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Leader Dogs for the Blind: For Whither Thou Goest
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Very informative and insightful........1999-04-16
This book does a wonderful job at covering the history of guide dogs. Obviously your interest in the subject must be piqued prior to picking up this volume as the reading of the history in the beginnig can be somewhat dry. The remaining portion details the author's story as she enters the arena of guide dog training after already having been an experienced dog trainer, only to learn that obedience training and teaching a dog to think and work out problems on its own institute diametrically opposed methodoligies. Margaret Gibbs writes this work from an insiders point of veiw. The school not only accepts her presents but purposes to give her every opportunity to experience the training and learning evironment to its fullest, which affords her an ability to share this heretofore hidden world of seeing eye dogs like I have not seen in any other work. This book should probably have a 5 star rating as it is in a class of its own. The writing is superb and the story is brought together with a good deal of finesse. This is the premier book to read for anyone with an interest in the mobility of blind persons.
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Continuing with the adventures of Old West heroine Breanna Baylor, book six of the Angel of Mercy series begins with the planning of a wedding -- between Breanna and the legendary Stranger, whose true identity has now been revealed. Before the wedding, however, John's best man, Chief U.S. Marshal Solomon Duvall, disappears. And after the wedding, both John and Breanna -- who has pledged, "Whither thou goest, I will go" -- put their own lives in danger as they set out to find him.
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Superb!.......2000-04-15
All I can say is "It's about time those two got married!" I am almost finished and this series is one of the best I have read. You can't go wrong when it's good Chrisitian reading. Thank you, Lord.
And it finally happens..........1999-12-26
After being kept in suspense for the last 5 books, John "Stranger" finally feels that God has told him that it is time to get married. Of course, he is called away just before the wedding to track down an outlaw gone bad. Here we are kept in suspence to whether or not he gets back in time. They do get married in the end, and then John is called away to track down his bestman just before his honeymoon and is adamant that his new wife will not go with him into dangerous territory but Brenna is determined to keep to her vow "Whither thou goest, I will go..." We also learn John's real last name.
The most awaited book in the series..........1998-06-27
"Whither thou goest I will go, where thou lodgest, I will lodge. Thy people will be my people, thy gods my gods." So Breanna says to John...at the alter! A wonderful, and much awaited novel in the series. ...
This is a great Christian Fiction book for anyone to read. It is part of my favorite series, the "Angel of Mercy" series.
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Whither goest thou? or, Was Father Mathew right?: Notes on intemperance, scientific and moral
J. C MacErlain
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On the world Ranadon there is no night as both suns shine brightly. The intervention of Belagren, High Priestess of the Shadowdancers, and the sacrifice of a child of royal blood, has banished the Age of Shadows from the skies. Belagren's position is unquestioned . . . until circumstances begin to tip political rivalries into a deadlier game altogether.
A volcanic eruption rocks the seas separating the Kingdom of Dhevyn and the mainland Kingdom of Senet, and a mysterious sailor is shipwrecked on the island of Elcast. Badly wounded, his arrival stirs up old hatreds and unravels old secrets. His presence is enough to even bring Antonov, the powerful Lion of Senet, to the island and fear to the Keep of the Duke of Elcast.
A strong friendship develops between Dirk, second son of the Duke, and Kirshov Latanya, second son of the Lion of Senet. But will they, and their friendship, survive the chain of events set in motion by the ambitions of the ruthless High Priestess of the Shadowdancers and the domineering Lion of Senet?
This first book of the Second Sons Trilogy establishes Jennifer Fallon as one of the most unique voices in fantasy fiction, as she creates full characters, and takes intelligent plotting to a whole new level in order to establish unparalleled complexity and tension.?
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Lots of Talk, but interesting story.......2007-01-03
You have to like the idea for this book. A world with two suns, where every now and then one sun will duck behind the other and throw the whole world off for a bit, and whoever can figure out when that will happen, can control civilization. In this case, "civilization" refers to the usual fantasy book world semi-medieval society, but one where basic math skills are in very short supply. Therefore, there's this group of people who have co-opted their own religious cult based upon knowing when one of the suns will disappear.
