My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A novel
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • hilarious
  • Why no love?
  • Fizz
  • Not as good as his others
  • Disapointing
My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A novel
Mark Leyner
Manufacturer: Vintage
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0679745793
Release Date: 1995-05-10

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars hilarious.......2006-04-20

Very very clever and full of anarchic wordplay. Enjoying the absurdity of the wordplay is enough to give these stories meaning. despite a previous reviewer saying it was infantile - it think in this era of sappy books designed to enlighten people, which hardly seems to be saving society as we know it - a dose of weird and crazed thinking may do more to impact the way people think than a straightforward native with a "moral." Dig it.

5 out of 5 stars Why no love?.......2004-02-03

In a world of hate and war, we must take a look back on this book. "My Cousin" was the first book by Leyner I read.
And, I still read it. This tome of delightful, poetic anarchy is not for everyone; But, if you can be distracted by the rantings of a stick figure in a Jhonen Vasquez comic, then this should definetly be a treat for you.
I recommend "Enter The Squirrel".

I say "Ole`!" to this author. (That's a good thing.) And, I recommend this book to everyone I meet, pass by, or steal from.
My rating?
Two fists up.

2 out of 5 stars Fizz.......2003-07-22

I must ask your indulgence for a brief autobiographical anecdote (it is relevant). When I was seventeen-years-old, I was an aspiring author, and this was one of my favorite books, along with Henry Miller's BLACK SPRING. MY COUSIN, MY GASTROENTEROLOGIST, I thought, expanded language to the breaking point. Flash-forward ten years later. I found a jaundiced copy of this book in my parents' basement, along with BLACK SPRING, and re-read both during a week-long visit.

Was I ever THAT young????

My impressions had changed radically. The book now seemed infantile to me: it is nothing more, really, than a frivolous, badly strung-together collection of verbal sound-bites. The book is superficial and hollow at its core. Now, I'm not a fan of transcendental meanings or linear narratives, but, FOR GOD'S SAKE or for the sake of WHOMEVER, even experimental fiction should have at least SOME formal consistency. The surrealists' experiments (one thinks of SOLUBLE FISH or THE MAGNETIC FIELDS) or the work of Alfred Jarry all have an internal logic. This book has none. It is completely meaningless and disjointed.

In fact, the book is a mess: a hastily written, blithe little throwaway of a book.

MY COUSIN, MY GASTROENTEROLOGIST is pure entertainment, nothing more. If that is all you are interested in, so be it. But if that is the case, then you must accept that there is ESSENTIALLY nothing to distinguish this book from an episode of the TV show, FRIENDS, except that the latter is probably more memorable.

This book belongs on the shelf next to BLACK SPRING, a much more "illustrious" book (if only because it was reviewed by Maurice Blanchot), but also one that suffers from a similar disorder.

I've given this book two stars only because to give it one would be to demean my prior self.

3 out of 5 stars Not as good as his others.......2003-04-23

I was a little disapointed in this one. Not as good as Et Tu, Babe, and Tooth Imprints on a Corndog. I guess his later work is the best.

3 out of 5 stars Disapointing.......2003-04-22

He is one of the best writers in America, but this one is definitely not as good as 'Tooth Imprints on a Corndog' or 'Et Tu, Babe.' Get the others first. If you're a collector, then get this one.

Gypsy Lover (Leisure Historical Romance)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Got tiring
  • Heroine is too prejudiced!!!
  • Gypsy Lover
  • Interesting
  • EXCELLENT!
Gypsy Lover (Leisure Historical Romance)
Connie Mason
Manufacturer: Leisure Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0843954620

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Got tiring.......2007-08-15

This book had so much potential, but I felt it beat the fact that Dante was "just" a gypsy to death.

Ugh!

He was a gypsy and an English Lord. Esme was attracted to him, but was ashamed of him too. Like he was okay for the bedplay, but don't tell anyone.

Not one of my favorites.

