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Summary: Many Lifes, Many Masters, But Few Answers.
Review: In this book Dr. Brian Weiss deals with reincarnation. I have been interested in this subject for years and have been looking for something to provide the some kind of evidence. In this book the author gives us descriptions of past lives that he happened upon accidentally through one of his patients, who was suffering from phobias that he regressed. He attempts to explain that our lives are schools of sorts where our souls learn their lessons. In the words of Goober, "DaaaHaa". All of that was previously explained by Cayce, Roberts, Bailey, ..... The list goes on .... This book left me asking the question "Where does the learning process for our soul begin? And why?"I have found a book that I feel has headed me towards the path to discovering these answers. The book is called, "The Book of Thomas," by Daniel Aber and Gabreael . This book is composed of RAW channeled material.I have not seen work of this magnitude since Edgar Cayce's work came out many moons ago. In this book the authors discuss in detail the beginning of the soul, charting our lives paths, the different levels of heaven and so on. I enjoyed it so much I read it twice and gave it to my mother to read.
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Summary: Some thoughts
Review: I gave it 3 stars because its a compelling read, although I am highly skeptical of the Dr.'s conclusions. 1) Catherine had a previous life in 1800 BC. World population in that time was 40 million. World population at the time of her treatments was 4.4 billion. If every soul in existence in 1800 BC continued to live on till till the writing of the book, those souls would comprise less than 1% of the world population. Dr. Weiss stresses that Catherines past lives were not remarkable (she was a servant not a queen etc.). But the fact she is such an 'old soul' is statistically highly improbable. 2) People in 1800 BC didnt refer to themselves as living in BC, as they had no ability to foretell the AD times 3) Dr. Weiss hits pretty hard wis his own special abilities as a highly intelligent man in this past and throughout history. Is this book really just a self love screed?
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Summary: We are together, to the end of time.
Review: This is the third time that I've read this book over the years, and no doubt it will not be the last. Just because this is a book on reincarnation, and past life regression, many people dismiss it a simple-minded, new age, drivel. I know that I almost did. That would have been an arrogant mistake, and a stupid loss, on my part. Take a look at the author's credentials: a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna cum Laude graduate of Columbia; a M.D. from the Yale University School of Medicine; Chief of Psychiatry at a major hospital; over 37 papers and book chapters published in his field, a recognized expert on brain chemistry. In short, this man wasn't jeopardizing his career to make a quick buck. It pretty well shook his world to the foundations when he discovered that reincarnation and the evolution of the soul were reality. As he points out, until they personally experience the reality of the existence and survival of the soul then most people simply will not, cannot, accept it. Then, once they do accept it, then they find that there are literally libraries full of legitimate research that confirms it all. The main text of the book reads more like a novel than a scientific or spiritual work. The main case that shattered the doctor's previous beliefs is unfolded in exactly the way that it happened to him. The past life hypnotic regression of the subject is recounted practically word for word - including the words of the Masters. What struck me was the agreement of everything that came from the Masters (sages at the highest plane spiritual evolution) with the perennial wisdom teachings that stretch back through all human history and all traditional cultures. It is all there: the fact that we are here primarily to learn and grow; that we are to learn to see the that spark of God in both others and ourselves; that only God may take a life; the importance of harmony, balance, and simplicity; to do good for the sake of good alone- with no expectation of reward; and of course the survival of the soul and the cycle of rebirth and spiritual evolution. Indeed without the latter, human existence would hardly make sense. It all sounds simple, but you only really gain such wisdom by slowly applying and living it- by turning the theoretical into the internalized. This is what you take with you, and what you bring back with you on your next cycle of birth and death- the eternal wisdom that you have welded eternally to your soul by actually living it.
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Summary: Many Lives, Many Masters
Review: For people who get intrigued by 'life after death' theories, this book is a must read. Though there are many books, which may discuss this subject, but Dr. Brian Weiss has taken us as close to the truth as possible through his main character. It is simply the best because it based on the facts and not a fabrication weaved right out of the author's imagination. The book brings the reader to a halt more than once, just to accept the revelations and to let them sink down. It is wonderfully written and gives an insight into the heart and minds of people disturbed or otherwise. The book gives some answers to much asked questions like, 'why we get along with few people so well?' and 'what goes wrong with certain relations even before it gets started or why we fail however hard we try to make a smooth sailing?' A person after reading this book will be a changed person for it just touches something core within and changes one's outlook - to life, people and God.
