A Mind of Its Own: A Cultural History of the Penis

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David M. Friedman's A Mind of Its Own is a cultural examination of the penis, from ancient Sumer to the present. Friedman convincingly suggests that humankind's various and contradictory attitudes toward the penis have been instrumental in mapping the course of both Western civilization and world history.

Friedman begins with pagan attitudes: ancient Greeks considered the penis a measure of a man's proximity to "divine power," while the Romans, whose generals were known to promote soldiers based on penis size, saw it as an indicator of earthly strength. Thanks to the spread of Christianity, the "sacred staff became the demon rod"--a fearful manifestation of the devil. Theology gave way, grudgingly, to science. In the Renaissance, anatomical discoveries allowed for the possibility that this "agent of death" was, in fact, only a "blameless instrument of reproduction." Subsequent chapters discuss the penis's role as a racial yardstick; its "defining role in human personality" as asserted by Freud; its politicization; and finally, through the likes of Viagra, its objectification as a "thing ... impervious to religious teachings, psychological insights, racial stereotypes and feminist criticism."

Friedman's study of what he calls the "symbolic muscle" is filled with fascinating side trips (castration cults, ancient graffiti, the anti-masturbation "semen-retention movement," aphrodisiacs through the ages, and, to modern eyes, risible medical practices with the likes of monkey glands), as well as a rich cast of characters (Leonardo da Vinci, John Kellogg of cornflake fame, Kate Millet, Clarence Thomas, and Walt Whitman). The book is informal, but well researched (and documented), entertaining but not cute, wide-ranging but not sketchy, and simultaneously irreverent and respectful. --H. O'Billovitch

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Whether enemy or ally, demon or god, the source of satisfaction or the root of all earthly troubles, the penis has forced humanity to wrestle with its enduring mysteries. Here, in an enlightening and entertaining cultural study, is a book that gives context to the central role of the penis in Western civilization.

A man can hold his manhood in his hand, but who is really gripping whom? Is the penis the best in man -- or the beast? How is man supposed to use it? And when does that use become abuse? Of all the bodily organs, only the penis forces man to confront such contradictions: something insistent yet reluctant, a tool that creates but also destroys, a part of the body that often seems apart from the body. This is the conundrum that makes the penis both hero and villain in a drama that shapes every man -- and mankind along with it.

In A Mind of Its Own, David M. Friedman shows that the penis is more than a body part. It is an idea, a conceptual but flesh-and-blood measuring stick of man's place in the world. That men have a penis is a scientific fact; how they think about it, feel about it, and use it is not. It is possible to identify the key moments in Western history when a new idea of the penis addressed the larger mystery of man's relationship with it and changed forever the way that organ was conceived of and put to use. A Mind of Its Own brilliantly distills this complex and largely unexamined story.

Deified by the pagan cultures of the ancient world and demonized by the early Roman church, the organ was later secularized by pioneering anatomists such as Leonardo da Vinci. After being measured "scientifically" in an effort to subjugate some races while elevating others, the organ was psychoanalyzed by Sigmund Freud. As a result, the penis assumed a paradigmatic role in psychology -- whether the patient was equipped with the organ or envied those who were. Now, after being politicized by feminism and exploited in countless ways by pop culture, the penis has been medicalized. As no one has before him, Friedman shows how the arrival of erection industry products such as Viagra is more than a health or business story. It is the latest -- and perhaps final -- chapter in one of the longest sagas in human history: the story of man's relationship with his penis.

A Mind of Its Own charts the vicissitudes of that relationship through its often amusing, occasionally alarming, and never boring course. With intellectual rigor and a healthy dose of wry humor, David M. Friedman serves up one of the most thought-provoking, significant, and readable cultural works in years.

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interesting historiography.......2007-02-22

*A Mind of Its Own* started off fantastic, opening with how witches were burned for having contact with the "devil's rod". However, the book's ending wasn't quite as great, concluding with impotence and Viagra.