1 out of 5 stars Heroine is too prejudiced!!!.......2006-10-04

Heroine constantly tells the hero that she hates him because he is a gypsy. Good Lord what is wrong with this woman!! The gypsy dude is so hot!! but she constantly refuses him for no other reason than for him being a filthy gyspy (yes she really said that) Fought constatly with the hero which is why I traded this book off not worth the money i paid for it I bought it hoping that it would be as good as The Pirate Prince but sadly no. Just too much arguing and bitching and why oh why do authors think they have to have that in a book for it to sell? Don't know cause after that I refuse to buy her other books and the latest one out well just the summary on the back of the book made me steer clear. One star for again that hot guy on cover but do not buy this book because of that, you have been warned!

3 out of 5 stars Gypsy Lover.......2005-12-26

Dante's life begins as the rejected, Romany, illegitimate grandson of an English nobleman.Yet, his grandfather does pay for his education, and when the time comes, asks him to be his heir. Following the old man's murder, Dante joins English society, reluctantly. The ton's main appeal lies in his promised bride, Esme Harcourt, a young woman who was attracted to him when all she saw was a wild gypsy, but turned away from the charismatic young man. Now, she is a young lady who does not know whether to follow her heart or head. Her heart and body want Dante, but is he a killer who only wants her to fulfill the conditions of a will, or does he love her as much as she unwillingly loves him? With romantic rivals trying to deter them both, Esme and Dante will have to fight for the truth and for love, but it is a fight worth winning.

Dante is a compelling hero who leaps off the page. He is a true alpha hero. Though Esme seems a bit weak willed, this is a classic romance that lives up to the attractive cover.

Amanda Killgore

4 out of 5 stars Interesting.......2005-05-17

I love how Mrs. Mason explores different cultures and brings them to life in her books. I liked the gypsy theme and background info was cool. The characters were very colorful and I really liked the grandparents. Some of the conversations were kinda corney and I thought the hero was a man, but could have been more manly. Yes, he can fight, but heros are suppose to be able to fight, shoot and fence. He was an awesome hero, no doubt about it though. I liked it.

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!.......2005-05-16

Connie does it once again! This book is fresh and new and I could not put it down.
The plot is very good and the ending a surprise.
Dante is a very sexy man that screams lust and strength. I did have a problem with Esme, his lady. She was such a snob that I wanted to slap her and disliked her until almost the end. But, she did come to her senses. Thank Goodness!
Great Book! READ IT! It's a keeper!
Gypsy Lover (Avon Romance)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • So boring....
  • Delightful Read
  • JUST BLAND . . .
  • A disappointment
  • a delightful read
Gypsy Lover (Avon Romance)
Edith Layton
Manufacturer: Avon
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0060757841
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Book Description

As the poor relation to a wealthy family, lovely Meg Shaw is obliged to be a governess companion to their daughter. But when her charge runs away, and Meg's position with the family is threatened, she embarks on a search of her own to find the missing heiress and clear her good name. Little did she expect that her path would cross Daffyd Reynard, a wealthy and dashing gentleman with the wild heart of a gypsy. Though Meg doesn't trust the glib and handsome rogue, and by polite society's rules cannot travel alone with a man, she reluctantly accepts Daffyd's help in her mission. Now all she has to do is find the missing heiress, keep her identity a secret, prevent her reputation from being ruined and fight the temptation of Daffyd's kiss...

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars So boring...........2006-08-28

The premise was enticing, prim companion travelling with a half gypsy gentleman but it was totally boring. They are chasing her charge, who has run off with a mysterious man. They blather on and on about if she (the companion) will be comprimised by travelling with a man, and when they stop at his wicked half brother's house they go on and on about if she should stay there or continue on with they gypsy lover, trying to decide which would be less comprimising to her reputation. The scenes in the gypsy camp were interesting but I can't recommend this book.

4 out of 5 stars Delightful Read.......2005-12-30

This is a charming novel from Layton, one of the best writers of this genre in the business. Her trademark humor keeps the novel moving along nicely, and the characters are interesting and well-developed. The plot could be a little tighter, and it does take Daffyd a bit longer than it should have to come to his senses. With those minor caveats, this is a very nice way to while away an afternoon.

