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I think this book should have been printed in the sixties. Drugs and the paranormal just don't mix.. what is real what is not? Unless your an old hippe from that time I think this book should be over looked.

Halfway through the book and continue to get more fascinated with the content. Truly a paradigm-shifting concept.

Loved the Anunnaki and Sumerian comparative to Hebrew, and contemporary myth.
It would seem that the human race may be monitored, and manipulated by a race of extraterrestrial, or interdimentional beings who have been controlling things since the dawn of man, or longer.
If you visit inner space you'll enjoy and learn from this book

After reading Strassman's DMT The Spirit Molecule I was very excited for this book to come out. I expected him to go deeper into his theories about what it means for humans to naturally produce DMT in our brains, among phenomenons possibly related to the chemical, but instead he only reiterated what was in his previous publication. It seemed like the entire book was a sophmoric introduction to the psychedelic experience rather than a progression of new ideas in reference to the experience. The one chapter that had anything to say about psilocybe mushrooms simply copy and pasted reports from the popular drug information site Erowid. I was looking for insight and new possibilities, not trip reports and introductions to already well known entheogens. I felt led on by this book and was incredibly disappointed at the entire lack of any new material whatsoever. Unfortunately, the only positive comment I can give about this book is that it contained some fascinating artwork, but it seems necessary to note that was not the main purpose of this book at all. All in all, if you're new to the psychedelic scene entirely, this is a good introduction, but for most this volume will provide no more than a sense of regret at wasting your money on it. If you really feel the need to get this, I suggest flipping through it in a bookstore first before commiting to it because otherwise you will almost surely be disappointed.

"This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm floating in a most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today

For here
Am I sitting in a tin can
Far above the world
Planet Earth is blue
And there's nothing I can do

Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles
I'm feeling very still
And I think my spaceship knows which way to go..."

-David Bowie, "Space Oddity"

I remember hearing this song on some mushrooms. All of the sudden I got a glimpse of something that was golden, bright, pure...I had a realization that this thing I called "me"...this body and everything in it was all
MADE UP. It was/is/and will always be complete and total BS...you can read that as, Belief Systems. But the Real Me was changeless, forever, eternal.

This book blows my mind. And that's good. Minds are for the soul purpose of being blown. I mean, if you're not thinking of at least temn impossible things before breakfast, you're just kind of existing. But the purpose of life is to be shaken, stirred, and moved and this book will definitely move you. It confirms a lot of the experiences I had during my psychedelic phase and yet made me even clearer on why I stopped.

I stopped experimenting with psychedelics after hearing a rather brilliant quote from Alan Watts. I'm paraphrasing, but he basically said, "When a scientist sees something through a microscope, he immediately goes to work on what was seen. He doesn't keep his eye glued to the microscope. So, if you have a vision on psychedelics, go to work on that vision...don't keep trying to have another one..."

And that really woke me up. I was given visions that to this day still delight me just by thinking about them. I am grateful for my experiences and my inner excursions. The final frontier is not space, but mind. We all need to be psychonauts and explore the interior realms. We are all so much. This book made me laugh, smile, and think. Some of it was a little crazy, but some of it was truly moving.

"Once in awhile you get shown the light,
In the strangest of places if you look for it right."

-the Grateful Dead, "Scarlett Begonias"


Look for the Light within yourself. You'll be amazed at what you'll find.

"Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three


Come with me
And you'll be
In a world of
Pure imagination
Take a look
And you'll see
Into your imagination

We'll begin
With a spin
Traveling in
The world of my creation
What we'll see
Will defy
Explanation

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it

There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly wish to be

If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Wanta change the world?
There's nothing
To it

There is no
Life I know
To compare with
Pure imagination
Living there
You'll be free
If you truly
Wish to be..."

-Willy Wonka, "Pure Imagination"


:)


Your life is whatever you can imagine it to be.

Peace & Blessings,
john, 'the Light Coach'

I'm very pleased with this purchase. If you want a comprehensive guide to the healing crystals and gemstones this is it, look no further. If you want photos you'll need her other series. This tome would be far too large if it contained any pics. It's HUGE!

I bought this book about ten years ago when I wanted to learn more about my birthstone and some other gems. I still use it today with my collection of rocks, gems and crystals. I'd say that even if you are not into crystals it's a great reference tool to have around...and while this particular volume doesn't have photos I still think it's one of the best on the market.

