<strong>Latest Reviews by Pilgrims Mind Body Spirit</strong>:uk

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Here are some brand new titles, hot off the press. Keep up to date with the latest books reviewed by Sharon Bowden and Bill Anderton

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Awakening to the Spirit World: Sandra Ingerman and Hank Wesselman~Published by Sounds True, Boulder, Colorado,
www.soundstrue.com

Subtitled "The Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation" the co-authors include contributions from several friends experienced in shamanism, anthropology and psychology. The result is an interesting and detailed summary of shamanism, emphasising the directness of the experience of other dimensions and explaining the continuous development of the journeying process into the 21st century. It is full of down-to-earth advice and user-friendly processes to do yourself and includes a CD with drum and rattle tracks to aid the altered state of consciousness required. It is to be recommended to newcomers and experienced readers as it is both informative and supportive…(14/06/10) ~The Shamanic Path of Direct Revelation. 330 pp. Includes shamanic drumming CD.~Awakening to the Spirit World|1451|~3379~6918~shamanism, ingerman, wesselman~

The Blueprint of Oneness: Saint Germain & Ashamarae McNamara~Published by Findhorn Press,
www.findhornpress.com

This book has been channelled by psychic medium, Ashamarae McNamara and is a collection of short sermons from the Ascended Master, Saint Germain. If that appeals to you, you'll love this well-presented little book. Topics include love, service, joy, doubt, gratitude, etc. and you are invited to use these as inspiration for meditation with intent to raise your awareness. Each discourse is accompanied by a repeating motif of a watercolour painting of feathers with an appropriate caption of succinct wisdom to punctuate the rather vague and feathery prose. This style, typical of channelled advice, seems to soothe the emotions rather than stimulate the intellect, presumably to facilitate the pauses for reflection…(12/08/10) ~Your guide to accessing the oneness of all life. 101 pp.~Blueprint of Oneness|1451|~3379~6921~blueprint, germain, mcnamara~

Energy 4 Life: Caroline Shola Arewa~Published by O Books,
www.o-books.com

Energy is a word much bandied around in mind-body-spirit circles and here's a straight-forward book explaining its many contexts. Caroline Shola Arewa blends together old and new knowledge in her exploration of physical, emotional and spiritual energy, from the point of view of both science and mysticism. She offers explanations, advice and various exercises in order to have abundant energy in balance in all areas of life, and this is a good all round introduction to the subject. It is a manual for living a healthy life and you will be expected to pay as much attention to your chakras as to your diet and to exercise and relax your mind as regularly as you body…(12/08/10) ~High energy conscious living. 186 pp.~Energy 4 Life|1451|~3379~6928~energy, life, arewa~

Ex-Gay No Way: Jallen Rix~Published by Findhorn Press,
www.findhornpress.com

This book is about homophobia within parts of the Christian church and the damaging effects that the belief that homosexuality can be cured has on gay Christians. The author grew up in a staunchly Southern Baptist community and tells his own story of coping with his religious upbringing in the light of his emerging homosexuality. He exposes the appalling attitudes and tactics used to try and convert gay lifestyles and behaviour and is frank about his own painful journey into balance with his spiritual nature. In his efforts to understand the contradictions that permeate the subject, he went on to train as a sexologist. Although this is about the situation in parts of the USA, his experiences and advice for healing this sort of cultish abuse will have much to offer anyone undergoing a similar dilemma.…(12/08/10) ~Survival and recovery from religious abuse. 252 pp.~Ex-Gay No Way|1451|~3379~6922~gay, rix, ex-gay~

The Gift of Forgiveness: Olivier Clerc~Published by Findhorn Press,
www.findhornpress.com

This book was written as a result of a meeting between the author and don Miguel Ruiz, the Toltec spiritual teacher. Although it is a short book, it offers profound insights into the subject of forgiveness, taking it from an intellectual understanding, through exercises, to a deeply personal heartfel release. Interwoven with other elements of Toltec wisdom, this will support and inspire anyone on a journey of self development as forgiveness is a notoriously difficult area to master fully. Realising that you are the recipient of the gift when you forgive is the turning point…(14/06/10) ~A magical encounter with don Miguel Ruiz. 74 pp.~Gift of Forgiveness|1451|~3379~6911~clerc, ruiz~

Have Courage and the World Is Yours: Katarina Michel~Published by Findhorn Press,
www.findhornpress.com

This self-help book is subtitled "For women who want to take their lives into their own hands" and it is aimed at women dissatisfied with their situation, yet feeling trapped by their own and others expectations. Katarina Michel includes some information on colour and chakras as tools for self understanding and transformtion and covers topics such as what do I want, self acceptance, fear and jealousy and has a modern open take on sexual relaitonships. Her book will speak to some women but not all - the style is quite matter of fact and is flavoured by its translation from the original German text…(14/06/10) ~For women who want to take their lives into their own hands. 110 pp.~Have Courage|1451|~3379~6910~michel~