1 out of 5 stars JUST BLAND . . ........2005-12-06

I bought this book based on the excellent reviews it was given by theromancereader.com and likesbooks.com, but frankly it took me forever to finish. Usually when I have trouble reading a book it is because the writing is terrible and the story ridiculous. That is not the case with this novel, I have to say that the author writes well and does not underestimate the intelligence of the reader. However, the story just didn't engage my attention. The hero and heroine go on, and on, AND ON about why they are not right for each other while they search for her runaway charge. And that is about all that happens for most of the novel. The sensual tension is almost non-existent and I just felt like I was on an endless road trip with two semi-boring people. This is my first book by this author and I'm not sure I'll try her again. It just was not worth the time and expense. Very dissapointing.

3 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2005-11-24

I own everything she's ever written. Her last three books in this series have been a slight disappointment. This book was actually the best of the three. I actually liked Meg and the Gypsy angle. I liked meeting new family members (hopefully more books are forthcoming). I just think she needs to work provide a more serious plot or problem in the story. The runaway heiress was a little ridiculous.

4 out of 5 stars a delightful read.......2005-11-02

"Gypsy Lover," I think, ends the trilogy dealing with Geoffrey, the Earl of Egremont; his son, Christian ("The Return of the Earl"); and his two adopted sons, Amyas ("Alas My Love") and Daffyd ("Gypsy Lover") -- even though there is the potential for at least two more books in this series. All four characters had met in prison, where Geoffrey and Christian had ended up after being wrongfully convicted for a crime that Geoffrey hadn't committed. Daffyd and Amyas, both children then, had been convicted for theft. All four had been transported to Botany Bay, where, almost against all odds, they had survived and prospered. All four had then returned to England decades later in order to prove Geoffrey's innocence and gain him a pardon. "Gypsy Lover" is the story of how Daffyd, who because of his background (the illegitimate son of a noblewoman and a gypsy), and personal belief that love doesn't last and brings only pain and bitterness, and who has eschewed love and marriage, meets a young woman who seems almost tailored made for him, and the inner demons he has to struggle with in order to make the right decision.

When heiress, Rosalind Osbourne, runs away from home on the eve of her marriage to her childhood friend, everyone assumes that she has eloped with some adventurer -- esp when news that she's in the company of a dark haired man filters through to her family. So, in order to save Rosalind from an imprudent match, Rosalind's godmother, turns to her estranged and illegitimate son, Daffyd Reynard, for help. And as much as he despises his mother, Daffyd readily agrees to find Rosalind for her, just so that his mother will be in his debt. Daffyd expected that this task would be a tedious one (chasing after a headstrong young girl all over the country is not always enjoyable) and a bit dangerous (a dark, gypsy-like man asking about for a young girl could be misconstrued) but the last thing he expected was to encounter Miss Meg Shaw, Rosalind's charming companion, who insists that they join forces in order to search for Rosalind. Suspected of having abetted Rosalind with her runaway plans, Meg is determined to find Rosalind herself, even if it means that her reputation will be in shreds by the time she finds her. What should Daffy do? Join forces with Meg or carry on on his own? Especially when he suspects that there is something about the tempting and winsome Meg that would make him wish that he was not so wholly set against everlasting love, marriage and children...

Of the three books, I did prefer "Gypsy Lover" by a long shot. Meg and Daffyd were very appealing characters and very easy to sympathise and relate to; and the storyline was a well conceived and well written one as well -- though I will admit to getting a tad tired of how long it took for Daffyd to realise that he might have been wrong in assuming that he was not cut out for love and marriage. On the other hand there was much about this book to enjoy -- Edith Layton's short but vivid portrayal of gypsy life and the bit where Meg rescues Daffyd from certain death, to the touching scene where Meg openly admits her attraction to Daffyd -- all these were real gems and made reading the book worthwhile. And personally speaking, I was impressed by the fact that I was reading a historical romance novel in which the hero and heroine weren't constantly involved in a lovemaking scene every six pages or so -- special thanks to Edith Layton here. "Gypsy Lover" may not be to every reader's taste -- both Meg and Daffyd restrain from openly acting on their feelings and desires, always assuming that their acting for the other's best and allowing for the social conventions of their time to dictate their actions. But, their lack of action rings true (and sincerely), so that if you are a romance reader who appreciates it when an author respects the conventions of the period, you're bound to appreciate "Gypsy Lover
Gypsy Magic For The Lover's Soul: A Romany Book of Spells, Sachets, Oils and Incense
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Very informative and detailed
Gypsy Magic For The Lover's Soul: A Romany Book of Spells, Sachets, Oils and Incense
Allie Theiss
Manufacturer: Gypsy Girl Press
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ASIN: 0977183505
Release Date: 2006-02-18