We wanted to get this book in Crystal Magic, Sedona, AZ, but they were out of stock. We bought The Crystal Bible instead. The Crystal Bible is a very good book, but if you need more information, Love is in the Earth will provide that. Very comprehensive, descriptive and it has number and chakra info that most books will not have. Melody has a lot of info if you want to soak it up. Very intelligent read for crystals.

I first saw this book in my local New Age store. There was a well loved copy on the counter, that anyone was able to flip through for reference. This was my first indication that this book is a must have. The amount of information surpasses all of my other crystal books, and really makes you feel confident about working with crystals. The only downside is that there are no pictures. However, this is easily rectified by buying the other books in the 'Love is in the Earth' collection. They are all good buys, and I highly recommend them.

This is an extensive collection of information that is unsurpassed. My only complaint is that I didn't realize when I bought this book that it has no pictures of the gemstones whatsoever. At first, I was dissappointed, but now I just jump on the internet if I need to take a look at the stone in question.Other than this, you honestly will have a hard time finding a more thorough book on gemstones than this one.

I have no doubt that Ben Carson is an excellent neurosurgeon, but what comes across in this book is little more than opportunism, self-promotion, and bone-headed conservative ideology gussied up in a feel-good self-help package. His vaunted best/worst method of assessing risk might sound good on paper, but you need only read through his own real-world applications to discover just how ridiculous and useless it is. In omitting the far more important factor of likelihood from his risk assessment analyses, he betrays a simple-minded black-and-white worldview more befitting a fundamentalist crackpot than a scientist worthy of attention and respect. Do not buy into this garbage.

Dr. Ben Carson helps his readers take a fresh and balanced approach to understanding risk - real risk, perceived risk, risks that we all take (and avoid) as part of normal everyday life. As enlightening as that was, I found myself being surprised as I discovered another message in the book. This surprise began as disappointment. Part way through the book I was disappointed because nearly all of the examples Dr. Carson used resulted in moving forward, following through with the action, taking the risk. I felt he was being unrealistic - where were the real life examples that resulting in the considered action or risk not being taken? But as I read further I started realizing that more often than not, God is probably calling us to action, calling us to move ahead, calling us to wisely and carefully work against our cautious nature and clearly take some risks in life.

This is an insightful, engaging, life changing book that is both easy and fun to read. I recommend this book for anyone stuck in a rut wondering what's next and especially for those who have spent a life time playing it safe for no other reason than fear.

ben carson, in case you haven't heard of him (i'd only vaguely heard of him), is a world renowned neurosurgeon. i mean, world-renowned, like, he's one of the top pediatric neurosurgeons in the world. and, he's probably the number one neuro-dude when it comes to separating conjoined twins, joined at the skull. oh, and he grew up in a poor, single mom, household, on the tough streets of detroit.

so it's fair to say the guy knows a thing or two about considering risk.

this book is a story-rich explanation of how to consider risk, and how to make risky decisions. it's especially worth the read for anyone struggling to make a tough decision, and i've already recommended it to a couple people.

there are a few places where i felt the book wandered a bit -- i didn't think it was helpful to hear the long-ish excursions into the author's politics (deep into the book, and neither helpful nor necessary) as examples of risk.

BUT, the book has two significant strengths:

1. it is full of wonderful stories. seriously. rarely have i read a book with a single propositional or methodological point that has so many engaging stories. we see carson's risk-consideration formula played out in dozens and dozens of examples -- from his own life, and in the world around us. examples from his childhood, and lots of examples from the risk-filled world of pediatric neurosurgery. carson's a good storyteller (honed, i'm guessing, over years of speaking to teenagers -- nothing hones storytelling skill like speaking to audiences who aren't impressed by your resume), and effectively wields this throughout the entire book.

2. carson unveils a simple, yet very helpful, process for considering and deciding on risk. he calls it the bwa, or best-worst-analysis. many of us, i'm sure, when attempting to make a difficult decision, have made lists of pros and cons. carson's bwa approach is similar, but takes things a bit further. simply put, the bwa is:

- what's the best that can happen if i do this?

- what's the worst that can happen if i do this?

- what's the best that can happen if i don't do this?