Intuitive Lovers: Becky Walsh~Published by O Books,
www.o-books.com

This is a book about sexual relationships and the importance of understanding the application of intuition to them. Becky Walsh introduces herself as a psychic, but there is nothing paranormal in what she is encouraging, just an appreciation of the contribution everyone's intuitive skills can make to good healthy sex. She covers finding a partner, short- and long-term relationships, conventional and unconventional relationships, physical and energetic sexual techniques and ending relationships. There is plenty of good old-fashioned advice plus lots of twentyfirst century advice, mixed with pop psychology and science and a frank, humourous approach…(12/08/10) ~Takes you on a journey to trust your intuition starting with first encounters. 208 pp.~Intuitive Lovers|1451|~3379~6926~lovers, intuitive, walsh~

Love Unlimited: Leonie Linssen and Stephan Wik~Published by Findhorn Press,
www.findhornpress.com

As with all Finhorn Press books, this one about open relationships is an ernest, well researched and thorough exploration of a sensitive subject. Leonie Linssen is Dutch and Stephan Wik is Swedish American. Their combined experience in counselling tantric sexuality makes for an open-minded approach to non-conventional sexual relationships. In-depth case studies are used to illustrate the ups and downs of multiple lovers, impossible loves, secret relationships, bisexual options, swinging, celebacy and breakups. Through insightful questioning and the use of various exercises, the clients and the reader come to a fuller understanding of the demands and rewards of making such personal arrangements a success.…(12/08/10) ~The joys and challenges of open relationships. 206 pp.~Love Unlimited|1451|~3379~6924~love, linssen, wik, open, relationships~

Sensitelligent: Ralph Jenkins and Marie Ornesved~Published by Troubadour Publishing,
www.troubador.co.uk/matador

Sensitelligent is described as the intelligent use of you senses. I don't mind new words being coined but this one is neither helpful nor rolls off the tongue. Living sensibly would have done the job, as there is actually plenty of good advice and wisdom in this book. It covers an impressive list of spiritual development topics, although some of the more nebulous concepts would have benefitted from more anecdotes or examples. One of the authors, Ralph Jenkins, comes from the world of "esoteric science" and the other, Marie Ornesved, from a business environment - and there is a slight bias to the workplace. However, despite the help of short chapters, no overlong paragraphs, plenty of headings and bullet points, the overall tendency is an esoteric style of writing. The book is designed to be dipped into and I'd recommend this as it is indigestible as a cover-to-cover read…(12/08/10) ~A guide to life. 328 pp.~Sensitelligent|1451|~3379~6927~sensitelligent~

Silent Voices of the Soul: Robin Leigh Vella~Published by O Books,
www.o-books.com

This is one woman's very personal account of her own developing spiritual awareness and growth. Through her dreams and life experiences, she illustrates how she came to an understanding of the world of spiritual energy and guidance. She explains awareness, signs and symbols, positive and negative energy, the power of intention and the process of transformation. This is a warm and gentle introduction to the concepts of soul, spirit, love and truth, simply written. If you are newly curious about the idea of adding a spiritual dimension to your everyday life, this will be like having a wise friend to guide you and offer support. The author is open about her own struggles to learn life's lessons which adds authenticity to her anecdotes and advice…(14/06/10) ~How to recognise the spiritual messages in everyday life. 150 pp.~Silent Voices of the Soul|1451|~3379~6913~vella~

Voices Out Of Stone: Natasha Hoffman and Carolyn North~Published by Findhorn Press,
www.findhornpress.com

The stones are the standing stones, dolmens and other ancient alighments found in Brittany; the voices are those of the two authors. Independently of each other they had a calling to explore these sacred sites and had deep spiritual insights revealed to them as a result of connecting with the stones' energies. In this dialogue they share their experiences though they have never met, Carolyn living in California. The result is a charming travelogue, informative and tantalising, as the magical quality of their experiences just adds to the wonder and mystery of this subject. Each of their lives has been enriched in surprising ways by the encounters they describe and this will have you thinking differently about our forebears and their stones - and how they may yet help us find a way to a healthy balanced future.…(12/08/10) ~Magic and mystery in megalithic Brittany. 218 pp.~Voices Out Of Stone|1451|~3379~6923~brittany, megalithic, hoffman, north~

The Wizdom of Oz: Philippa Merivale~Published by O Books,
www.o-books.com

The author has taken the original story of The Wizard of Oz by theosophist, L. Frank Baum, and using a parable of her own has shone a light on the timeless wisdom it contains. Whether or not you have read the original, you can easily follow the story within a story, thanks to her device of an elderly, wise professor offering extra-curricular tutorials to a group of curious students. Layered with symbolism, yet simple to follow, this little book would be an ideal gift to pop into the backpack of anyone heading off on life's journey…(12/08/10) ~Read this book and find your very own yellow brick road to enlightenment. 88 pp.~Wizdom of Oz|1451|~3379~6929~wizdom, oz, merivale~

You Can Save The Earth: June Eding (Ed.)~Published by Hatherleigh Press Press,
www.turnaround-uk.com

This neat little book summarises seven reasons for prioritising living a green and sustainable lifestyle and seven ways of achieving this. Whilst little content will be new to most of us by now, certain worrying statistics are updated and it never hurts to be reminded and re-motivated. It is clearly aimed at American readers but the message is universal. There are plenty of inspirational quotations which often get to the heart of the matter more effectively than hectoring prose. The positivity of the title is carried through the book and each chapter ends with an exercise and affirmation to guide the step changes needed.…(12/08/10) ~Seven reasons why and seven simple ways. 136 pp (small format).~You Can Save The Earth|1451|~3379~6925~earth, green, save~