Beauty and the Spy (Warner Forever)

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DESCRIPTION: SHOCKING! London's belle of the ball, Susannah Makepeace, is the last person who should suddenly be stuck in the sleepy village of Barnstable. In town, she would never have seen a man swimming naked in a pond. And she certainly would have resisted the urge to draw every single bit of him in astonishing detail! SIZZLING! Very few people know that Viscount Kit Whitelaw is the best spy in His Majesty's secret service. But his high-flying life has finally banished him from London. Not to worry#151;if Susannah's erotic sketches are any indication of her nature, she'll be a delicious stand-in for the thrill of espionage. SCANDALOUS! When odd accidents follow in Susannah's wake, Kit's spy senses start tingling. For what better mystery is there for England's greatest spy than the secrets of the delectable puzzle that is Susannah?

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Engaging and fun.......2007-08-27

Likeable characters, adventure, suspense, and love. All in a well put together package. Recommended.

1st book in the Holt Sisters Trilogy .......2007-07-11

I read the books out order which was OK but I would have enjoyed them more not knowing how the mystery ended...before I read this first novel. In this trilogy three sister are seperated after their father is murdered and their mother is acusted of the murder. This novel starts with Susannah loosing her adopted father and having to move to the country. The mystery of who was really at fault for her father starts to reveal it's self. A great start - Check out the entire Holt Sisters Trilogy;
Beauty and the Spy (Book 1), Ways to be Wicked (Book 2),The Secret to Seduction (Book 3).

Simply Wonderful.......2007-03-07

I read a lot of romance novels and most of them don't linger in my mind two seconds past the time I finish reading them. So for me, the mark of a truly memorable romance novel is that I'm still thinking about it after I've put it aside. Such is the case with Beauty and the Spy.

Julie Anne Long reminds me a lot of my favorite historical romance writer, Julia Quinn, in that she writes witty dialogue, lets the sensuality build slowly, and always ties up every loose end in a very satisfying way. This book had a complicated plot and several point of view characters, but everything moved along at the perfect pace and the end was very satisfying.

Kit and Susannah are very likeable characters, and they come together slowly and believably. You'll feel for Susannah as she struggles to discover her identity and Kit's stubborn refusal to give into his feelings keeps the sexual tension going.

Julie Ann Long is truly talented and this is a fun, engaging read that will make you smile and sigh.

Sweet and Romantic.......2007-02-07

This is the kind of romance story I like. It's actually a romance, not an "instant lust" type situation. The characters grow and develop over the course of the story. They don't just fall into bed within days of knowing eachother, and being together actually makes them better people.

The reason that this did not get 5 stars? First of all, there were SOOOOO many typos/grammatical errors that it was distracting. I'm not overly picky about that in general, but these were some pretty obvious things if the book was just read over before submission/publishing. (Example: "Hush...," Susannah murmered, and cupped her face in her hands, pressed her lips against the top of his head.") Secondly, the story was very predictable. I guessed all of it, right down to the "surprise" twist at the end.

Some other things I liked? Susannah was human. Flaky, true, but not overtly so. The homosexual characters were not portrayed badly (or as bad people) and no one reacted negatively about it. Kit was fallible, but devoted (he was 34, maybe 35, by the way. They were a bit unclear about that. At some points she said 17, some 18 at the time of the duel, then 17 years later). He was a bit of a wimp when it came to his dad, but then again, his dad was also his boss. Remember, his dad wasn't just going to send him to Egypt as an exile from the family -- he was going to ASSIGN him there for work.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this book, and I liked the story. This was the first of this author's books that I've read. I hope the others have been edited better.

Kudos Julie!.......2006-11-30

Darlings! I am here to tell you that this is one of the BEST romance novels you will EVER read! I was honestly blown-away by this wonderfully crafted gem of a book. The characters were superbly written, the story moved at a brisk pace and the romance was surprisingly touching and real. I found myself alternately sighing, laughing and having a wondeful time!

Kit Whitelaw plays the hero of this little story. A bored spy with too much time on his hands and not enough direction in his life. In order to force him out of his ennui, his father sends him on an assignment to the most boring, quiet, small town imaginable. Little does Kit know that Susannah Makepeace is waiting there to turn his world upside-down!

Miss Makepeace is beautiful, charming and very artistic. Intrigued, Kit employs her to help him create his sketchbook, but in the process Susannah ends up awakening his interest as well as his "spy senses." When Susannah's life is in jeopardy more than once, Kit begins to suspect there is something going on which is more than merely coincidence. Together they are drawn into a mysterious past that Susannah never knew she had.