- what's the worst that can happen if i don't do this?

of course, he gives chapters full of nuance to this. but i have actually found myself using this little memorable (the fact that it is simple and memorable is part of its strength) approach since i've been reading the book, a bit at a time, over the past month or so.

carson also ties all of this in with his christian faith. he doesn't overdo this point (i assume carson has gone into this in more detail in some of his earlier books), which is good. but it is very interesting to hear some of his story (again, great examples of considering risk, in stories like the one where he considers whether or not to be a part of a panel on science and faith at a prestigious gathering of minds), especially given his scientific cred.

anyhow, take the risk is a helpful book. it's not a "you must rush out and read this now" book. but it's helpful, and an enjoyable read thanks to the stories. it's one i'll continue to recommend to people who are struggling to make a decision.

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to know life is an uninterrupted sequence of guaranteed risks. Ben Carson, in Take the Risk takes his role as a neurosurgeon up a notch as he reveals how operating in sync with your grey matter will draw you toward diving into the risks that are worth taking and passing on the ones that take you on a downward spiral.

He acknowledges that everything is risky. Even to resolve to do nothing can be a hazardous choice. Tied to real life stories as concrete proof, he proposes we apply what he calls Best/Worst Analysis to the options we face. Simple enough that a child can easily adopt, it asks these 4 questions: What is the BEST thing that can happen if I DO this, what is the WORST thing that can happen if I DO this, what is the BEST thing that can happen if I DON'T do this, and what is the WORST thing that can happen if I DON'T do this. For those more complex questions, he recommends we consider who, what, where, when, why and how in the context of the Best/Worst Analysis application. He advocates that removing our egos from the equation often leads to the best answer by replacing emotional investment with logical thinking. What works every time with this model is that it causes you to pause and think before you make your move...or choose to stay put.

Take the Risk uncovers the evidence that by using your brain to bring risk factors into sharp focus, fear and foolishness drift out of the picture. The result is a vibrant illustration of an exciting life made possible by the brush of intelligent risk taking. Ben Carson makes the point that when we zoom into what defines success, we find that it involves risks taken and overcome. So get yourself into the picture, read Take the Risk, and imagine using your insight to capture your wisest decisions.

After reading The Soul of a Leader, I ordered 6 copies and sent them to friends. Benefiel writes about the dreams and practices of leaders who are seeking to change the world, and, while these leaders have no previous connection to each other, Benefiel interweaves their stories around themes such as "daring to dream," "practicing gratitude" or "persevering to the end." I was struck by the ways that imagination, skill and sheer determination work together to create each leader's path to success, and I came away wishing I could meet the other leaders featured in the book and learn more.

If you're someone who finds it easy to lead others but difficult to take care of yourself, this book is the best resource you can have, short of finding a professional mentor. The most important message of the book, and the one so many leaders don't grasp, is that your health as a person directly affects your organization. If you think you need to keep putting your own integrity or spiritual growth on hold because of the demands of the group you lead, you're falling into a common, and potentially dangerous, trap. It is in the very nature of leadership that people will take their cues from you, and if you begin to be exhausted or lose focus, your organization will do so as well, no matter how independent your team seems to be.

Once you've learned to recognize this need, you need to find ways to nourish yourself. Interestingly, even though part of her training is in spiritual direction and spirituality, Benefiel does *not* try to make meditation, prayer, and other techniques the focus of this shift of perspective. While individual leaders might wish to try these introspective techniques on their own, Benefiel stays focused on the ways that health can be increased in public, interpersonal ways. For example, using the analogy of the path, she points to how important it is to identify the right path. What are the goals? How can we dig beneath our habitual ways of thinking and get back to our core insights about who we are and what we want our organizations to achieve?

No doubt, if you put Benefiel's ideas into practice, you'll draw from moments of quiet reflection, but you might also draw from more interpersonal sources such as conversations with trusted friends and the insights of allies who share your new goals for your organization. This is the part of the book I appreciated the most -- our private "souls" can grow even in the midst of day to day concerns, work, and responsibility. Too many books, with the best of intentions, assume that the only way for leaders to recharge their batteries is for them to step away from their work. Benefiel recognizes this as one possibility, but she recognizes that one of the reasons leaders are leaders is because, at some level, they enjoy the work!

A final note about the book. If you're used to a rah-rah approach in leadership books, where each page feels like a pep rally, you'll find this book a pleasant change of pace. Benefiel's style is subtle. Reading her is like taking a long walk with a trusted friend -- the tone is unrushed, and she's willing to take the time to get to the root of the challenges you face and the best way to deal with them.

