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Summary: Great news doesn't have to come from great writers
Review: I was given this book 9 years ago to read, and have passed it on to friends every chance I get. Right now the bookclub I'm in is reading it, to mixed reviews. This story, true or only true-ish, allows us to glimse at our potentials as limitless beings, on all levels: spiritual, physical, mental. It also reminds us just how easy it is to live on this planet, and how little we need to live extraordinary lives. Its not about having things, or securing ourselves from the natural world. By seeing a community live rich lives in a desert with "no resources" makes our hasty, stressful lives in much more lush climates seem suddenly pathetic. How little we really even observe of our natural surroundings, never mind communing with it. I find myself wishing Marlo were a better writer and could recount some of her experiences more to my literary taste, but the message rings loudly and we can't help but stop and look at ourselves with new eyes.
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Summary: Sad
Review: It is sad that people still continue to buy and praise this book. For those American readers who may not understand the issues, please understand that the book is offensive to many Aboriginal people - the very people Morgan claims to be celebrating. It is not a minor squabble about whether it is true or not (although you should know that Marlo Morgan herself admitted it was fiction when confronted by members of the Dumbartung Aboriginal corporation). This matters to Aboriginal people - they are tired of being misrepresented, tired of having white people exploit theem for material (or personal spiritual) gain. To suggest they should forget about it is to fail to understand the long history of misrepresentation and the terrible consequences this has had for Aboriginal people. Remember it is a 'real' people you are talking about, real people with feelings who have suffered oppression for 212 years, people who are always talked 'about' by others and not allowed to speak for themselves. Saying it is a metaphor for a deeper spiritual truth is not good enough - Aboriginal people are not metaphors. Read the Dumbartung web site (in a earlier review I think) and discover for yourself.
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Summary: SHE MUST HAVE A MENTAL DISEASE
Review: She islying - I am an aborigine and can say the only person we listen to is Wesley Willis - Rock and Roll McDonalds and Scream Dracula Scream are my favorites - in the end he is the only one that gets our message not Marlo - she is the true mutant.
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Summary: The only MUST read I've ever come across
Review: If I were to assign only one book to all humankind it would be Mutant Message Down Under. Everyone I know who has also read it proclaim that it has changed their perspective on their lives. Thank you Marlo Morgan for writing this book and thank you to the Real People for sharing yourselves and way of life with her. Do yourself a favor folks and get this, read it and then share it with others. :-)
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Summary: story and/vs message
Review: After reading some of the previous reviews, seems that Marlo's Morgan book could be maybe one of that - most decisive/important in my life - , - turning everything upside down- like ... Although i didnt finish reading this book yet, partly thanks to the fiction/nonfiction debate, and exploiting the real „real people" accusation notes, loosing thereby a lot from its power and trustworthyness, its worth to read anyway, i think. Even for those, who's this one is not their first book from the - most important in the life - box And if you are dissapointed either by its fictiousness, "exploitness" or just for that „one star" reviews,.. - one of the reviewers of Daniel Quinn's - The story of B - book wrote: read that book, you have nothing to loose - except humanity. Well,whether you lost it or just start to think and to see the things other way ...that's what is maybe important here ..the message intended to deliver ..less the story, fictious or not ...and real „real people" should understand it too i think...
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Summary: The Only Review On This Book That You Need To Read!!!