Filled with wonderful secondary characters and packed with playful banter, sexual chemistry, and lots of intrigue, "Beauty and the Spy" is truly a diamond in the rough!

P.S. I bought a copy of this book for my girlfriends and sister-in-law.

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WOW....
Enjoyable captor / captive romance that doesn't stray into abuse
Stockholm Syndrome on the A1
Great Escape
Really enjoyed this book!

The Beauty and the Spy
Gayle Callen
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ASIN: 0060543957
Release Date: 2004-09-28

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For the many romance fans who can't get enough of romances set in England, as well as fans of Christina Dodd.

He kidnapped her to keep her safe, but the captor soon becomes a captive when she turns on her charm and has him falling in love.

Nicholas Wright is a spy. It's what he loves to do – his calling, even. His current mission brings him home to England, where he's on the trail of a spy.

When his plans are overheard by one Charlotte Sinclair, he has no choice but to kidnap her to keep her safe.

But Charlotte is not your typical London socialite and her wit, intelligence and beauty all threaten to corrupt Nick's resolve to never fall in love.

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WOW...........2007-08-10

This book is hilarious. I love books that are smartly written, funny, hott, sexy, and mysterious. I love the characters in this book as well. They are great! This is a book that I will read again. I'd recommend this book to anyone that has a sense of humor and adventurous spirit.

Enjoyable captor / captive romance that doesn't stray into abuse.......2007-01-27

From the back cover:

Over her head...

Charlotte Sinclair is seeking a bit of adventure in her life--but that doesn't mean she relishes being kidnapped by a traitor to England! Straying innocently from a crowded ballroom, she overhears a conversation, and suddenly she's a captive of Nicholas Wright. Now Charlotte is forced to go on the run with a devil who's far too attractive for his own--and Charlotte's--good.

Head over heels...

Nick can't believe his bad luck! His mission for the Crown requires that he pose as a criminal, and now this meddling beauty threatens to muck everything up. The last thing he needs is to be saddled with a willful, spirited, and utterly bewitching woman whose stunning sensuality is driving him to distraction. And as duty draws them deeper into peril, Nick is discovering that the greatest danger is one he seems powerless to avoid: falling in love!

And my review:

I've enjoyed Gayle Callen's work before, and this book was no exception. I was a little worried about the whole captor / captive plot, as many authors use this for an excuse to write an abusive hero into the story. But that didn't happen here. Callen never even comes close to the "he rapes her and she loves it" theme. The hero was always honorable. Anything physical between them was completely consensual.

I really liked the heroine in this one. I felt that she was strong and spirited, and never came across as shrewish. Very few authors are about to manage a spirited heroine without having her come across as witchy, but this author did it. I was impressed. A lot of romance heroines are always weak, wailing and helpless. I liked to read about one who had a head on her shoulders and a strong will. It was a welcome change.

I really liked watching the gradual change from adversaries to lovers. I felt that it was really well done and never rushed. It was believable. It was as if the love came along so gradually that it was impossible to pinpoint where it started. Only the very best romances are like that, and I really enjoyed finding another one. I also liked that while the hero and heroine were physically attracted to one another, they didn't just rush into bed together.

However, I did feel that the "spy" storyline was a bit weak, which is why I gave this book four stars instead of five. This book's greatest strength lay in the relationship between the hero and heroine. Whenever the spy plot took over, I found myself skimming, just a little, in order to get back to the romance. The intrigue just didn't capture my interest the way the romance did. But that could just be a matter of personal preference; you'll have to decide for yourself. However, I never felt like the romance was pushed so far away that it was lost in the shuffle. That often happens in these kinds of books, but it didn't happen here.

While this is the second book in a series, you can also read it on its own. I hadn't read the first book, yet I never felt lost. I will be on the lookout for more of this author's books. While it wasn't one for my keeper shelf (very few books are), BEAUTY AND THE SPY was one I never regretted buying, and it was very difficult to put down once I got started. Recommended.

Stockholm Syndrome on the A1.......2006-12-28

This is the second Gayle Callen book I have read - the first, "No Ordinary Groom", is set at the same time as this book and with some of the same characters. In fact, one scene in this book is also in the other. We are following the fortunes of two sisters and their dealings with men who turn out to be spies in this pair of books.