Book Description

Gypsy Magic for the Lover's Soul is a powerful collection of magic to attract, keep or repel love. Based on ancient Gypsy rites, the formulas and spells within allow you to tap into your own innate gifts and transform your life. They are a mix of Allie's personal secrets along with the successful combinations she uses to help her clients -- and now you -- succeed. Inside there is a FREE GIFT opportunity for a booklet on Allie's workshop, "Soul Mate Quest"!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very informative and detailed.......2006-06-08

I can highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to add knowledge to their daily lives. The information given is priceless. Great read.
The Gypsy Lovers
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Gotta love these Gypsies!
The Gypsy Lovers
Sahara Kelly
Manufacturer: Ellora's Cave
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Binding: Paperback

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Gotta love these Gypsies!.......2004-12-24

Having read and loved Madam Charlie and Tales of the Beau Monde, I couldn't wait to read another Sahara Kelly novel. The Gypsy Lovers is another historical marvel filled with smoldering erotic scenes and various love stories. Six wild gypsies have taken Regency London by storm with their passionate music. They move about Europe seeking adventure and wild affairs. But the most interesting part about these men is that they are not real gypsies as such -- a couple of them are aristocrats who became friends with four other noble men while fighting in the war (French Revolution). They have always fought together, made music together, and decided to live simple lives together. However, each man meets a woman who changes his life forever. And that is how the gypsies and their women discover that their lives are connected in more ways than one. There are various twists throughout the novel.

I like the way Ms. Kelly connected some of the love stories in the novel. I admit that the plot development seemed a bit too soap opera-ish at times, but I nevertheless enjoyed reading about the characters' revelations. I liked how Viktor and Madelyne met, and I loved the erotic scene between Gyorgy and Madeleine (it involved light bondage), but the most interesting one by far was the menage a trois between Luk, Mat and Priscilla. There is something for everyone here. My one complaint is that Peter never revealed his secret to Freddie about the duel. I was hoping his secret had the sort of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon thing the other stories had. Other than that, I enjoyed reading this novel. It was the sort of good escapism I needed and sought out. I recommend this novel along with Madam Charlie.
Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover (Bingo Brown)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Must read
  • Bingo Brown: Gypsy Lover
  • This book is terrible.
Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover (Bingo Brown)
Betsy Byars
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Must read.......2004-01-16

I read this book at are library and i didn't what to turn this book in.I think this is the best book I have ever read.

5 out of 5 stars Bingo Brown: Gypsy Lover.......2000-05-16

I thought this book was one of the best books ever created. I would recommend this book for anyone who likes to read fiction. It relates to some of real life situations. Some, not all. Have a nice time reading and good luck to all the young readers put there.

1 out of 5 stars This book is terrible........1999-09-14

I hate this book. It is the worst book I have read in my life. It is about 12-year old Bingo complaining about all his problems. The story is incredibly tacky and probably will not hold your intrest. I don't think this book is worth the money. Just get it out at a library if you're still interested.
Bingo Brown Amante Gitano/Bingo Brown Gypsy Lover
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Bingo Brown Amante Gitano/Bingo Brown Gypsy Lover
    Betsy Byars
    Manufacturer: Tandem Library
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    Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover
    Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover
    Betsy Byars
    Manufacturer: Unknown
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000NPDCE8

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover.......2007-06-07

    Have you ever had a long-distance relationship? The book I've been reading is "Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover." The book is about two kids who were in love and had a long-distance relationship. It was a boy named Bingo that was only like about 13, and a girl named Melissa that was also 13. One time, Bingo had been shopping for a Christmas present for Melissa. Also, Bingo only had three dollars and thirty-nine cents. Bingo was finding out a way to get Melissa a present. So, he asked his parents, but his dad couldn't think of anything. His mom gave Bingo 20 dollars. With 23 dollars and thirty-nine cents, Bingo bought Melissa something. Melissa finally came back and they finally had a close relationship.
    I like the book because it was a really interesting book. It reminded me of my cousin because she had a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend. I would like everyone that is in love to read this book. The reason why I think they should read this book it's because it gives good advise. Thats why I liked this book. Also, thats who I think should read it.
    Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover

      Manufacturer: Scholastic
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback
      ASIN: 0590440349
      Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover
        Betsy Byars
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        Connie Mason, Random collection (Lord of the Night, Gypsy Lover, The Black Knight, Viking!, Taken by You, The Rogue and the Hellion, A Touch So Wicked)
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          Connie Mason
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback
          ASIN: B000R8R5GM

          Product Description

          About the AuthorConnie Mason has dozens of historical romances in print, is frequently on bestseller lists, and gets wonderful reviews. She lives in Clermont, Florida.

          The Genesis Protocol
          Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
          • Reads like a BAD soap opera
          • Interesting and Suspensefull
          • How Many Marines Are There?
          The Genesis Protocol
          Dayton Ward
          Manufacturer: Phobos Impact
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          Binding: Paperback

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          ASIN: 0977070808

          Book Description

          Resident Evil meets Jurassic Park. Science has developed a contained, man-made ecosystem inhabited by an intricate array of bizarre, deadly lifeforms unlike anything else on earth. What could possibly go wrong?

          Customer Reviews:

          1 out of 5 stars Reads like a BAD soap opera.......2006-05-20

          I'm not even going to go into detail on this one, as I usually do with my reviews. This book is BAD. Random characters dying left and right in meaningless ways that contribute nothing to the story. As a previous reviewer said...It plays out like a bad video game, you know the ones that cost $4.99 at Kmart by some obscure gaming company nobody has ever heard of? Like that.

          3 out of 5 stars Interesting and Suspensefull.......2006-03-21

          The Genesis Protocol is a surprisingly intimate story, the majority of which takes place within the confines of the EDN project. As such the story is heavily dependent on the reader quickly identifying with the main characters and Ward expedites the character development with built-in relationships that allow you to do just that.

          Senator Christopher for example, who arrives for a fact finding tour of EDN as the story opens, is the father of one of the missing scientists, Elizabeth Christopher, and combat hardened Gunnery Sergeant Donovan Hassler has a history with the EDN security chief Shannon Rolero.

          Those relationships allow the author to provide much of the exposition within the character interactions allowing the narrative to move quickly forward and the suspense to build quickly.

          Ward writes with the assurance of someone completely at home with his subject. He also pays particular attention to each character using the right vernacular. The jarheads sound like jarheads, the scientists like scientists and the politicians just like politicians.

          The story itself is simple, straightforward and filled with tension. The cover may lead you to think that The Genesis Protocol is a retelling of Jurassic Park and while it does share some similarities with that book, they are two entirely different stories. There are no dinosaurs running around "New Eden". The terrors the protagonists face in The Genesis Protocol are man-made which makes them even more horrifying.

          2 out of 5 stars How Many Marines Are There?.......2006-03-17

          While I appreciate this clever novel's attempt to craft a genuinely creepy and terrifying atmosphere with its impossible animals and otherworldly plants-all created with the help of a predictably nefarious and covert Skunkworks-like project-the human characters are shallow cutouts that amount to little more than video game escapees. There's no real sense to the almost random tasks and aimless wandering the central characters endure or how a cadre of Special Forces marines becomes involved. So many names of the soon-to-be doomed soldiers are introduced mere sentences before they meet grizzly deaths that I lost track of how many the platoon had to begin with. The missteps the soldiers and scientists run into are, as novelist Dayton Ward puts in towards the middle of this junior-high-level adventure, "...like something out of a Scooby-Doo cartoon." The reader is given an omniscient perspective of the doomed attempt to rescue stranded scientists and engineers from peril as if dropped into a video game complete with cut-scenes that bring us back to a NORAD-like control room where politicians attempt to keep everyone in the proverbial dark. It's a shame, too. In the right hands, or at least in hands that aren't so juvenile, this material has the potential to be a starkly visceral and macabre cautionary tale akin to the best that Michael Crichton can offer. However, even the overabundance of single paragraph internal thoughts of these characters can't rescue the text from lack of attention, just as I'm sure the marines, in their uncountable but dutifully named selves, can't rescue the scientists from their fates