Enter "Our Hero". Is he a magnificient warrior felling villians by the hundreds with a huge sword? No, he is not. Is he a fantastic wizard, learning new magic and teaching people how to make nightlights for when it gets dark? No, he is not. Is he a disgruntled youth, with a secret past who must find his way amongst a bunch of evil people who want to use his special abilities for their own ends? Why, yes he is!! You knew there was a typical fantasy story in there somewhere, right? Except in this case, the "special abilities" mean he is really good at math. That's right, mathematics.
I thought this was a great idea for a story. Unfortunately, the kid never really does any math in this book. In fact, he really doesn't do much of anything except talk. Actually, no one in this book does anything except talk. Pretty much the whole book is dialogue. There is literally NO action in this novel, which is quite an achievement, actually. And, you know what? It's interesting dialogue. The story moves along at a decent pace and the hero, such as he is, uses his intelligence in other ways besides solving math problems. It's kind of a fun read, and probably the best of the three. Certainly, Ms. Fallon must be complimented for sticking to a trilogy format for this series, because with all the talking, she could easily have gone all Robert Jordan on us and kept the whole thing going.
As is often the case with books like this, the most interesting character is the bad guy, who in this case is the actual "Lion of Senet". The dialogue between Dirk and the Lion (who has a Russian name, which is pretty cool) is the most interesting in the book. The only fault I have is that the title character is extremely intelligent and still believes the hokey religion, even when he had been shown the truth earlier. This did not make a whole lot sense, but one must suspend some common sense when reading books like this or you'll never find you like. And while I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoy Robin Hobb's or Scott Bakker's works, it still was a fun read and worth the money.
In the middle of all that talking, no one bothered to explain why the guy is called "The Lion of Senet", when there are clearly no lions anywhere on this planet. Oh well.
Excellent Plot & Great Characters.......2006-12-08
This whole Second Sons trilogy was like ice cream for me. Once I opened them they were done.I loved this whole series. The only bad thing about these books was that I finished them. These three books were impossible to put down. I really was sad to finish the adventure. There are so many twists and surprises that I don't want to give anything away but do yourself a favor and pickup all three books. These are a must read for all fantasy fans. My favorite authors are Terry Brooks, Terry Goodkind, George R.R. Martin, and J.R.R.Tolkien. After reading this series I have to add Jennifer Fallon to this list. I can't wait to explore some of her other books.
Not bad , not exceptional.......2006-11-22
First this book , like many reviewers said , is no fantasy .
It is a story of an alternative antic world with 2 suns .
If it was not for the 2 suns , it could have been a slightly modified history of punic wars (Carthago against Rome) .
In itself it is not a sin to write a book that was for some strange reason labelled fantasy , it is only that it doesn't belong there and a reader who was looking for a high level fantasy genre litterature (aka Erikson , Martin , Donaldson , Williams etc) may feel slightly cheated .
Now that it has been clarified what this book is not , what is it ?
It is a variation on religious intolerance that misuses scientifical truths to set up and strengthen its power .
The tools are ignorance , violence , manipulation and faith .
Thus we get a rather straightforward simple plot with characters representing archetypes .
We get Belagren , the Priestess who knows the truth and is obsessed only by 2 issues - prevent anybody from knowing this truth and exert a power as absolute as possible .
We get the Lion of Senet who is a fanatical believer in the Godess and the real wielder of the absolute power .
We get Dirk who is (supposed) a genious and has his doubts both about the religious explanation of the disappearance of one sun (the Dark Age)and about the legitimity of the Lion of Senet's rule .
We get Marqel who is the firm believer of the theory that a goal justifies the use of any means and is also out after power .
And we get a number of secondary characters (Dirk's mother , Alenor , Tia ...) who are archetypes of more or less active resistants to Senet's occupation of their country .
