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      I really recommend 'Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao' by Wayne Dyer.

      Dont be put off by the title, its not some kind of motivational book about achieving more and becoming a millionnaire in 6 seconds; instead, it's a beautiful and transformative exploration of the Tao Te Ching. Each of the 81 verses has been rendered in understandable terms with a short accompanying essay and tips on how to incorporate the timeless wisdom of Lao Tsu into your life. I love it, it's beautiful and I look forward to reading a chapter each day before meditation. The essence of the Tao is to stop striving and seeking and get back in tune with nature, with the eternal essence of the Tao. Our society really needs to rediscover this simple profound wisdom.
      Check out ELADRIA ~ an epic, highly acclaimed fantasy/sci-fi/metaphysical novel!
      "The meaning of human existence is explored in this beautiful, richly and intensely woven tale. The author takes us on the journey of a lifetime.”
      "The most beautiful and thought-provoking book I have ever read."

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      I love this book by Richard Bach. If you haven't read it before, I heartily recommend it

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      Taoism. Yes.
      Will have to look into that book Lucid. Ty.


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      "BE AS YOU ARE: The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi" edited by David Godman

      I've had this for some time and find it to be a very powerful expression of truth by one of the 20th century's most celebrated mystics. I just dip in a little at a time, it can be quite involved, but there's a power to this book, it's quite strange...I like to have it near me. i often just carry it with me whether i intend to read it or not. It has a magnetism!
      Check out ELADRIA ~ an epic, highly acclaimed fantasy/sci-fi/metaphysical novel!
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      Has anyone read the anne rice books,
      very talented writer and convincing story teller,
      You may remember "interview with a vampire",
      I hope you don't judge it by the movies, anne
      was completly ticked off at the horrible job they of it.

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      Quote Originally Posted by DangerBird View Post
      Has anyone read the anne rice books,
      very talented writer and convincing story teller,
      You may remember "interview with a vampire",
      I hope you don't judge it by the movies, anne
      was completly ticked off at the horrible job they of it.

      DangerBird.
      No I never got to them yet but I hope to....a few people have said the book was excellent!
      Thanks DB

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      Quote Originally Posted by Crystallorri View Post
      I love this book by Richard Bach. If you haven't read it before, I heartily recommend it
      Richard Bach writes the coolest stories. I love his book "the bridge across forever"

      I love his quote:

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      Quote Originally Posted by DangerBird View Post
      Has anyone read the anne rice books,
      very talented writer and convincing story teller,
      You may remember "interview with a vampire",
      I hope you don't judge it by the movies, anne
      was completly ticked off at the horrible job they of it.

      DangerBird.
      I read some and listened to other on audio. I think I enjoyed the 'Tales of the Mayfair Witches' the best. 'Violin' was a poignant book as well.

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      Quote Originally Posted by DangerBird View Post
      Has anyone read the anne rice books,
      very talented writer and convincing story teller,
      You may remember "interview with a vampire",
      I hope you don't judge it by the movies, anne
      was completly ticked off at the horrible job they of it.

      DangerBird.
      I love them! I can understand Anne wasn't that thrilled with the adaption of 'Queen of the Damned' yet it's impossible for me to understand she didn't like 'Interview with the Vampire', I think that is one of the best movies (and books) ever.
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      The Shine by Frederic Mari....I loved this little book and have the feeling it is going to do the rounds!!!
      Loved it!!

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      I just started with reading "The Shack". Book is sold in 6 million copies...anyone any opinion....some said it changed their life...

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      Default very good read


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      About a man who had ect, and the story of him travelling on his bike
      with his son, peicing togeather who he really is.

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      Anam Cara by John O'Donohue

      I can't remember if this was posted before but is a beautiful book full of wisdom.

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      Quote Originally Posted by DangerBird View Post
      A very good book, if you are inclined to walk this path in magical ways,
      is "The Magicians Dictionary."
      Recommended to me, and well worth,
      Especially when our official dictionaries are so slanted,
      for example look up necromancy - they call it an evil act of Satan,
      All necromancy means is communication with the "dead".
      So I thought,well what if I had a conversation with my deceased Grandma,
      This is evil???