Friedman presented how the penis was viewed, throughout history, through various lens: historical, social, religious, psychological, medical and feminist. My only problem with this book was that the last half was mostly medical (Freud, psychology, psychoanalysis, penile reconstruction, testicular transplants, impotence, etc.). So, the end became a little dry.

There were a lot of information and tidbits that I didn't know about the penis. I'm sure that we're familiar about the Greek and Roman's view on and culture around the penis. However, there are so much more to know about these people. The pagan and the religious views were interesting as well. It was amazing to see that the early Christians had numerous dialogues on the penis, especially the semen.

I was very interested in reading about the history of the correlation between penis size and race. This wasn't about how a race or an ethnic group have been stereotyped on their penis size. It was more about the white view of the black penis and how they responded to it.

The feminist view on the penis was enlightening. I've always wanted to know exactly how it started and it pretty much made sense. However, it was interesting to see how the penis have divided women among themselves, despite them being avowed feminists.

I think there are so much more that Friedman could have covered in the cultural history of the penis. I wish that Friedman had included the pop cultural view of the penis. I can only think of one example that Friedman did. He mentioned Robert Mapplethorne's (sp?) (who was gay) controversial photo of a semi-erect black penis. Speaking of gay, I'm surprised that Friedman didn't bring up the homosexual view of the penis.

Nonetheless, you're going to read about so many people who have made a contribution or an impact on the penis. Such people are Da Vinci, Thomas Clarence, Freud and so many more. If you've always been curious how the penis have been viewed throughout history, then this book is for you.

Wow!.......2006-08-15

I learned a whole lot about the history of the Penius that they don't tell you anywhere else! And I'm only in Chapter 2! Nicely written and easy to follow. Reads like a story rather than a weighty text book.

Got Penis?.......2004-01-30

Ok, those who get squeamish over penis need not apply here. This book is covered in it from cover to cover, and men and women alike will find this an interesting dissection of it. The author gives us a history lesson in the penis from ancient times to the current day erectile dysfunction boom. He focuses quite a bit on Mr. Frued, obviously for the fact that this man was penile fixed and injected his theories right into modern day psychology textbooks. I found the most interesting part regarding the racial penis, as it was a new look at racism in America and abroad.

I was a bit disappointed that the book didn't include much pop culture regarding the penis. However, the areas the author chose to look at were very appropriate and provided new insight on that organ both men and women find fascinating.

More Than Expected.......2003-10-20

I had seen this book on Amazon before and by-passed it, thinking that it would be little more than an anthology of dick stories, past and present. Do not make that mistake. This is a well-researched book that investigates the religious, scientific, racial, political and psychological dimensions - pun intended- of the penis throughout Western History, from Ancient Greece to Viagra. On the other hand, do not fret that it is a dry tome;the author presents the material in an entertaining manner with just the right amount of ribaldry. So interesting is the book that I read the entire 300+ pages in two sittings.

a wonderful and wonderfully thorough book.......2003-08-15

it's not often i pick up a non-fiction book as engrossing and entertaining as this one. it was like a novel i didn't want to put down until i finished it. friedman presents a wonderfully detailed overview of, as the title promises, the cultural history of the penis. this includes the place of the penis in religious history, freudian psychoanalysis, feminist theory, racism, and psychopharmacology. the author provides enough background and context that it's like reading a well-constructued primer on each of those subject areas. most highly recommended!

The Mismeasure of Desire: The Science, Theory, and Ethics of Sexual Orientation (Ideologies of Desire)

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A Critical Look at Sexuality
This is why "Queer Studies" makes me whince.
The most groundbreaking work on the subject yet
Challenging and well done
Well worth the challenge

The Mismeasure of Desire: The Science, Theory, and Ethics of Sexual Orientation (Ideologies of Desire)
Edward Stein
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Is there a "gay gene"? What if there is? And what does "gay" mean, anyway? Philosopher and queer studies instructor Edward Stein asks these questions and far more, delving deeply into our feelings about gender and sexuality in The Mismeasure of Desire, a deep but accessible examination of how we classify and study sexual orientation. Stein is that rare postmodern philosopher who explains his terms simply and strives for clarity in thought and prose; readers scared off by his background in the humanities will find his book as sensible as any science text. He divides his subjects into sections on metaphysics, science, and ethics, each building on the last.