The rest is then obvious - Belagren will try to manupulate the Lion , Marqel will try to manipulate Belagren , the Lion will kill and torture anybody who opposes him and Dirk will try to survive in this environment where dangers lurk on every side and to find the truth about the suns .
Not badly written but not exceptional either .
For me worth 2,5 stars but as this exactly average rating is not possible , I round down because I was at no moment really surprised or interested by this too easily foreseeable story .
It is also for this reason that I didn't buy the sequels that are surely only more of the same .
Jennifer Fallon.......2006-07-06
Very good author. I will read all of her books. I am already through the second book and working on the 3rd of this trilogy. It started a little slow, but it is riveting how in depth the plot has become as I've moved into the second and third book. Definitely recommend this trilogy.
Difficult to Rate.......2006-03-16
Normally, when I finish a novel, it is never hard to say "Okay, 2 stars" or "Wow, 5 stars" or anything else along those lines. However, Lion of Senet was incredibly hard to place because while it rocketed off the enjoyment scale, it was lacking in some other sections of my grading criteria.
Usually my five-star books are not only keeping me up at very late hours, but also literarily great. In fact, in most books that I rate poorly, the quality of the writing keeps me from enjoying the story. Lion of Senet was not like most books though. I swear on a copy of LOTR, the story had me breathing, sleeping, eating Lion of Senet. When I finished it, I launched on here to Amazon to read up on the sequel. I stayed up to 4 reading this impossible-to-put down novel. I do not say that often.
On normal circumstances, 4 am is five-star quality (2 am is 4 stars!) Yet throughout those blissful hours, a variety of issues irked me enough to give this book only 4 stars. Some of them were simply pet peeves of mine, but Ms. Fallon has one big ugly flaw in her writing: she cannot make characters act/sound their age.
Her adult characters are fantastic. Incredible. Realistic. Sadly, most of the main characters are, well, teenagers, and Ms. Fallon I'm afraid makes all of them (so therefore not a character flaw of one) sound easily three years younger than they really are.
The worst of it is in her two youngest important characters: Eryk and Mellie. They are both 13 and act and sound as if they were 9. This kept annoying me the entire read. Until I was actually told that Eryk and Mellie were indeed 13, I believed they were 8 and 9 and couldn't get the image out of my head. There was not a signal scrap of information to back up their age, and they weren't the only ones who suffered from this. Dirk only seemed his age because he was supposed to seem older than he really was, meaning that he was supposed to appear 17 when he is really 15. Tia (the first character you meet) is probably the only one who came across (of the teenage characters) as her given age.
That matter out of the way, here are a few pet-peevish occurrences throughout The Lion of Senet:
Modern dialogue, phrasing, and clichés: I do not know what role they play in a science fiction fantasy novel.
Let-the-reader-figure-it-out-on-their-own: At first, I really liked this part of Ms. Fallon's style. She doesn't pile you with information and doesn't leave it out. She also doesn't spell everything out, which I like. I enjoy using my brain while reading to connect information and draw my own conclusions. Sometimes she took it too far, however, and her clever style got in the way. I read half the book not knowing if Dirk was 15 or 16, minor, but annoying (read and you'll see why.)
Portrayal of evil: This is another thing authors commonly annoy me with. They simply toss the word 'evil' into the mix and give me a few things to back it up. Yes, those things are very corrupted, twisted, and wrong, but still a long way from evil. Evil is like hate. Both are words that should not be used lightly, and Ms. Fallon does add a few 'evils' in the mix in a rather preachy way.
You are probably reading this review and wondering how this novel only got 4 stars when those four things were the only bad dirt I could dig up off the top of my head. Well, if the story had not been so gripping, captivating, and downright amazing, those four things would have landed this novel at 2 or 3 stars...
Do not get me wrong, though. I'm harsh when it comes to rating novels, so a four in my book is about a 6 in the average reviewer's. This novel was one of my best purchases in who knows how long and I cannot wait to receive the sequel. (Just a few more days!)