      Peace and Love,
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      Thanks for noting this book. i will keep an eye out for it!!!!

      also many other wonderful books suggested here aswell
      ~ Let your Soul and Spirit~ Fly into the Mystic~

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      Quote Originally Posted by patrik. View Post
      I love them! I can understand Anne wasn't that thrilled with the adaption of 'Queen of the Damned' yet it's impossible for me to understand she didn't like 'Interview with the Vampire', I think that is one of the best movies (and books) ever.
      I read and watched the movie.
      I think there may be a lack of continuity from the 'Interview With the Vampire' and 'Queen of The Damned'. One might understand that continuity if one has read the books; for those people who have watched only the movie, they may not understand the whole picture that Anne Rice intended. If one watches 'Interview With The Vampire' then 'Queen of The Damned' there is still an overall idea that may be missed - such that Queen Akasha was the 4,000-year-old head vampire - that all the other vampires relied on for their ultimate survival (don't ask me why; I think it has something to do with her holding energy for the rest of the hierarchy of vampires).

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      Default Books you have read more than once

      I normally do not read books more than once unless I really enjoy them. And I have read a few a couple of times. The books that I have read more than once are:

      1. 'A Widow For One Year', by John Irving
      2. 'Coldheart Canyon', by Clive Barker
      3. 'The Secret Books of Paradys', by Tanith Lee
      4. 'Pillars Of The Earth', by, by Ken Follett
      5. 'House of Leaves', by Mark Z. Danielewski

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      If you are interested in the how and the why about you soul when you die, I can tell you that you must read this books:

      Michael Newton - Journey of Souls
      Michael Newton - Destiny of Souls

      You can read HERE about book nr. 1


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      Quote Originally Posted by Spirit View Post
      If you are interested in the how and the why about you soul when you die, I can tell you that you must read this books:

      Michael Newton - Journey of Souls
      Michael Newton - Destiny of Souls

      You can read HERE about book nr. 1

      Thanks for sharing the link where can read.... for me is always very hard to find recomenaded books.

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      Simona Vinci - Stanza 411


      “Beginnings wish to tell as everything, if we could know or want to listen to them.”

      Short sentences, sincere thoughts, defeated truths, irony and the edge of bitterness and cynicism will disturb you and grow in angry …because it’ll enforce you to recognize yourself. One women – unnamed – talk about love, true and deep love, what, some belief, happen only once in life.
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      I have been rereading THE POWER OF NOW by Eckhart Tolle. I also downloaded the audiobook on itunes as it was quite cheap and am listening to a little before I get up in the mornings, and it is a wonderful way to start my day. He has the most wonderful voice.

      The Power of Now is one of only one or two spiritual books that I'd classify as essential reading. In fact, it's probably about the only spiritual book you'll ever really need. If you really put it into practise then bam, you've got it. It's all in there - the key to everything (and ultimately the message is so very simple, if challenging). One of the foremost spiritual teachers of our time, Eckhart Tolle is truly a modern-day Buddha and his message is simple yet sublime.

      It's kind of a cliche to say "this book changed my life" and it's not something I'd say lightly, but this really, REALLY has changed my life since I first picked up a copy 7 years ago (and left it sitting gathering dust for a good couple of years because I didn't really 'get' it at first!). If it hadn't been for this teaching, the past couple of years of my life could have been a nightmare (well, the outer circumstances were challenging enough that I could mentally have made it into "a nightmare"). Instead, I've never been more at peace in my entire life. I have more joy within and acceptance of life as it is, rather then the never-ending cycle of resistance and pain that previously marked my life since I was 8 years old. I used to get depression, but I find that more or less impossible now, beyond the occasional bad mood! This teaching has totally changed the way I experience life and I am so grateful.

      I didn't mean to get all personal here....just to say, what an incredible book. But you gotta be ready for it and open to it. If you are, then...read it, live it and be free

      PS I also meant to add that PON is also the best and most helpful book I've ever read concerning dealing with emotional pain and relationships.
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