Religion & Spirituality
Review:Thoughtful and simple exegesis, but not simplistic. Well laid out, easy to read, visually a treat. I might wish for a deeper bibliography, foot notes, etc., but that does not detract from the straightforward message, that ethical monotheism changed the world for good, built the foundation for our civilization and a moral society. Thank you, Mr. Prager. Read more
Review:Leadership is not something you are born with. Nor something you buy in the local deli. It is a life-long process of ever changing, growing, empowering others. And in the end - the best leaders are those, people around them will say "We did it ourselves." If you are ready to develop yourself into being such a leader - this is the right book for you. But be worn and remember - it will take you years to develop this unique capacity. The good thing, though, is that each and every one of us ha... Read more
Review:I have been a lifelong follower of the Tao and student of the teachings of Lao Tsu and Chuang Tsu. I've read several translations of the Tao Te Ching in both english and Chinese and this is far and away the best translation and interpretation I've had the pleasure to read. One of the most vexing problems for anyone who attempts to explain the ancient teachings of the Tao Te Ching in the west is the barrier of language and culture, and Mr. Lin overcomes this challenge with grace and clarity that ... Read more
Review:Dyer's "version" of the Tao Te Ching is terrible. I call it a version because his translations do not match traditional translations, rather, his translations water down the real messages of the Tao. In fact, attempting to reword them goes againsgt the very teaching and value of the Tao. I am not sure what to make of the book, as it is not the Tao, yet also not a self help book. If one is looking to purchase the Tao Te Ching do not purchase this book because it is not even a loose translation. I... Read more
Review:Interesting read -- lots of sites to visit -- including blogs. I can hardly wait to start visiting the sites and start browsing -- and downloading onto my Kindle Fire HD where I listen to my ebooks while resting or cleaning -- whenever! Thanks, Shelley Hitz! God bless you! Read more
Review:The Greatest Sales Book Ever Written
Most people miss the point. In your face selling of any idea, religion, product, or philosophy never works. That's why so many people selling religion fail and why Joel Osteen has the largest church in the country. He keeps his books and his TV ministries "light" as to light the spark in people; a spark that has always been there but needs fuel. That is why Joel has touched... Read more
Review:If you like (love) Wayne Dyer and Abraham (Esther Hicks), you'll like (love) this. The conversation covers quite a few topics, however there is much that could have been covered that was not and I thought the session was too short. I guess I was looking for the other topics, which is why I thought it short, hence only 4 stars. But then again, it was not intended to be as in-depth as Conversations with God, so I shouldn't complain too much. Read more
Review:No knock on the Author who obviously is amazing and I actually congratulate him on tackling the topic. But how does on bring more to something as inherently beautiful and profound as the Psalms? I have been reading many peoples interpretations of the Psalms lately and I must say I prefer the original direct translation from the Hebrew and that way I get to interpret them myself. That is where the magic is. Somethings just can't be improved on and King David is one of them. They are Divine. Read more
Review:Brennan Manning captures Jesus love for us, "not as we should be, but as we are, for we will never be as we should be".
One of the best books I have ever read! He makes it so clear how much we are loved and who we should emulate and worship. Read more