I highly recommend this book for your own work and, if you train others, for their work as well.

Hands down, the best book on buddhism out there. Skip the frills and cultural trappings and get this book. 160 pages but it's really all you need to know. Excellent!

I have been searching for answers. This book gives them plainly and makes concepts easy to understand. Great book and I will buy others from this author.

This eloquent little book gives even a casual student of Buddhism a very readable and provocative overview of a very complex subject. Having said that, the fact is that one needs a certain mindset to begin the study of Eastern philosophies, so while the author does present the material in plain and simple language, if you have not done any other reading on the subject, you may find it a bit of a tough go. While I recommend this book highly and have given away numerous copies to friends who have expressed an interest, there are other introductory books such as "The Buddha In Your Mirror" by Hochswender, Martin & Morino, for those readers who would benefit from a more structured and practical initial presentation of the subject.

This book takes the mystery out of Buddhism. As I am neither a student of religion nor a psychologist, I can't tell whether what the author describes are the actual beliefs of Buddhism or just plain common sense and knowledge of the human psyche, but I give it to everyone I know.

I found this book (Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen)
a great introduction to the principles and teachings of Buddhism.
Steve Hagen takes the reader into meditation techniques, the wisdom of self and the levels of awareness. I found his examples from life to be helpful in describing the "wisdom of self".

However, you will need to take it slowly. Read it a chapter at a time and reread chapters before advancing to the next stage. Why, because it is hard to explain the "reality" of Zen Buddhism. It is hard to understand the concepts of Buddhism, and even harder to explain those same concepts to another person who has no foundation to build on.

Buddhism (which comes from Buddha -the awakened one) in a nut shell is a fundamental way of looking at life. Live life for the moment; take it in for what it is. Enjoy the connection to the universe and do not let material things, mental worries and belief systems interfere with understanding the reality of living.

As you can see from the last paragraph- words cannot really describe Buddhism plain and simple. No book can describe the reality of the world around us. So this book may be a bit of a hard read for the very beginner.

By Sam Hendricks, Author of "Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Football" and the soon to be released "Fantasy Football Almanac: 2008"

This is an excellent book. The author does an amazing job of articulating the concept, need, and application of a life lived with margins. I am purchasing copies for my friends.

I liked this book very much. Its written from Christian perspective but it applies to the lives of everyone. Margin is something that every Christian should read and any person who can take the good points from a book.

Dr. swenson diagnoses of the effects of technology and busy lifstyles that mark our culture today.His presciption for a better life through
margin in key areas of living was practical and very doable.
If our culture would respond to his advise, this would be a better world and certainly happier families and children.
JUST DO IT!
ps I preferred the book to the tapes.
The voice was too low of energy to inspire change.

This product was wonderful. I could not stop the cd's once I started them. I finished the set and a couple weeks later I heard the speaker over the radio, live. It was the same stuff. Great material. Life changing... A must have.

This is a great book that really helps shed a different light on how to put margin in your life. This book really help me personally and I would recommend it to anyone. I also recommend the workbook, It makes things practical and help you to apply what you have learned in the book

This book is a very simple introduction to angels and working with them, which I believe is the point. There seems to be an overlap on what I consider the roles of Spirit Guides to be, however. These guides are never mentioned, as the book seems to make angels the only helpers and guardians available to us. It's an easy and enjoyable read for beginners.

I love this book!!!! Doreen Virtue does it again. A beautiful little book, full of wisdom, insights to angels and wonderful words. Well worth a read and a MUST for believers of ANGELS!!!! :-)

I found immense value with listening to this CD. I learned a great deal about angels and repeatedly listening to it has opened my eyes a great deal. My angels are with me and helping me with every part of my life. I use positive thinking and I ask for help from my angels to achieve whatever I set my mind too. This does not mean I do not need to do anything but rather that the angels will help me do what I need to do naturally; through inspired action.

This is a great beginning book for anyone. It is very uplifting, and honestly brings me peace whenever I open it.

My sister is a great lover of angels - this book delighted her when I shipped it to her as a birthday gift!

My book was received timely in excellent condition. Iam satisfied with it.

I am using it for a class. This book is a little more difficult to read, and I find it's not always distinct on the different views of topics. It does cover the main topics and share more than one view on it.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3C6Q9D3NOCS94 Excellent textbook encouraged of all Christians to buy.