"The Beauty And The Spy" features Charlotte Sinclair, widow and sister to Jane Whittington (who gets her man in "No Ordinary Groom"). Charlotte has just put off her mourning a year after her husband's unexpected death - not that she was genuinely mourning him as he turns out to have been a nasty chappie. Anyway, Charlotte is now back in the social world and theoretically looking for another husband, at least her mother wants her to, even though she herself is far from sure she wants to put herself at risk of another man like her dead husband.

Anyway, Charlotte is at a party and gets rather carried away when watching a man behave oddly. She recently found some journals of her father that prove he is a spymaster for the British Government and she consequently sees spies and intrigue under every bush. She follows the mystery man, ends up hiding in a cupboard whilst he has a conversation with another man which shows they are up to no good. Unfortunately they find her and one man threatens to kill her, other other says he will deal with her and kidnaps her.

So Charlotte is tied up, covered with a blanket, lowered out of a window and taken away in a carriage with "Nick", the rather dishy man she followed into the room. He explains that he's trying to uncover a spy who caused a lot of deaths in Afghanistan and that he's working for the government - Charlotte doesn't think she can believe him. And thus the book turns into "Stockholm Syndrome on the A1" as they travel northwards by carriage chasing after the mystery spy woman, Julia Reed. As her captivity continues Charlotte starts to trust Nick her captor and ends up helping him. He also does his part in helping her - helping her to get over the bad ways in which her husband treated her, mainly in bed; guess how Nick helps her with THAT problem?

The story periodically interweaves with Will and Jane (the couple in "No Ordinary Groom") but most of the time they are stuck in a bedroom in an inn discussing captivity, spying and what's happening next - oh, and dealing with her issues about sex too, of course. The book slowly builds to a fairly unspectacular finale where Julia Reed is caught but then is rescued by a baddie but most of the action is actually happening within our lead characters' heads - and body parts.

Sadly this book didn't work for me. I found it quite slow going as the basic plot wasn't really enough to keep my attention. Nick as a character didn't seem all that well formed (I suppose, as a spy, he must be hard to read!) and Charlotte, too, seemed rather irritating. The whole spying sub-plot seemed rather far-fetched and the fact that Nick didn't just stash Charlotte somewhere else right at the beginning, rather than bringing her along with him and thus massively overcomplicating his plans, seems rather a plot hole. Although set in Regency times and travelling by carriage to Leeds from London (presumably the Great North Road then) there is almost no period detail and the characters speak to each other in American English; an example from Nick: "Sam, take Cox and go retrieve the body for me. It's at the entrance to the park a couple blocks east of here." Three non-English but American word-forms in those two sentences so evidently the author and her editor haven't checked it that closely.

If you just want a romance with some sex and some handsome/beautiful people you might like this; if you want more of a story, more genuine character development, more accurate historical detail and depth, you need to give this one a miss.

Great Escape.......2005-09-24

This is the second book in Callen's "Spies and Lovers" series. It's a fast paced, action- espionage love story that offers full-bodied characters, and a delightfully romantic storyline.

This book is a great escape. I was particularly impressed and inspired by Callen's well-rounded and substantial secondary characters. They never stole the spotlight, but they definitely claimed my interest. I also greatly enjoyed the author's wit and mastery of the language. I am looking forward to Sam and Julia's story that will arrive in Spring of 2005.

Really enjoyed this book!.......2004-12-20

This was a very good book - a lot of action, good plot and well developed characters. The attraction between Nick and Charlotte was very intense and you really hoped that this love between them would work out in the end. The book kept my interest throughout - I could not put it down!

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The Beauty and the Spy

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Binding: Hardcover

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Over Her Head Charlotte Sinclair is seeking a bit of adventure in her life -- but that doesn't mean she relishes being kidnapped by a traitor to England! Straying innocently from a crowded ballroom, she overhears a conversation, and suddenly she's a captive of Nicholas Wright. Now Charlotte is forced to go on the run with a devil who's far too attractive for his own -- and Charlotte's -- good. Head Over Heels Nick can't believe his bad luck! His mission for the Crown requires that he pose as a criminal, and now this meddling beauty threatens to muck everything up. The last thing he needs is to be saddled with a willful, spirited, and utterly bewitching woman whose stunning sensuality is driving him to distraction. And as duty draws them deeper into peril, Nick is discovering that the greatest danger is one he seems powerless to avoid: falling in love!

