other Immortals and I can assure you they are very real.

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The life and activities of an important mystic and philosopher who influenced the 18th century. Overshadowing all is the figure of Christian Rosenkreutz and the work of the Rosicrucians, Alchemists and Masons during this period.

Living Beyond Belief; How to Ditch the Life Your Mind Created and Start Living the One Your Soul Intended

Jaia Lee

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Interesting Read 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

In this work by author, Jaia Lee, we are privileged to be taken into her world of pain and suffering, and taken to her victory and joy. She tells her personal story of having substance abuse, being overweight and feeling as if her life was a constant downhill ride to destruction. Where would it all end?
Ms Lee, through her personal struggles, came to the realization that the standards that we all try to live by are not perhaps the answers to happiness. I am not talking about moral standards here. I am talking about our mind, our inward thought patterns and how our society has boxed us into their way of thinking instead of allowing us to be led by our heart with our Creator.
Our author has made this journey and this has transformed her life. She has learned how to travel in the destiny that is hers and in this work tries to guide others towards their peace. It really is impossible for me to explain to you in a short review the concepts that Ms. Lee puts forth in her book showing how she found inward peace and changed her life around. I will say, for this woman it certainly has made her whole, given her joy and brought her out of desperate despair. One very interesting read. Thought provoking!

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What if...All you ever really wanted to know was who you were and what you were doing here? What if those questions just about drove you crazy? What if you knew there was more to life? What if, one day, you got an answer and life was never the same again? This book reveals one woman's discovery of a life she had never before imagined. A world she came to discover quite by accident, understanding perfectly well that there are no accidents. Through personal experiences, insights, and poetry she shares her discovery of a new way of living and insights into what makes this alternative way of living possible for everyone. If you find yourself reading this right now, it is no accident. Your soul is ready. Ready to live a life beyond what it can even begin to imagine. Your soul is ready. The question is, are you?

A Magical Journey With Carlos Castaneda

Michael Hamilburg

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Carlos Castaneda burst onto the academic and cultural scene in 1968 when he published the first of four books detailing his supposed apprenticeship with a Yaqui Indian sorcerer named Don Juan. While academic critics contend Castaneda invented Don Juan, believers say the fog surrounding his existence express the very ideals that Castaneda attributed to his apprenticeship.

Little is known of the Peruvian claiming to be Don Juan's apprentice, but in addition to leading a generation into a mystical otherworld, Carlos Castaneda was also a man. Married to him for thirteen years was Margaret Runyan Castaneda.

A Magical Journey with Carlos Castaneda reads partly like a love story, partly like a tell-all account of a celebrity writer. Margaret Castaneda concentrates on the years leading up to her marriage in 1960. It was then Margaret and Carlos explored many of the ideas from controlling dreams to using hallucinogenic mushrooms that he claims to have arned from Don Juan.

Nevertheless, Margaret Castenada believes her husband was indeed a sorcerer, and she still loves him. She insists Castaneda's academic critics miss the point. "I'm willing to accept Don Juan as a spiritual teacher, and it really doesn't matter if he's not real." But the role she claims in developing the ideas Carlos purports to be Don Juan's ought to be recognized, she says, so she wrote this book.

The Moon of the Swaying Buds: A Spiritual Autobiography

Gail Sher

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Ancient Literary Forms for the 21st Century 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is meant to be read slowly, which is what I did. Gail's work contains many layers of meaning; some are understood by simply reading the page, others emerge with subsequent thought or further reading. One of the neatest things about this book is that Gail has taken the ancient forms of Japanese Haiku and Chinese Haibun and fast forwarded them to tell a 21st century story. I recommend the book - don't read it cover to cover. Savor it.