          The Gentle Art of Blessing: Living One's Spirituality in Everyday Life
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • Blessing made practical
          • Good, really good, but doesn't deal with evil people
          • researching the blessing spiritual practice
          • Reading This Book is a Blessing
          • Life-changing
          The Gentle Art of Blessing: Living One's Spirituality in Everyday Life
          Pierre Pradervand
          Manufacturer: Personhood Press
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          Binding: Paperback

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          Book Description

          A down-to-earth and deeply inspiring work of applied spirituality, this book explores the history and practice of the act of blessing. To bless means to wish, unconditionally, for total, unrestricted good for others, from the deepest wellspring in the innermost chamber of one's heart. This book provides tools and information that enable people to ground their spiritual practice in everyday life, in the street, the workplace, the kitchen, the supermarket, everywhere. Discussed are the law of positive expectations, the law of unconditional love, and blessing as a spiritual bath. Practiced daily, the blessings provided will foster a deep and lasting inner calm.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Blessing made practical.......2007-04-24

          I love this book! As soon as I finished it, I started to read it again. In practicing blessing in the way the author explains it, I've seen my own (justifiable) anger and animosity towards people who have hurt me or damaged my life melt away.

          I don't think the author means that we shouldn't carry through if some evil needs to be addressed, but it makes it possible to do so objectively and without hate.

          The key, in my thought, is that this book made me see that I have to put my spiritual convictions into practice all the time and toward everyone...I can't get away with just praying in a general sense and then going about my day and continuing to feel contentious towards someone, even when merited.

          5 out of 5 stars Good, really good, but doesn't deal with evil people.......2007-04-19

          On page 11, the author writes, "As you walk, bless the city in which you live, its government and teachers, its nurses and street sweepers, its children and bankers, its priests and prostitutes. The minute anyone expresses the least aggravation or unkindness to you, respond with a blessing: Bless them totally, sincerely, joyfully - for such blessings are a shield that protects them from the ignorance of their misdeed and deflects that arrow that was aimed at you."

          I wish I could give an all-encompassing, "that's great, I loved it" review on this book, but I'm struggling with Pradevand's comments that the best and most potent response to aggression is blessing.

          Less than three days ago, 32 students were murdered at a once-beautiful college in the midst of the Blue Ridge mountains. There are times when you must be prepared to go toe to toe with evil and deal it a fatal blow. Like Pradervand, I believe that each of God's children have the potential and ability to express Her purity and goodness and love, but I also believe that some of God's children would rather face annihilation than surrender their association with pure evil.

          Jesus never taught us that we should "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." He prayed and *then* he threw over the moneychanger's tables. He cursed the fig tree, sent the swine to their death over the hill, etc. He said to his beloved disciple Peter, "get thee behind me Satan."

          Jesus' predominant activity was blessing, but from my reading of various scriptures and exegeses, he also did some cursing!

          The Bible records several instances when Jesus got angry. His anger was unselfish and short-lived, but there were times when he "let people have it."

          So, if you can move through Pradervand's book with that in mind, I do recommend it as a good read. It's stuffed full of inspiring messages and powerful anecdotes on the practical application of spiritual laws to restore peace and harmony to one's soul. I also highly recommend Peck's book, "People of The Lie," which is one of the best books I've ever read about dealing with evil people. Perhaps these two books should be read together.

          4 out of 5 stars researching the blessing spiritual practice.......2007-03-08

          this book has helped me to learn about the how's of blessing.. I learned alot and felt inspired to bless more of my everyday life..

          loved it.

          4 out of 5 stars Reading This Book is a Blessing.......2007-03-08

          This book is wonderful. I recommend it to everyone regardless of religious persuasion. If each person could put in to practice the ideas in this book, it could transform society.

          5 out of 5 stars Life-changing.......2006-08-17

          As soon as I finished reading this book, I started reading it again. It impresses me as having the capacity to change one's life for the better - to think about others in a much more loving and forgiving way.

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