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Big Cats & Other Animals: Their Beauty, Dignity & Survival
Joseph Spies
Manufacturer: Lifetime Books, Inc.
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The perfect gift for all animal-lovers, this glossy paged gallery of over 225 photographs showcases the fascinating world of the animal kingdom.

Big Cats and Other Animals: Their Beauty, Dignity and Survival

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Big Cats and Other Animals: Their Beauty, Dignity and Survival
Joseph R. Spies
Manufacturer: Frederick Fell Publishers
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Spies and Lovers Trilogy: No Ordinary Groom, The Beauty And The Spy, A Woman's Innocence

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Spies and Lovers Trilogy: No Ordinary Groom, The Beauty And The Spy, A Woman's Innocence
Gayle Callen
Manufacturer: Avon
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Setting: The Planet Windarra, sometime in the future
Sensuality: 8

Born and raised in the far-off East on the Planet Windarra, Sariana Dayne's business expertise is desperately needed by the West sector's flamboyant Avylyn clan, but even her cool logic can't solve a serious business theft. Desperate, she devises a scheme to employ a member of the warrior Shield clan in the recovery operation. Unfortunately for Sariana's peace of mind, her practical plan turns shaky when she gazes into the fierce eyes of the Shield mercenary Gryph Chassyn, and realizes that she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Gryph takes one look at Sariana and decides that she's one of the few women in the world who could become his Shield mate. Unfamiliar with the West sector's Shield society, Sariana can't even guess what mating with Gryph will do to her life--she only knows he stirs a depth of passion in her that she can't deny. Before she grasps the consequences, Sariana is allied with the powerful mercenary and they set off on a dangerous journey to recover the stolen prism cutter. Along the way, they discover unexpected possibilities in their bonding, even as their lives are threatened with deadly peril. And if they can only survive the obstacles, Gryph and Sariana just may change the future of Shield society forever.

The multitalented Krentz flexes her fantasy muscles in this absorbing story of love on a planet far, far away. The heroine is sharp-tongued and quick-witted and she's paired with a hero who is equally intelligent and physically powerful. As expected from Krentz, the fast-paced story is expertly plotted with superb sexual tension in all the right places. Small wonder that Krentz is on the shortlist of the most successful romance authors of the decade; two chapters into this novel and you'll know exactly why she's so popular. --Lois Faye Dyer

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Setting: The Planet Windarra, sometime in the future Sensuality: 8Born and raised in the far-off East on the Planet Windarra, Sariana Dayne's business expertise is desperately needed by the West sector's flamboyant Avylyn clan, but even her cool logic can't solve a serious business theft. Desperate, she devises a scheme to employ a member of the warrior Shield clan in the recovery operation. Unfortunately for Sariana's peace of mind, her practical plan turns shaky when she gazes into the fierce eyes of the Shield mercenary Gryph Chassyn, and realizes that she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Gryph takes one look at Sariana and decides that she's one of the few women in the world who could become his Shield mate. Unfamiliar with the West sector's Shield society, Sariana can't even guess what mating with Gryph will do to her life--she only knows he stirs a depth of passion in her that she can't deny. Before she grasps the consequences, Sariana is allied with the powerful mercenary and they set off on a dangerous journey to recover the stolen prism cutter. Along the way, they discover unexpected possibilities in their bonding, even as their lives are threatened with deadly peril. And if they can only survive the obstacles, Gryph and Sariana just may change the future of Shield society forever.The multitalented Krentz flexes her fantasy muscles in this absorbing story of love on a planet far, far away. The heroine is sharp-tongued and quick-witted and she's paired with a hero who is equally intelligent and physically powerful. As expected from Krentz, the fast-paced story is expertlyplotted with superb sexual tension in all the right places. Small wonder that Krentz is on the shortlist of the most successful romance authors of the decade; two chapters into this novel and you'll know exactly why she's so popular. --Lois Faye Dyer

Customer Reviews:

Fun!.......2003-04-18

If you are a fan of Jayne Ann Krentz's humor and full story plots, like fantasy and romance this book is for you. I fully enjoyed it as well as Sweet Starfire and Crytal Flame. I own most of her books and re-read them all more than once. I think if you do enjoy these books you will also enjoy her "flower" series of books written as Jayne Castle - "Amarylis", "Orchid" and "Zinnia".