Review: So it's Sunday evening, and on a whim I thought I'd check out the reviews for this very poignant book and see what others had to say about it..... I stand aghast (and disheartened!) at the insinuations made regarding the authenticity of this story. I work at a bookstore and I admit, I was flabbergasted to discover that this book resides in the fiction section, but I suppose I understand why (to protect the anonymity of those involved). I truly feel sorry for those who only safely believe in the 'concrete'. For one to assume that such a monumental experience could not have happened because there is no accompanying video or photo display is to totally expose one's lackthereof any sort of spirituality. I have recommended this beyond powerful, absolutely mesmerizing story to countless people, many who have in turn thanked me. For those who are not about to sit and read a book, I have verbally shared the insight gained and miracles 'witnessed' (as through the eyes of Morgan) time and time again, and with great awe for such an advanced people. Why one would assume such a story to be entirely made up is lost on me, and once again evident of the absolute NEED of some to immediately 'question' and disqualify the higher experience of others. I mean, how easy is it to prove that she was 'missing' for over three months, etc? Where ELSE was she? (Duh!) Also, this book wasn't exactly 'complimentary' to western medicine, and Morgan herself is a doctor?! I have no idea if there are aborigines who are 'upset' with her, and if there are, then so be it; I myself am a feminist and have spent more time than one would, er, 'think', defending my views to WOMEN(?!) My point? You're never going to please everyone with what you do. (I think we all know that there are ALWAYS going to be those who disagree just for the sake of doing so!) In further readings on spirituality, I have come across the fact that we are INDEED 'born' with a soulmate (we just don't always share the earth at the same time with that person---in fact, we usually DON'T!) Upon reading this, I immediately remembered the moment in THIS book when Marlo is told of her connection to one of the tribe members and informed of their 'agreement' before coming into the world. Unfortunately, there are those who will utterly contradict anything of such spiritual magnitude and label it 'kooky' or impossible. But for those of us who truly 'believe' (uh,'KNOW'!) that there is more out there, such insights are beyond useful in their beautiful reminder of universal truths and love. I am beside myself with praise and recommendation for this utterly fascinating book. Please do yourself a favor and read this. It will blow your mind. You will never view this world the same. I think of her mecca often, and of all that I learned, thanks to her (THEM!) I consider it instrumental to true spiritual advancement. A MUST!
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Summary: Interesting look into the Australian Outback
Review: This was a very intersting book, some of it I took with a grain of salt but if any of it is true it is a good story. Worth your couple hours and the price of the book.
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Summary: Muant Message Down Under
Review: Awaking, inspiring, we are a spoiled society. Is this a true story? I thing so, I hope so - a fascinating read with long term effects- Enjoy
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Summary: Changes You
Review: Mutant Message permanently changed the way I live my life, especially my desire for material things. The change has made me a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilled person. I think the movement to denegrate this book because it does not satisfy the political needs of aboriginals is misguided. The message in this story is far more important than any particular geography or culture. This is a book about humanity. Free speech is the COMPETITION of ideas, not the silencing of them. This book engages people. MORE people will listen to what ABORIGINALS have to say because they have read this book. Aboriginals should use this opportunity to engage people in their more "accurate" ideas rather than squandering it bickering about this author and her book. READ THIS BOOK.
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Summary: Wow! This book really made me think.
Review: I literally chose this book from a list that my teacher gave me. For some reason, when I saw the title, I got the feeling that it would be about aliens or some other oddity. As it turned out, this book had absolutely nothing to do with aliens, but had everything to do with the Australian Aborigines, known in this book as 'Real People.' Once I got into this book, I was completely hooked! I read the entire book in one sitting! After reading it, I have really come to think about how the universe and 'Divine Oneness' effects me and my life. I am a Roman Catholic who is active in my church. I take pride in my religion, and pray to God for guidance throughout my life. I am willing, however, to learn about knew cultures and was intrigued to find out that Aborigines do the same each day. They ask Divine Oneness to help them through their days and give thanks when they are blessed with a good day. Marlo Morgan went to Australia thinking that she would only be spending lunch with the Aborigines. She never thought that she would spend time in the Bush actually learning the ways of life of the ancient Australian culture. She breathed, smelled, ate, and was part of the Real People lifestyle. The Aborigine race truly appreciates what they are given by Divine Oneness, using practically everything they are given without waste. Four months later, with mangled hair and hardened feet, Marlo came out of the Bush a changed woman. She went into the desert as a 'Mutant' and came out with 'Two Hearts', as they nicknamed her; one tied to her American culture and the other willing to learn and accept the life of the ancients. I have often wondered about silent communication, or telepathy, and how people survive in such desolate circumstances. Through this book, I now realize that in order to practice telepathy, one must be in complete peace with the universe; they must only speak and practice honesty. As Marlo Morgan put it, Real People "tune into the wisdom learned by all creatures and all humans who ever lived," (page 146). In my lifetime, I can only hope to achieve such serenity and peacefulness with my surroundings. I took great pride in being able to learn about her trek through the Outback with the Real People. I would definitely recommend anyone and everyone to read this marvelous journey through life and spirituality. [CAH-4]
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