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| A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose | 
 enlarge | Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 277146
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 071814810X
EAN: 9780718148102
ASIN: 071814810X
Publication Date: October 27, 2005
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Makes You Think July 31, 2008
This work not only gives you an insight in Buddhism, it really gets you thinking about life itself.
Books like this one always manage to grab our attention and hold it, as we humans are always looking for answers in our lives and the reasons for our very existence.
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 very insightful July 30, 2008
I read this book and listened to the oprah show chapter by chapter at the same time (free to download on itunes). It was very useful, very insightful and rich. No matter how many times I will go back to this book, there will always be something new to discover. recommemded.
A spiritual guide to a better life July 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you were to say that this book inspires a completely new way of thinking, you would be wrong. That's because new-age guru Eckhart Tolle bases his teachings on the existing concept of moving beyond thinking. He explains that you can only connect to the energy that flows through the universe only when you hush the incessant voice in your head. This book made a huge media splash early in 2008 when Oprah Winfrey selected it for her bestseller-making book club and encouraged worldwide discussion of it via live Web seminars. Readers eagerly shared their "aha moments" online, citing points in the book that ignited their "shifts in consciousness." And yet anyone who is at all familiar with Eastern philosophies will not find Tolle's messages quite so groundbreaking. For instance, the concept of ego transcendence has been part of the Eastern spiritual lexicon for centuries. getAbstract agrees that Tolle's guidance fulfills a need for current-day seekers, and recommends it to anyone who relishes the spiritual quest for authentic selfhood and inner stillness, or who is simply curious to discover what provoked all the buzz.
 Good but repetitive and over-generalising July 21, 2008
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
On the positive side this book is easy to read, well-researched and highly thought-provoking. Much of it makes sense and is backed up by occasional referenced to the Bible, Zen and respected literary figures. And it all hangs together quite neatly and fits snugly into the Zeitgeist. However, the book could have been written in 80 pages instead of 300 plus. Also, some of the arguments are a little simplistic and generalised - and ideas and terms are welded together rather too keenly in a vain attempt to solve the ultimate mystery of man, existence and the universe. Are we to believe that the unconscious operates as the ego at ALL times? Is the 'Now' the ONLY true and most spiritual way of existing? Is it ALWAYS the most practical and useful? Does 'all truly successful action come out of the field of alert attention, rather than from ego and conditioned, unconscious thinking.'? Sometimes, yes. But surely speaking, driving and creativity are just a few key activities that partly or fully use the unconscious to successful affect. And when it comes to physcial pain, is it always a great idea to be in full 'awareness' and have 'alert attention'. Wonder what the NLP/hypnotherpists would say.
I guess the book's problem is that whilst it makes a valiant attempt at straddling spirituality, philosophy and psychology it ends up carrying some pretty patched up, wounded ideas and occasionally finds itself limping around in circles. So - for me, it's close but no cigar...however it's well worth a read.
A Treasure July 17, 2008
33 out of 40 found this review helpful
I love this book. Tolle describes ancient truths and applies them to life in the 21st century in a way that is inspiring and comforting. I took away from this book three simple, yet profound ideas. First and foremost, Tolle believes that we are all connected to each other and that everything we do matters and has an impact on our world. His second idea lies in the power of listening: he suggests that if we can quiet our egos long enough to truly listen, it is possible to feel a sacredness and inner harmony where everything has its perfect place. And lastly, the author speaks of the power of awareness. The moment you notice a pattern of behavior that is no longer working for you, you are a success.
Reading this book reminded me of the writings of two of my favorite authors: Ariel and Shya Kane. In their books Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment, Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book About Instantaneous Transformation and How To Create a Magical Relationship[, the Kanes teach a fun and easy way to live fully and joyously in the moment. Their approach is practical and magical at the same time. If you like Tolle's work you're bound to love the Kane's. All of these books are treasures to be enjoyed
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