The Celestine Prophecy
James Redfield
Choosing a book to review this week wasn’t very hard at all due to the amount of interest we have had in this particular book and the subject matter it covers.
The core of the book is based around nine insights which explain the theory and practices behind working with energies, universal laws, as well as the authors theory on the much talked about ‘ascension’ process.
The twist in this book is that the author has taken these ‘nine insights’ or spiritual concepts and has formed them into an adventure story. The story follows the main character into the rainforests of Peru where he puts his life in danger searching for, and ultimately saving, the manuscript (which contains the nine insights) from some in the Church who fear the revelations will undermine the Church’s teachings and power over its people. The Church also has the backing of the Peruvian Government and neither will stop at anything until they shut this thing down.
I had already read this book several years ago, but second time around I still really enjoyed it. There is a layering of concepts in this book which make it a great read for those who are just starting out on their spiritual journey as well as those who have been walking the path for a while.
If you were to read this book as a purely fictional story don’t expect too much. The concept, storyline and structure are done well but the execution of the story does let it down a bit. On the flip-side, as a spiritually, thought-provoking, boundary-pushing, mind-expanding and multi-million copy selling piece of writing I do rate this book highly.
Here’s the information from the book to give you a few more details and a better idea of what to expect….
An Ancient manuscript has been found in Peru. Its contents: nine insights the human race is predicted to grasp as we enter an era of true spiritual awareness.
In this gripping adventure-tale, James Redfield offers a compelling vision of the new spiritual understanding that is emerging in human culture. You will instantly recognize the coincidences – sudden unexplained events that, once interpreted correctly, serve to guide and direct our actions.
Join the adventure and let this synchronistic perception guide you through a daring search for the remaining insights. Each will be found in turn, and each will clarify how a growing link with the spiritual is relentlessly transforming human life.
Reading like a story of high adventure, but having the in-depth effect of a spiritual parable, The Celestine Prophecy will take you on a journey that will lighten your soul, and connect you with a vision and an experience that is already changing the world.
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Are three decades of interest in modern physics, ecology, mystical religion and interpersonal psychology finally synthesizing into a new spiritual “common sense”?
Are we now beginning to live this new common sense?
Can it become the dominant paradigm of the next century?
If this sounds good and you feel like these questions you would like to contemplate then head to our website and grab your copy.
You’ll also be pleased to know that The Tenth Insight is the sequel to The Celestine Prophecy and following the same theme furthering explores the other dimensions, the nature of intuition, synchronicity and visualisation.
After reading these two books, if you feel as though you want to explore these concepts further in your own life, you’ll be able to move onto the next book The Celestine Prophecy: An Experiential Guide.
So there we go, this week’s book review is all wrapped up. I would love to hear from you if you have any comments or questions about this book.
Until next time … happy reading my book-loving buddies!
Helen – Book lover extraordinaire!