First turning his attention to the construction of gender and desire, Stein takes great pains to define his terms so that they satisfy our intuitions yet maintain the rigor required of them by his philosophical operations. This territory has been explored fairly well over the last 30 years, but he finds new paths well worth further pursuit. Next he examines the social and biological research pertaining to sexual orientation; not surprisingly, he finds much fault therein, as much (if not all) of it rests on thoroughly disreputable and homophobic foundations. These assumptions are brought out of the closet and don't stand up well to scrutiny, lending power to Stein's concluding ethical arguments that we should at the very least demand more of researchers looking into sexual orientation, and perhaps curtail such research altogether. The powerful, heady ideas in The Mismeasure of Desire will keep you thinking for years to come. --Rob Lightner

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In the last decade, fierce controversy has arisen over the nature of sexual orientation. Scientific research, religious views, increasingly ambiguous gender roles, and the growing visibility of sexual minorities have sparked impassioned arguments about whether our sexual desires are hard-wired in our genes or shaped by the changing forces of society. In recent years scientific research and popular opinion have favored the idea that sexual orientations are determined at birth, but philosopher and educator Edward Stein argues that much of what we think we know about the origins of sexual desire is probably wrong. Stein provides a comprehensive overview of such research on sexual orientation and shows that it is deeply flawed. Stein argues that this research assumes a picture of sexual desire that reflects unquestioned cultural stereotypes rather than cross-cultural scientific facts, and that it suffers from serious methodological problems. He considers whether sexual orientation is even amenable to empirical study and asks if it is useful for our understanding of human nature to categorize people based on their sexual desires. Perhaps most importantly, Stein examines some of the ethical issues surrounding such research, including gay and lesbian civil rights and the implications of parents trying to select or change the sexual orientation of their children. The Mismeasure of Desire offers a reasoned, accessible, and incisive examination of contemporary thinking about one of the most hotly debated issues of our time and adds a compelling voice of dissent to prevailing--and largely unexamined--assumptions about human sexuality.

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A Critical Look at Sexuality.......2007-07-08

Stein's examination of how we define sexuality, deal with desire and how we examine and study human sexuality all come under the microscope of this amazing, smart and well-written book. I often recommend it to anyone who is questioning their sexuality, their desires or confused by why the taxonomy at times seems so ridiculous.

Many people can avoid a lot of pain and anguish by looking at Stein's work. Any discussion on sexuality must include this book. Although it is scholarly, it is not a difficult read, but some thoughts can be very eye-opening and deserve some time to simmer.

Excellent Book!

This is why "Queer Studies" makes me whince........2003-08-07

It's not that only fellow biomedical researchers are allowed to express an opinion on work such as Hammer and Levay's, but it's quite clear that Stein doesn't even understand the fundamentals of scientific reasoning and questioning. Paranoia under the guise of academia-even when accompanied by reviews that read "accessible to even you"-is a dangerous thing.

Hammer goes out of his way (or at least he did, you don't see much of him anymore-was he perhaps scared away by pseudo-intelligencia criticism?) to ensure that the public, and readers, understand that IF there is a genetic component to male sexuality, it is only one piece of the pie. That clarification alone should have stopped a book like Stein's, and similar literary criticisms, from becoming bound and for sale. I guess I blame the publishers as much as I do Stein.

The most groundbreaking work on the subject yet.......2002-03-17

I recommend this book to everyone I talk to. It's simply outstanding.
Scientists will always seek to order the chaos, and philosophers will always seek to say that chaos can never be fully ordered. One may trim a hedge and box it into a container, but it is always alive, ever changing and growing. The best scientists can hope for is to catalog the waypoints.