Should have moved on!.......2000-10-12

I have to admit, I was disappointed. Granted, this is a reprint of a 10 year old book, but it should have stayed there in memory. I did not read many romances then as most of them seemed to involve women who were "pounced on" (marginally acceptable) or raped (completely unacceptable)and the rest of the book telling you why it is OK 'cause they "were meant for each other." No way! I gave it 3 stars as this book has some redeeming factors and the hero isn't as bad as some. The heroine is childish, but improves. I prefer Jayne's newer stuff.

Futuristic Adventure and Romance.......2000-05-26

This book combines the "road trip" adventure of "Sweet Starfire" (still JAK's best futuristic) and the battle between the sexes element of "Crystal Flame."

JAK makes it possible to believe that these characters are destined to be together. She picks characters who are great together because they're different in all the right ways and alike in other ways. In the hands of another author, the concept of the "Shield" might have been silly, but JAK makes it work.

I wish JAK would write more romances set in the far future, like this one, instead of her more recent futurstic series. People like _these_ books more.

Anne M. Marble, All About Romance

Shield's Lady.......2000-04-03

I have read and re-read this book so many times I have to tell everyone that this is just so great that I wish the author would write several sequel stories! Please Jayne - even just one more?

sheilds lady.......2000-02-17

I own all of jayne krentz's books, all of her books writing as jayne castle and amanda quick and quite a few as stephanie james. i think i appreciate the touchs of humor more than any other thing except for the obvious romance she brings to all her writings I wish she would do more futuristic novels; she has a sure deft touch in the genre.

Estamos cavando nuestra tumba.(Laura Itzel Castillo, Mexican lady politician)(TT: We are digging our grave.)(TA: Laura Itzel Castillo, política mexicana)(Entrevista): An article from: Siempre!

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Estamos cavando nuestra tumba.(Laura Itzel Castillo, Mexican lady politician)(TT: We are digging our grave.)(TA: Laura Itzel Castillo, política mexicana)(Entrevista): An article from: Siempre!
David Shields
Manufacturer: Edicional Siempre
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ASIN: B00098NFT6
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Edicional Siempre on November 26, 1998. The length of the article is 2379 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Estamos cavando nuestra tumba.(Laura Itzel Castillo, Mexican lady politician)(TT: We are digging our grave.)(TA: Laura Itzel Castillo, política mexicana)(Entrevista)
Author: David Shields
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: November 26, 1998
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 45 Issue: 2371 Page: 48(1)

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Guide to Lourdes
J. A Shields
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A history of the Moravian seminary for young ladies, Hope, Bartholomew Co., Indiana

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A history of the Moravian seminary for young ladies, Hope, Bartholomew Co., Indiana
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When the cat's away;: A comedy in one act for young ladies (Sergel's acting drama)

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When the cat's away;: A comedy in one act for young ladies (Sergel's acting drama)
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Jerusalem has become a famous rich bastard type of journalist.

Spider thinks he finally has enough dirt on the President to go public, and he publishes with the help of some allies, and then does a disappearing act so that the President and hoods can't find him to take action, or force him to recant. This will also help with the worries about losing his edge from being a fatcat type.

Let us not forget the bowel disruptor gun, either.

Gonzo Journalism Redux.......2002-12-27

Spider Jerusalem is Hunter Thompson channeled for a new generation. This series is such fun to read because even though it is set in the future it clearly comments on the state of our world today. Ellis is a new kind of Gonzo Journalist and Spider is his voice.

Ellis comments on everything from politics to love to war to constant [chemical] use and drinking. All of the Transmetropolitan books are like a visual reinterpretation of Hunter Thompson's work and bring its crash through the door of [weak], comfortable people who just thought Hunter was a character played by Johnny Depp. Anyone whoever read and enjoyed Thompson's work should shovel all of the Transmet novels into their heads immediately and love it!

A new sense of focus.......2002-03-05

This TPB is a little bit lighter than the extremely dark volumes that came before it -- Spider shakes off his depression and resumes the fight against the exploitative powers that be with new vigor. The absurd (rather than purely black) humor of the early volumes returns, particularly in the hilarious first issue of this volume, in which Spider's life is parodied in a variety of genres... Ellis' comic writing is at its peak here.

As always, however, the comedy and vulgarity are tempered by a genuinely disturbing dystopian vision of a modern Western democracy gone subtly totalitarian. Among the comics being written today, _Transmetropolitan_ is nearly unique in its skillful satirical handling of serious issues.