This is the third systematic theology book that I have learned from in my philosophy of religion and ethics studies at the masters level. Erickson's ideas are fresh and thoughtful, while staying true to divine inspiration and the inerrancy of the Bible. This is simply an outstanding work that deserves to be in any library that has space reserved for deep theological thought provided in a pragmatic, contemporary, and approachable manner.

They sent the book out quickly and I recieved it sooner then expected in great condition

When one deals with a subject that requires, at this level, special language to convey precisely what is meant, one cannot complain that the task is too tedious or demanding--one must simply invest the time to understand exactly why such 'jargon' terminology is necessary in the first place. Students of Church history will recall that the famous Nicene Council essentially culminated in a discussion about Christ as either "homoousias" or "homoiousias"--where a single letter, the Greek iota, made a tremendous difference in the understanding of who Christ was in relation to the Father. Again, and as with any science, there is always a need to describe knowledge, and the tools by which this comes about are (1) inventing precise language to describe knowledge and (2) inventing concise ways to describe knowledge. The results are then, respectively, (1) special terms (e.g., Transubstantiation [Theology] & Entropy [Thermodynamics]) and (2) special representation methods (e.g., LXX [Septuagint] & He [helium]). The idea, which affords the same purpose for both theology and science in general, is to convey information as efficiently, as accurately, and as concisely as possible. And I personally feel that Erickson covers the material in the manner necessary for those to whom he is writing primarily, viz., seminary students who must obtain a natural, conceptual mastery of the information. Hence the need for the esoteric nature of the book. (As I have read among a number of the reviews, many disagree that the book is technical at all and, in fact, claim that the book "dumbs down" theology to an extent. I find such a claim absolutely laughable.)

There are other books available that attempt to appeal to the non-seminary student with regard to theology,--(My personal opinion is that Larry Hart's Truth Aflame is a worthy read for the lay person [notwithstanding the natural aversion that many in academia may have for the latter group mentioned in the author's subtitle, which reads: A Balanced Theology for Evangelicals and Charismatics])--but the laity was obviously not what Erickson had in mind when he wrote the work in question. In fact, Erickson has written a smaller, more accessible version of Christian Theology called Introducing Christian Doctrine with the express purpose of appealing to the general reader and/or undergraduate student. Here is the book description on the blurb: "An abridged, less technical version of Erickson's Christian Theology covering the same topics, but at a level appropriate for the undergraduate reader."

wow. i finished this book in 3 sittings. it was impossible to put it down. the unraveling of this story was absolutely an incredible process of unimaginable events. it was hard for me to understand why kent whitaker wrote this book. as i've researched into it, the situation seems that "it is his dog, he doesn't want anyone else to kick it..." Kent has donated every penny of his revenue from this book to charity. wow... i still cannot fathom losing my whole family... his ability to continue to live a tremendous testimony to his faith...

Should you read this book? If you are interested in true crime as I am and in particular, interested in reading about murders that take place among family members, then I think you would be interested in reading this book. This is not a great book but it is interesting. It is an attempt to delve into the mind of a father who is hurting and who has an unconditional love for his son. The book is riddled with excuse after excuse after excuse for the murdering son Bart but comes down heavily on the young man who actually pulled the trigger. I, myself, had a lot of difficulty reading this book. I have children who are around the same age as Bart when he commissioned this heinous crime. I am not a forgiving person and so, as I read this book, I was very frustrated and found myself wincing several times (for example, when Bart was about to get married). If one of my children committed a crime of this magnitude against me or his/her siblings, I would hope that my spouse wouldn't presume to speak for me in death - I don't want to go to Disney World early (Kent Whitaker's take on his wife and son's deaths). I'm not sure I'm giving you my Death Penalty opinion or giving a book review. Am I talking about justice or forgiveness? I had to read this book - I will read every book that comes out about Bart Whitaker - a scary person who now regrets his actions (thank goodness for Rudy Rios or a murderer would still be loose). I can only think about his brother Kevin and how he lost his young life due to hate and selfishness (quite frankly, even after reading the book, I'm still not sure why all this happened). As a parent, I did learn a few lessons from this book - for example, don't be too generous with your kids - they may misinterpret your generosity. I wish Kent wrote a more comprehensive book. I wanted to get the whole story - did Bart get along with his mom and brother, how much trouble did he get into, what were his friends like, were drugs involved? This book is not enlightening. It skimmed the surface. It could have been so much better. A far better read is "Shot in the Heart" by Mikal Gilmore, the brother of killer Gary Gilmore. Although Gary did not kill a family member, Mikal Gilmore does provide a well-written story of a dysfunctional family with a killer as a member of the family. I believe all families are dysfunctional - but I wanted to know what caused Bart to do this extreme act of violence. Your jaw will drop and you'll be scratching your head over this one. Although the book was probably terribly painful for Kent Whitaker to write, if I were him, I would have done extensive interviews with all the players - Marshall Slot (the lead detective), Fred Felcman (the prosecutor), Bart's fiancé, Bart's friends, and especially, Bart. A final comment, I would have read this book even if all the review ratings were low, simply because it was written by Bart's dad and I guess I shouldn't forget that the book was really about forgiveness. I do appreciate that Kent Whitaker is donating the proceeds of this book to charity.