I wrote an essay on this subject for a lesbian and gay studies class back in 1997, knowing nothing of postmodernism, and knowing only that I was bi, and didn't seem to fit gender categories either, and was continually frustrated by people's attempts to label me. At the time, I was considered a radical, and my professor sought to discredit all of my anecdotal evidence by saying I was too young to know what I "really" was yet.

That this book exists vindicates me on both a personal and professional level, and I hope will help all the rest of us "freaks" who exist outside the boxes come to terms with the idea that our chaos is the way things are meant to be, and that we should always refuse attempts at being ordered.

Challenging and well done.......2000-12-28

THE MISMEASURE OF DESIRE is a scholarly work examining the current trends in research on the origins of sexual orientation and the ethics of using the information we glean from such research. Edward Stein, a professor of philosophy, tackles the complicated issues of what is homosexuality, how we study it and research it, and the underlying assumptions and desires of science and the public in the search for causes. His discussions and the parallels to gender and religious freedom are described clearly. You don't need a Ph.D. in philosophy to read this book! His emphasis on respect for differences and a call for being aware of the limits of our current knowledge are refreshing and hopeful. I especially liked his questioning our whole concept of "homosexuality" as a natural or social kind.

~~Joan Mazza, author of Dream Back Your Life; Dreaming Your Real Self; Things That Tick Me Off; and Exploring Your Sexual Self.

Well worth the challenge.......2000-03-31

How ironic that I finished this book on the same day that a new study came out linking finger length to sexual orientation.

This book is one of the most challenging I have ever read ... not only was it slow going at times while I struggled to grasp new ideas and concepts, but challenging in terms of getting me to look at my preconceived notions about sexual orientation in completely new ways.

I admit there were times when I almost gave up on The Mismeasure of Desire. First because of the dry, academic style in which it is written. Later I grew frustrated with Mr. Stein taking up pages to explain a concept only to watch him "tear down" that concept in the next chapter. Now that I've finished The Mismeasure of Desire, I'm happy I stuck with the task of reading it. I find myself initiating conversations with friends about the ideas that are presented in the book and I find that I'm thinking about being gay in much different ways than when I first started this book.

On the whole, this is a fascinating overview of the issue of sexual orientation and the research to study and define our "desires." My only major complaint with the book is the final section on the ethics of sexual orientation research. The issues raised in the chapters in this section could easily be expanded into an entire book. As it is, it feels like Mr. Stein breezes through some of these issues that could stand more in-depth study.

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Biological aspects of human sexuality
Herant A Katchadourian
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Male Female Differences: A Bio-Cultural Perspective
Roberta L. Hall
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This volume examines the differences between the sexes in such diverse areas as sensory motor skills and socialization. The work analyzes current studies on sex differences from a multi-discipline perspective. Included are important discussions of socialization, sociobiology and evolutionary history, cognitive development, size, genetics, and population structure. Each chapter includes tables, charts, and a list of references.

Sexual Orientation: Toward Biological Understanding

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Genetic, hormonal, neurological, and other biological factors need to be taken into account to fully understand sexual orientation. This work represents the latest research and theory on causes of variation in sexual orientation. It looks at sexual orientation as a cross-species phenomenon with numerous determining factors. This work is a collection of chapters by some of the leading researchers in the scientific study of sexual orientation. The theory that many genetic, hormonal, neurological, and other biological factors need to be taken into account to fully understand sexual orientation is espoused in this book. It presents much of the latest research on the causes of variation in sexual orientation and related phenomena. It views sexual orientation as a cross-species phenomenon with both biological and environmental determinants.

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A feminist we can talk with and about

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Elisabeth Badinter
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Examining changing role models for masculine identity--from cowboy in the 1950s to Terminator in the 1990s, from flesh-and-blood man to machine--this book suggests that men need new role models and that sufficient room needs to be left for the expression of male vulnerability, a psychic space that would accept attitudes and behaviors traditionally labeled as "feminine." This new model, Badinter argues, may reduce the profound effects of homophobia and misogyny.

