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Tolle presents readers with an honest look at the current state of humanity: he implores us to see and accept that this state, which is based on an erroneous identification with the egoic mind, is one of dangerous insanity. However, there is an alternative to this potentially dire situation. Humanity now, perhaps more than in any previous time, has an opportunity to create a new, saner, more loving world. This will involve a radical inner leap from the current egoic consciousness to an entirely new one. In illuminating the nature of this shift, Tolle describes in detail how our current ego-based state of consciousness operates. Then gently, and in very practical terms, he leads us into this new consciousness. We will come to experience who we truly are--which is something infinitely greater than anything we currently think we are.
# Contents: The flowering of human consciousness -- Ego : the current state of humanity -- The core of ego -- Role-playing : the many faces of the ego -- The pain-body -- Breaking free -- Finding who you truly are -- The discovery of inner space -- Your inner purpose -- A new earth.
# Contents: The flowering of human consciousness -- Ego : the current state of humanity -- The core of ego -- Role-playing : the many faces of the ego -- The pain-body -- Breaking free -- Finding who you truly are -- The discovery of inner space -- Your inner purpose -- A new earth.
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Anna M. (
17 member(s) found this review helpful.
I started this book hoping for more. I was disappointed to find the way the author misquoted and misrepresented world religions to make them fit his philosophy. It was such a turn off that I quit reading it. Maybe his own philosophy is good, I just never got past the misrepresentations that he claimed to base it on. Not for me, but clearly Oprah likes it!
Michele S. (
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
Just like with "The Power of Now," Eckhart Tolle just rambles and rambles on. He writes just like he talks. If you've ever seen any of his videos, he's very quiet-spoken, laughs at his own bizarre jokes and references, and drones on without taking a breath. I bought this book for a book club I signed-up for but all they did was watch his inane videos and never discussed the book. I lasted one week. This book didn't awaken anything in me. In fact, it put me to sleep! Also, I removed the big O sticker on the cover because I don't like Oprah. GASP! Shocking, I know.
11 member(s) found this review helpful.
Be fully present in the current moment. So many people these days are stressed out because of what's happened in the past, or what they think may or may not happen in the future that they do not fully appreciate the present. And the present moment is really all we have. Reading this book has made me aware, or has awakened me to the present moment. It is my hope that others will receive a spiritual awakening by reading "A New Earth." It is not meant to change your religious beliefs - it is meant to enhance them.
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
I got this book to participate in Oprah's book club and webcast last year. I though it would help me to gain better insights on my life and start the new year off on a good foot. Well i spent most of the time disagreeing with the book and Eric;s views. I feel I am a good person and more importantly a good Christian. I;m not so sure what faith he belives in, it sounds sort of mystical and creepy at some points of the book. Well I did finish the book and the webcast. But I must say that the writing assignments were the things that helped me become more intouch with myself more that the book and watching Eric & Oprah talk about the book.
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
If you like New Age stuff, this might be for you. If not, this book will not answer the world's unanswered questions. Although it has some strong points, it is a long and heavy read. Eckhart Tolle has made millions and millions and I am wondering how he shares his wealth with the not so fortunate.
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
I couldn't get through this book at all. I found it so dense and the author just beat every point to death so that it could not hold my attention at all. I gave the audio book a try because of all the hype about this book changing your life, but I almost fell asleep in the car! Usually, I am very open to this type of read and to new age thinking, but I was sorry that I could not get into this one.
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
Really Really tried to read this book since everyone is talking about it, but it was a little long hair for me and I really couldn't get into it. I'm not much of a self help book person, I'm sure it's a great book, I just couldn't dig it. I'm more of a mystery/thriller/romance/paranormal type of reader.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I found this book to be quite insightful and was surprised at some of the negative reviews. However, if you are looking for a quick, entertaining read, you will probably not like this book. This book goes deep into why we act and react the way we do and suggests a better way of thinking and being. I found it helpful to read this book in small doses so I could think about what the author was trying to convey and really absorb what he was saying. This book helped me realize how our emotions and egos affect the way we behave, react to, and see the world around us. I recommend this book as it gives you a lot to think about.
Tracey P. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Better than I thought it would be...........some food for thought.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
i am a christian..and this book helped me..more than helped me. it changed the way i approached everything. and even though i do not believe in his version of what God is..there was so much i took from this book..and in many ways because of the book i now have a true appreciation for my beliefs.
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Rita L. (I think this book is only popular because Oprah had it on her show. His philosophy is boring. He takes all the "good stuff" from all the other religions and makes his own. Of course Oprah likes it...she beleives in anything!!
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