The plot thickens............2002-02-21

Thats the best way to describe this trade paperback. In this story arc, Spider grapples with the fact that his overexposure has made him a cartoon of sorts. He decides it's time to step up with war with The Smiler, a.k.a. President Gary Callahan. I cant reveal much more, except that it's a pivotal point in the overall Transmet story. If you read the series, you must pick this up. If you don't, START, then get this one. If you cant read learn. Yes I am ranting, but it's that damn good.

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"Just who is Ken Wilber?" For more than 30 years, a rising tide of readers enthralled by this visionary philosopher's map of human potential have asked this question about the famously "low profile" author. Finally, early this year, Wilber—the author of A Brief History of Everything and Grace and Grit—agreed to create a series of in-depth dialogues on audio for the first time ever. The result is Kosmic Consciousness: a landmark recording that invites us to experience a full-length audio learning course with this celebrated thinker.

Listeners will be surprised and delighted to discover the Ken Wilber behind the writer's pen—spontaneous, irreverent, and incredibly passionate about how each of us can participate in the unfolding of human consciousness. Through over 12 hours of revelatory insights, Kosmic Consciousness explores: The integral map of the Kosmos (the universe that includes the physical cosmos as well as the realms of consciousness and Spirit), the pursuit of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful, discovering your "multiple intelligences", using altered states, male and female sexuality, how meditation accelerates personal growth, prayer, does it work?, integral perspectives on individuals spanning Jung to Piaget, Baryshnikov to Nietzsche, Jesus to the Buddha, and much more.

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ken wilber live gives another dimension.......2007-08-23

Ken Wilber is the "useful philosopher" of the 20th/21st century. This is a marvelous and extensive interview, and Ken Wilber live adds another dimension to understanding his quite remarkable contributions. His map of the whole integral process is very understandable in this dialogue. His humility and brilliance really shine through and give the listener a very human personality to interface with the sometimes dense and difficult parts of his many books. Buy this series of CD's, it is money very,very well spent.

Great material.......2007-06-27

These CDs are wonderful. They have provided me with a greater understanding of Wilber's work

Best introduction to Wilber (review by integral coach, meditation teacher).......2007-04-14

This is the best overall introduction to Wilber for anyone. Among other things, it brings in Ken Wilber's personality, vocal inflections and follows a structure created by a live interview. Ken can often be repititious and ramble in his writing. Here the interviewer keeps him on track and in speaking his theories really come alive in way that is easier for most people to grasp than much of his writing. I also think this is as bargain price for what you get!

For those who are skeptical of audio materials, I would recommend A Brief History of Everything as the best in-depth introduction to Wilber. I don't think a "Theory of Everything" is meaty enough and it just skims the surface. The former book is organized like an interview and the writing is humorous as well as informative.

Another book you may want to consider if you are already well read in Wilber is Ken Wilber: Thought As Passion (Suny Series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Pyschology) This contextualizes Ken Wilber's writing, gives you a sense of the man behind the ideas and presents some critique of his thought and approach. This is also a five star product.

Engaging and Friendly.......2007-03-28

I think this dialogue is engaging, friendly and clear enough. It is a very convenient way to be introduced to the brilliance of Ken Wilber's theories.
Definitely worth for the price offered :-).

Great way to get Wilber.......2006-08-10

There is a lot of great work out there regarding integral theory. Ken Wilber has been instrumental in bringing it all together. His different books reflect the evolution of his theories. Many are very dense and a lot of folks give up. I find that when Ken talks about integral theory, I get it a lot easier than from reading him. These discs are a series of structured interviews that lead you step by step through his map of integral theory. Work with this and his next greatest work, Sex, Ecology and Spirituality flows a lot easier. Also his latest book on Integral Spirituality will sink in a lot easier. This is a must have if you want to really get integral theory and certainly if you want to understand Wilber. As an integral coach, this work is the foundation for my training lineage.

Hermetic Consciousness Unveiled: Showing the Different States of Consciousness and How Consciousness Through Its Unfoldment Is Lifted to Super-Consciousness, Kosmic Consciousness, Samadhi Consciousness, Divine Consciousness, Etc.

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Hermetic Consciousness Unveiled: Showing the Different States of Consciousness and How Consciousness Through Its Unfoldment Is Lifted to Super-Consciousness, Kosmic Consciousness, Samadhi Consciousness, Divine Consciousness, Etc.
A. S. Raleigh
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Kosmic Consciousness
Ken Wilber
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Kosmic Consciousness
Ken Wilber
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