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A feminist we can talk with and about.......2006-09-06

One of the theses upheld in the book is that one is born a woman, but one becomes a man. To begin with, there is a biological "struggle" waged by some embryos in the womb to differentiate and assert their masculine gender identity (p. 32-33); this struggle will continue outside the womb when the boys will be expected to act like men and not to behave like a "girl". The next step in establishing masculine identity consists in the rejection of homosexuality and femininity: a boy will learn to become a man by not being "queer" and by shedding traces of femininity in his social relationships. Badinter explores the role of cruel initiation rites in ancient and tribal societies aimed at turning boys into men by shedding any trace of feminization in their upbringing (70-74, 94).
The author discusses the way homosexuality was conceived of (i.e., tolerated, respected) in the ancient world (see Plutarch's Life of Pelopidas) and how there were no symptoms of "homophobia."
Badinter does a convincing job in showing how the legacy of patriarchy, that malevolent, dysfunctional system, engendered "mutilated men", so much so that not only women, but men as well are its victims.
The role of the Mentor 85,86
Aurelio p. 44, 63, 66
Describes the man filled with self-hatred, who rejects his gender identity and its legacy (like those losers at Harvard). Describes the "tough guy" and the "soft man" archetypes and urges the need to go beyond these two poles toward the "reconciled man" (Jungian view): the ANDROGYNE, a man who not simultaneously, but alternatively takes on masculine and feminine roles (p.166)
Criticizes Bly and men' movement (p.152)
Values p. 184

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Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality
Herant A. Katchadourian
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Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality
Herant A.; M.D., Donald T. Lunde Katchadourian
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BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
A. Herant / Lunde,T. Donald Katchadouriam
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Providing an introduction to functional analysis, this text treats in detail its application to boundary-value problems and finite elements, and is distinguished by the fact that abstract concepts are motivated and illustrated wherever possible. It is intended for use by senior undergraduates and graduates in mathematics, the physical sciences and engineering, who may not have been exposed to the conventional prerequisites for a course in functional analysis, such as real analysis. Mature researchers wishing to learn the basic ideas of functional analysis will equally find this useful. Offers a good grounding in those aspects of functional analysis which are most relevant to a proper understanding and appreciation of the mathematical aspects of boundary-value problems and the finite element method.

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superb introduction to Functional analysis.......2000-08-09

Daya Reddy has produced a new edition of an older text which now has some extra material and has improved the explanations of the earlier edition as well as include many useful diagrams. This is an excellent introduction to Functional Analysis avoiding the often seen theorem/proof approach which overwhelms students who are not literate in the mathematics. All concepts are very well explained and demonstrated, the progression is slow and careful so as not to disallusion students who are not pure mathematicians. Even for mathematicians this is a good, gentle introduction. When I first saw the earlier edition in the library I was captivated by the style and ease of development so I emailed Professor Reddy and asked about a new edition, the preprint of which he sent me to peruse, I then later bought the new one as it came out. The beauty and power of functional analysis is also evident

Well worth buying so you don't get lost in the none too simple mathematics of functional analysis.

The most readable functional analysis book for engineers........1999-05-13

This book is essentially the second edition of his now out of print book titled "Functional Analysis and Boundary-Value Problems: An Introductory Treatment". I like this bood very much. It is not very demanding on mathematical procedures, but lays out the nessary concepts in a very logical progression for Engineers and none math majors, though some math people may not like it. The examples and graphs are very revealing; they illustrates mathematical concepts very well, makes them easier to understand.

