Book Reviews

Lynne McTaggart, author of the international bestseller The Field, has paved a new road for scientific research with the release of her latest book, The Intention Experiment. This book is truly the first of its kind in that readers are invited to participate in a group of ongoing, world-wide scientific experiments to help determine just how powerful our thoughts really are. The book doesn’t really end; instead it calls you to action in a way that no other book has ever attempted.

Before imploring the reader to participate in these ongoing experiments, which are monitored and documented on McTaggart’s website, she provides an enormous amount of detailed information regarding related research studies, involving everything from plant-life to humans. If you’ve ever wondered if there really is proof that our thoughts can change our reality, this book is a great place to start.

At first we felt her detailed account — what seemed to be a thorough explanation of every possible study having anything to do with thoughts or intent that was ever conducted — was somewhat excessive. It makes up quite a chunk of the book. However, after reading through to the end, it became understandable why McTaggart chose to …Continue reading

Total Relaxation by John R. Harvey, PhD, is one of the most comprehensive yet concise texts on the subject of tension and relaxation. Harvey takes the reader on a journey through every system of the body in which tension can occur. He goes into great detail about the possible causes of tension in each system, and helps the readers assess for themselves where and why their own tension resides. Most importantly, Harvey then provides detailed instructions for how to release that tension.

The layout of the book is brilliant. Each system of the body — or "level" of tension, as Harvey describes it — has its own chapter, and the following chapter contains the relaxation techniques associated with that system, or "level." This format makes the book highly accessible for a variety of readers. A reader who is interested in learning about all the possible causes and places of tension can read the book from start to finish, gain a wealth of knowledge about how the body works with regard to producing tension, and learn how to achieve the deepest states of relaxation. Conversely, someone who already knows where his or her tension lies can go directly to the chapter containing techniques that apply to that type of tension and start relaxing. …Click here to read more about Total Relaxation

Carol Look's e-book, Attracting Abundance with EFT, is a great place to start for anyone wishing to create or increase abundance in any aspect of life, be it financial abundance, improved health, deepened relationships, the list is endless.

For those who have never heard of or used EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) the e-book provides detailed instructions, making it perfect for beginners; for those who are already familiar with EFT but are looking for some direction with regards to how to apply the techniques in specific life situations and scenarios, the e-book proves itself here as well. Carol essentially has taken the guess work out of the EFT process and has laid out specific steps to begin creating the life you want.

Where instructions and suggestions for using EFT make up a fairly large portion of the e-book, Carol also provides loads of other helpful information and instruction. As explained on the Success and Abundance section of her website, Carol has developed a four step plan for creating success and abundance. Each step is clearly defined in the e-book, and the book itself is …Click here to read more about Attracting Abundance With EFT

The Meditation Bible by Madonna Gauding is by far the best meditation book we've come across this year. Packed with 140 individual meditations, the book contains something for everyone. Gauding has gathered some of the best — and easiest to learn — meditation techniques in a beautifully designed collection. Beginners and experienced meditators alike will benefit from this handy guide.

Part 1 features a "Before You Begin" section that explains meditation and provides tips for preparation, body positioning, establishing a daily practice, and more. Part 2 features 140 individual meditation techniques described in step-by-step detail. The organization and presentation of the meditation techniques is what makes The Meditation Bible so appealing and user-friendly. The techniques are divided into …Click here to read more about The Meditation Bible

For anyone seeking a simple, introductory look into the fundamental beliefs and principles of the Dalai Lama, The Art of Happiness would be a great place to start. The book, authored by Howard C Cutler, MD, consists of excerpts and commentary from a series of documented conversations held between himself and the Dalai Lama.

Rather than following the original timeline of their conversations, the book is broken down into topics, such as the Sources of Happiness, the Value and Benefits of Compassion, Dealing with Anger and Hatred, etc. At first, this writing style feels bit choppy and somewhat rough to muddle through, but it quickly becomes self-evident this is the best format for addressing such a broad range of concepts and ideas that lead toward one universal goal — happiness.

Cutler, a psychologist, lends an interesting, analytical perspective on the views presented by the Dalai Lama. The questions he poses are very natural, very …Click here to read more about The Art of Happiness