Book Reviews of The Secret

The Secret is, don't waste your time reading this book. I was so disappointed because I heard such great things about it. But it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know and don't believe in.

This book is an excellent introduction to The Law of Attraction and to the science of thoughts and feelings attracting what we experience in life. It has many respected authors and teachers quoted and gives a few ideas of how to use the information. I felt it fell short on offering very many practical applications though. Esther and Jerry Hicks have written: The Law of Attraction and Ask and it is Given and both those books go deeper into practical application. Another very practical book is Quantum Success by Sandra Anne Taylor. The Secret is an excellent introduction or reminder but you will want to read more deeper books on the subject in order to fully make The Law of Attraction work for you!

This book was the biggest disappointment ever! I heard from a friend that it was the book to read, it is not. She quotes other people & then tells you what it means, are you kidding? I haven't seen the dvd maybe I'm missing something. Bottom line think it and you can get it, really? I am a huge believe in the power of a great attitude and positive thinking but not to make me rich, thin & beautiful (those are supposedly the things you can get, which are the only things that make you happy, right?) if those are what you are looking for you are looking for the wrong things for the wrong reasons. If you want to be a better person there are lots of great books that can help you get what you want, try Covey, Sarah Ban Breathnach, or even Zigler. Hope her millions $$ make her happy...

I just don't understand what the big deal is about this book. It is just a bunch of stuff that is supposed to be inspirational. The secret is that the author made millions on this book. It didn't give me any information that I didn't already know or have read before. I guess if we take the information literally if we all want it bad enough then we can all be miltimillionaire, super models with no cares in the world. Lesson learned: If Oprah speaks everybody bombards amazon.com and purchases. (At least she is getting people to read) Glad this book was given to me!

I've been practicing the methods described in this book for awhile now. It's a challenge at first, but, if you keep at it, and "remember to remember", it can be life changing.

A lot of hype, but it is motivational and inspirational. Main point is to stay positive and positive things will come into your life. Think good thoughts, good things will happen for you. Envision what you want and as you work towards your goals, things will fall into place and the universe will put what you need in your hands.

I found this book to be predictable and not worth the time it took to read. I read only about 50 pages and was sorry I spent the money to buy this useless book!

Unless the big secret is common sense, then this book will not impart wisdom or inspiration. All it will do is make your wallet a little lighter. Someone made a lot of money off this book and it is not the readers themselves.

I believed in the power of positive thinking before reading this book and the annoying "get rich" theme highlighted throughout the book insulted and annoyed me. As if that is the ultimate goal (certainly shows where their hearts and minds are though).

I wish I would have listened to the bookstore owner when I asked where I could find a book I saw on Oprah. He chuckled a bit to himself and said "Oh you mean the secret; the book we couldn't get rid of until it showed up on Oprah". He then went on to say that the best secret and imparted wisdom he could share with me was that if ever there was a grandious secret to life, they wouldn't be peddling it out on Oprah and bookstores for just $9.99 (with a 20% off sticker on it's cover). I think I would have been wiser and richer to have listened to his wisdom. =) Live and Learn.

This book is hard to read I have been trying for over a month to finish it. I even watched the dvd and still could not get back into the book. Guess I am just not one to be told to change my ways of thinking.

Yes, that's right. What a bunch of junk. Of course Oprah recommends it so half the free world rushes out and buys right into it.
You cannot become a millionaire by thinking positive about it. You cannot do ANYTHING just by sitting around thinking positive about it. Life is hard work. Use common sense, work out and ya, have some positive perspective, and you should be just fine.

Couldnt quite get into this book, not sure if it was bad timing or just a very confusing book. Heard many good reviews of the Secret yet just cant jump on the bandwagon. :( Maybe I was hoping for a real secret... like lottery numbers haha

Honestly, while reading this book, I felt like I had tripped into a motivational seminar where everyone tells you this inspiring story and then tries to sell you all of their books, tapes, and T-shirts. I do agree with the main point of the book. Nevertheless I feel it is very overrated and overly hyped for what it is.

Great book. Not for the closed minded.

This book put things in perspective. Got me on the right track. Well worth the read if you are serious about wanting to make positive changes.

Some don't beleive in the teachings of this book, but I do, as do many. I think it's wonderful and life changing.

That this whole book is the same set set of platitudes re-hashed over and over and over and over...

i do agree there is a lot of fluff...remember "over and over again"...
However, I did like the book, and whole idea of "we are what we attract", I just think she spent too much paper to express "The law of attraction". The whole idea is great, and positive think DOES help. Personally, I gained very important information, and I follow some advice.

There was no real secret in this book.

The Secret was inspired by 1908 classic book "The Science of Getting Rich."

About 5 years ago I began following the advice of this book and in 2006 "The Secret" was born as a documentary. Experts from diverse fields all agree, wealth, health, great relationships, and wisdom are found within yourself. How to unleash the power already encoded in your cells is what this book will reveal.

Grab your copy before it's too late. Believe me, when all the events I put in my list started happening I went catatonic, especially when Oprah people called. Do you imagine???

I still am making many mistakes, however life seems sweeter with the confidence you gain from discovering The Secret of The Law of Attraction.

This book was a huge disappointment. There is nothing new to be learned here.

I don't see what the big deal was about this book. It was pretty much alot of common sense stuff.

Very good introduction to the law of attraction. I do think there could have been more practical examples for those just starting out trying to use it but overall not a bad book.

some writing in front cover.

Alot of fluff............

They made us watch the movie on this in school. It was nothing that I didn't already know. Basically the message I got from it was if you want something then put your energy into it.

Shows you the power of positive thoughts

Not a good read.

Very interesting. Love the power of positive thinking!

I wasn't into it

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