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Explore both structural analysis and flow applications of the finite element method in this expansive text. The authors present a solid grounding in the material, suitable for upper-level undergrads and beyond in math and engineering. --Rob Lightner

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Although there are many books on the finite element method (FEM) on the market, very few present its basic formulation in a simple, unified manner. Furthermore, many of the available texts address either only structure-related problems or only fluid or heat-flow problems, and those that explore both do so at an advanced level. Introductory Finite Element Method examines both structural analysis and flow (heat and fluid) applications in a presentation specifically designed for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, both within and outside of the engineering disciplines. It includes a chapter on variational calculus, clearly presented to show how the functionals for structural analysis and flow problems are formulated. The authors provide both one- and two-dimensional finite element codes and a wide range of examples and exercises. The exercises include some simpler ones to solve by hand calculation-this allows readers to understand the theory and assimilate the details of the steps in formulating computer implementations of the method. Anyone interested in learning to solve boundary value problems numerically deserves a straightforward and practical introduction to the powerful FEM. Its clear, simplified presentation and attention to both flow and structural problems make Introductory Finite Element Method the ideal gateway to using the FEM in a variety of applications.

Introductory Lectures on the Finite Element Method (Cism International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, 130)

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O. C. Zienkiewicz
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Introductory computational continuum mechanics using finite elements

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Introductory computational continuum mechanics using finite elements
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Solutions Manual for Introductory Finite Element Method

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Solutions Manual for Introductory Finite Element Method
Chandrakant S. Desai , and Tribikram Kundu
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Missing a clue really.......2007-08-26

I didn't like this book. I felt there was too much nonsense in it, in form of clueless praise. Too many petty citations from the Old Testament. And I didn't quite understand the author's fixation with an entity of David... The one thing I agreed with was the attitude that true God is found from within oneself. -But I recommend you invest your money in some other book.

Making the unbelievable sound credible.......2007-04-05

Mr. Goddard is an articulate, passionate writer and must have been a very charismatic speaker. His point is difficult to make, as it goes against everything one's "common" sense dictates. However, he manages to argue for it in a very convincing way. He often quotes from the Bible to support his conclusions. I found this book fascinating and thought provoking.

Great Collection of Spiritual Lectures........2003-03-11

I have been interested in Neville's material for past two years or so. I read his books and lectures daily and can honestly verify that he is a very outstanding teacher, mystic and Bible scholar. According to some people, Neville is going to be one of three people remembered for their achievements in this world.

What makes Neville's lectures such great source of information is that this man devoted most of his life (over 40 years) for studying the deeper and inner meaning of sacred writings and he knew everything there is to know about the life. Not just that, but he had a very wonderful way of incorporating his knowledge and understanding into practical everyday guidelines and suggestions that will help you if you try them.

Neville never speculated with things - he spoke of personal experience and understanding of life. He says again and again that we should put his material into a test and it will prove to be the truth.

This book is a collection of transcribed lectures from later years of his life. Due to its highly spiritual and mystical nature, this book is recommended to advanced students of spiritual life. Eventhough Neville always wrote clearly and so that he be udnerstood, this book is not for everyone. If you are new to Neville material, I should suggest you read his book "The Law and The Promise" which serves as a wonderful introduction and helps you to understand what he is speaking of in this volume.

Naturally -- I would like to see more bible scholars to read this book because so much of the Bible's meaning and message has been misunderstood... This book should be found in any New Thought student's library.

Great Master Piece. Absolutely Lovely.

Realizing the power of the imagination within you!.......2000-07-06

If you have been trying to change something in your life that no longer fits your style of living or your belief in the real nature of Truth, this is a book that will help you immensely. Neville is filled with the passion of his knowing that he has discovered the way to become the man that he has always wanted to be. The way to do this is by your own imagination, your belief that you are already a co-creator with God, and that you can do whatever you set your mind to do. All it takes is to use the power that is already within you. This is a book that will stir your deepest desires and help you bring them into fruition. Just think, you can change your world by your deepest thoughts! Enjoy!

Immortal Man by Neville Goddard.......2000-06-10

Neville's works need to become mainstream study for a tired world. His message speaks to a truth I have always thought and pondered but could not find the evidence with which he writes so definitively. Immortal Man is a masterfull work.

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Immortal man: Compilation of lectures
Neville
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Immortal Man: Compilation of Lectures Presented By Neville

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