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Summary: Intriguing
Review: Book: Many Lives, Many Masters
Writer: Brian Weiss
Format: Paperback
Length: 219 pages
Rating: ***** (5 stars, outstanding) What an interesting book! Brian Weiss is an M.D. and chief of psychiatry at a hospital. He is well educated and has an outstanding career. He and his wife are happily married although they have experienced some personal tragedy in their family. When into his life walks a reluctant patient. Through hypnosis Dr. Weiss uncovers previous lives of this patient, Catherine, who is struggling with some issues in her life. The book is basically a transcript of what happened and what was said throughout Catherine's treatment and it is very interesting. Even if you don't believe in reincarnation the book puts forth legitimate issues and thought processes. It tries to explain that we should be patient, we should not kill, we should follow the commandments of the major religions. The book enforces the belief in a God, no matter what you call it. Energy, soul, spirit, God, the Master, it is all the same with different names. I picked up this book and could not put it down, I read it in two evenings. It is an easy read but also a very engrossing read. I book that puts forth many ideas. The facts that we are destroying nature and ecosystems and it could lead to our demise. It reinforces the belief that life continues after death for our soul, our energy but it takes it even farther to offer "proof" for the thought process of our souls living many lives. There will be folks that will tear it down and say that it is not proof (technically it is not) but it is interesting to consider. It offers more food for thought. Bottom line, no matter which side of the reincarnation debate you fall on I think you should read this book. For information, for knowledge either for your argument for or to be prepared for your argument against. No matter how you slice it, this is a great book, a book that should be read by anyone, from teens on up. For the knowledge, the thought process, or the denial of it all. Read it, enjoy it.
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Summary: You will steal away to read it any minute you can
Review: It's amazing how a book can inspire you to search and learn. The unfolding of Dr. Weiss's life changing experience is inspiring and makes you want more. Naysayers say what you will. I would rather spend my life hopeful, happy, inspired, purposeful and loving my friends and family. If it isn't true, I won't know about it. If it is true, won't you be surprised!
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Summary: A unique approach by a psychiatrist
Review: Dr. Weiss' book on reincarnation and past-lives regression is an interesting new approach to something people have always been afraid of dealing with, for fear of being accused of being a "wacko."
To the contrary, he touches upon the specifics of a patient who could in no way have fabricated the material, and --- as head os a respected psychiatric program in Miami --- his work and conclusions are as reliable as any around.
This book should be mandatory reading in Colleges everywhere, not just psychology programs.
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Summary: This is not our first visit to Earth
Review: After much persuasion by my two best friends, I decided to purchase this book and read it. Holy Moley! Nearly blew my mind reading that book. I am, and have always been, the thinker - the person who needs "facts" in order to validate something. Slowly, but surely, I am learning that there are certain truths in our lives that we will not see in the form of "facts" or the like. This book is proof in itself, that even a world-renowned psychiatrist who relied on the scientific evidence in his profession for many years was able to see beyond such evidence and actually believe it. The book is a documentation of the journey in discovering past lives, as experienced by a noted psychiatrist and his patient. Beware - extremely logical people will find their own principles defied in this book! However, in the same stride, they will gain a whole new outlook on life. Very good book and highly credible, given the author's background and experiences.
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Summary: You were never born, you will never die
Review: I am an indian & our mythology believes in rebirth but this
belief was never so convincing for me till I came across this
book.In short, the efforts made by Dr.Brian L Weiss are beyond
the limits of appriciation.My salute to him.
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Summary: Entertaining But Questionable
Review: Why did she provide a B.C. year when asked what year it was? (Living at that time, one would not know that it was before the common year "1"). How did she know her own eye color when asked to look at and describe herself while "inside" herself in a past life? These are just two of the questions that arose in my mind when reading the book, and the author never even recognized the issues on his own. I have serious doubts about the author's claim that before doing prenatal regressions on patients, he lacked belief in paranormal or supernatural phenomena. In addition, it seems likely that "Catherine" is a composite character, not a single individual. The book has a very serious credibility gap. Notwithstanding all that, the book is very entertaining, as perhaps some form of reincarnation is possible.
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