DQ
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Set of 3 Novels. Second Sons Trilogy: Volumes 1-3 By Jennifer Fallon - Lion of Senet, Eye of the Labyrinth, Lordof the Shadows.
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excellent book by steven barnes.......2005-09-17
I found this book better than the first of the series in dealing with race, class, and gender. It also manages to kick serious butt like Streetlethal.
Anti Hero.......2003-01-11
Aubry Knight is without a doubt the best anti hero I've ever read. This was my introduction to Steven Barnes and so I didn't realize that the rest of the series wasn't as well crafted. (since reading this I've found other great books by Barnes but none of the of the others stand up to Gorgon's Child.) In the days pre XXX and Fight Club. Gorgon's Child showed how to be a man, and how being a man could make a hero out of the most unlikely subject.
I enjoyed it from beginning to end........1997-12-01
It was a book that I could not put down after hours of reading the description kept me in the story with the characters, Icould almost invision being there. I read the book when it first came out and to this day it stays in my mind as one of the more compelling books I ever read. Although I can not say much for "Streetleathel" since I have never read it. It was not until just now that I knew that "Gorgon Child" was a sequal.
Very good book, a few flaws........1997-08-09
See my review for Streetlethal. The same review could apply here, except the ending of this book really did not seem believable. I think the main characters got a little overly lucky considering the situation they were in when the book ended
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Myths Every Child Should Know
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Gorgon Child
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History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.
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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03
Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.
Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19
Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09
There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.
For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.
Very Interesting.......2007-03-07
It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.
History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10
Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.
I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.
Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.
Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.
I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.
This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.
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Like the parables of Jesus these tales repeatedly unfold new levels of meaning if we are willing to sit with them.
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"Could You Go Deeper?" ~ Captivating Tales Of Illumination.......2006-09-22
'Tales of a Magic Monastery' published in '81 is a slim 95 page paperback book consisting of 12 chapters containing short 1 or 2 page tales written by an apparent nome-de-plume known as Theophane the Monk.
Join Theophane and his mythical cast of monks as they search for truth not only within the sacred walls of the monastery, but also those self imposed barriers created by each of us; our fears, our presuppositions, our unwillingness to let go and refind ourselves deeper within are exposed and confronted in this captivating volume.
Each vinette and evocative illustration will not only delight but promote thoughtful consideration that will bring you back for further examination again and again. Great reading for a short trip, or even better as a companion reader for a retreat or personal meditation.
Theothane the Monk, aka "Great-Uncle Jimmy".......2005-11-05
Disclaimer: Theothane's twin sister was my grandma, so I'm obviously more than a bit biased. Yes, he was one person, yes, he had a vibrance and childlike love of life coupled with a deep and mature reverence for God, and from that, this amazing book came.
this book inspires and charms.......2002-08-12
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Father Theophane. I'd enjoyed this book, and I'd already given several copies to friends. But, I had assumed the some monks banded together and made up Theophane. There is such a whimsical and free feeling about these stories that a pretend author seemed not only possible but likely. It surprises me that one person could come up with all these different perspectives. But, Father Theophane himself is surprising! He first strikes you as a sort of reprobate monk - a bit wild in appearance and manner. Except, when he says Mass, all that personality and charisma are companioned by Theophane's deep reverence. He's an exceptional character. This book helped me know God better and know myself better. I highly recommend it.
Keys to heaven right here.......2000-07-20
Theophane the Monk's book is absolutely wonderful. Tiny stories (like Zen koans) will bring your soul right to the door of heaven. I believe that if we spent enough time on even ONE of the stories, we would learn all we need to learn to find God.
TALES OF A MAGIC MONASTERY inspired me so much that I set twelve of the tales to music. I wrote to Theophane the Monk to ask his permission to use the stories, and he (being a monk, I suppose) did not answer my letter -- whereupon I wrote a second letter and said, "If you remain silent, I will take this as my permission to use your stories." Silence prevailed, so I finished the little operas, and we performed them. This was in 1985! Now I am revising the score and will be selling it over the web along with many other liturgical and other opera scores.