While the story of the ten Boom family is valuable for its portrayal of courage and integrity, I was astonished that Corrie ten Boom makes no reference to others imprisoned in Ravenbruck for their faith. She, in fact, was considered a political prisoner because of the ration cards, and defiance of laws regarding the Jews. But in fact, there were hundreds of women in Ravensbruck, known as Bibelforscher, (which in German means "Bible students,") who had been there far longer. This fact was testified to by Genevieve deGaulle, neice of Charles deGaulle, who was also in Ravenbruck for French undergound activity. It is proper to recognize those few members of the churches who defied Hitler, but about ten thousand Bibelforscher were imprisoned throughout the war, while thousands more remained largely underground, though their numbers doubled during the war years. Hitler had banned the Bibelforscher in 1934 because of their forthright and vocally public opposition to the Nazi party, and by 1938 they composed about 15% of the concentration camp population. Perhaps the reason they are ignored is because they are today known as Jehovah's Witnesses.

Readers know from the outset Corrie Ten Boom survived to help write the book but it's such an intriguing journey to get there. The authors include numerous jewels along the way, stories that stick with the reader long after the book is back on the shelf: the train ticket held by her father until the perfect time, the test of faith by not lying about family hiding under the kitchen table, the fleas having a purpose, the heartbreak of the love of her life marrying someone else, rebuilding the radio while in prison, the astounding respect and love for her father and sister while incarcerated.

Each chapter utilizes powerful imagery to flesh out an application of Eternal Truth ready for internalizing.

The lessons may be applied to every day life since these were not merely `characters' but most obviously real people, with extreme trials to maneuver in life and in death. Ordinary becomes extraordinary, utilizing compelling subject matter with a page turning writing style exhibiting firm faith in the Lord. It's one of those classics that affords readers immediate application to their own circumstances since they can identify with her and her family on so many levels.

Finally a work like this inspires and uplifts. I found myself continually discovering the answer (Grace) on almost every page to such questions as "Why did God let this happen?" and "How did she do it?". The Hiding Place is a classic I enjoy re-reading every few years. I'm amazed at the fresh perspective I have each time. It's timeless.

One of my favorite poetic verses from Corrie Ten Boom, who quoted it often (it was by Grant Colfax Tullar), is the following:

"My life is but a weaving betwixt my God and me;
I do not choose the colors He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unfold the pattern and explain the reason why.
For the dark threads are as needful in the Weaver's skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned."

This is an absolutely fantastic book! This is a lesson in how not to give up. A lesson in how to pursue dreams. A lesson in how to be of help to the less fortunate. A lesson in how to live. A lesson in how to be close to the Father, and always believe in him. This is a must-read!

I will not go into detail on this very public site about what this author, and her book, mean to me. Suffice it to say that I would not be alive today, without having heard Corrie's message of God's infinite love.

As a psychiatrist, I have bought, and given away to patients, at least 50 copies of this book over the past two decades. It is more powerful than the strongest of antidepressants.

Corrie ten Boom is a saint. She will not be officially recognized as such by the Catholic Church since she was nominally a Protestant. I say nominally, because her heart, like God's, was deep enough and wide enough to encompass and embrace all people, no matter what "religion" they practiced. Corrie's religion was Love.

The Hiding Place should be read by EVERY Christian. Corrie and her sister's testimony in this book is just like reading the Bible's testimony of the new Believers! Need to feel inspired? Read The Hiding Place.