This book is a precious gift........1999-10-10
I've given away more than fifty copies of Magic Monastery since it was first published, each with a note that: "it takes seven years to REALLY read this book." Each reading peels the onion for a deeper insight into Theophane's revelation of mystery.
Book Description
This beautiful collection of stories is one of Shah's best-selling books, and a stirring example of the Sufi system of development at work in the world today. The Magic Monastery was the first book to include stories written by Shah, along with traditional tales illustrating the instructional methods employed by Middle Eastern sages during the last thousand years--mostly unpublished.
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Further expositions on the Human Condition.......2004-06-03
About Sufism, it has been said that "in the West it's become very complicated because spiritual authority is understood on the wrong levels."
Shah's delivery is often times directed toward certain constructs of the ego within this reader's psyche. Painfulness is almost always imminent because he is capable in pointing out the fractures of this reader's brittle comprehension of Life. He points out how I can be my own worst enemy that keeps me from taking necessary steps needed to live a healthy and fulfilling life. In this sense, his tone can, in some instances, become characteristic of a stern father, a strict sensei, or a tough coach helping me steer clear of self-imagined obstructions. These moments aren't really ever pleasant, as they tend to turn my insides, and I feel singed. But, with some help, I am able to understand that this is an essential prerequisite for transformation in the Sufi way; therefore, I choose to understand these types of stern approaches in terms of "tough loving" that help bring equilibrium to my egoic ratios (inflation:deflation), and step in the direction of freeing myself of myself.
The Sufi stories within the Magic Monastery are, for me, the best times of diligent reading and mindful inner listening. I definitely become more aware of any inner voices compelling reactions and responses. Self-punishing? or self-rewarding? You make what you want of it.
Getting to know You.......2001-07-18
Do you want to get to know yourself? That's what I did. Each of these stories is an opportunity to discover another aspect of your personality. Like me, you will find stories which you will like or find amusing, perhaps others that will annoy or startle you. Each is a mine of possibility that enriches with subsequent readings. Spend time with Idries Shah... and get to know You.
A Marvelous Collection of Teaching Stories.......2001-07-17
This book not only entertains, it educates as well. The tales and vignettes in it are called Teaching Stories because teaching is precisely what they do. They teach the reader how to escape from the confines and limitations of usual, normal thinking processes. They do so by showing the reader to himself or herself, reflected in the actions and motivations of the characters in the tales. The reader can learn how to operate more free of bias. The effect is similar to suddenly coming across riches, the riches buried within ourselves. Repeated readings reveal more layers and depths, each guiding the reader to greater understanding and freedom. 'The Magic Monastery' is, for these reasons, quite a catch.
What can't be written down.......2000-02-09
In another book called The Commanding Self Idries Shah says that the desired effect of these Teaching stories depends upon someone not knowing the intended effect. And this in a Teaching narrative that next tells us that the person he said this to, an editor for one of his books, then asked for an introduction explaining the intended effect of the stories. If you don't think thats funny, you probably won't like this book. There are no explanations here, no descriptions of spirituality, or theories about personal development. What is here, is very finely crafted Teaching stories and narratives that Shah collected from both oral and written sources, adding some of his own when "Sufic comprehensiveness demanded it". The stories are beautiful, challenging, disturbing, and often banal. And then one reads them again and finds that they are none of these things; that those were simply some of your own personal reactions to them. This book is a remarkable acheivement; a mirror for what can't be written down.
A Handbook for Inner Work.......1999-12-23
Here are 157 pieces of literature, most on a single page. Each one is like a room in a monastery; not the one in the title story, which is the product of the illusions of the greedy, but a genuine, inner one. Some rooms have windows through which to see the world around us more clearly. Some rooms have mirrors in which to see ourselves more clearly. Both windows and mirrors are specialized to help us see subtle things that we would otherwise miss. Then we realize that the windows have become mirrors, and the mirrors, windows. A handbook for inner work.
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TALES OF A MAGIC MONASTERY
Manufacturer: Crossroad
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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