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‘An important book…By promoting the idea of a revolution in consciousness as the remedy for contemporary ills the prince shows he is a modern man.’ THE INDEPENDENT
‘A bold and courageous book.’ THE TELEGRAPH
‘The breadth is panoramic… The book has an engaging candour, inviting the reader into a one-on-one conversation…Harmony reacquaints us with a sense of our collective spirit.’ THE ECOLOGIST
‘A remarkable fusion of philosophy, ecology, theology, artistry, biology and cosmology’ SUNDAY TASMANIAN
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'An important book!By promoting the idea of a revolution in consciousness as the remedy for contemporary ills the prince shows he is a modern man.' THE INDEPENDENT 'A bold and courageous book.' THE TELEGRAPH 'The breadth is panoramic! The book has an engaging candour, inviting the reader into a one-on-one conversation!Harmony reacquaints us with a sense of our collective spirit.' THE ECOLOGIST 'A remarkable fusion of philosophy, ecology, theology, artistry, biology and cosmology' SUNDAY TASMANIAN
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a very well written book covering the whole area of problems that we face as humans on our fragile planet. It covers the history of how we got to where we are and why we think like we do, but also dares to suggest that we should take note of where we went wrong, which was mainly divorcing ourselves from nature and living in discord with it instead of in harmony.
The breadth is amazing covering philosophy, art, ecology, agriculture, architecture, global warming, education, economics, health, spirituality the list goes on, but the main theme is that you can't divorce one from the other. Life is a system in which they're all interrelated.
The other point it makes is although science has raised our standard of living considerably over the last four hundred years, we must remember that it always proves itself wrong as it progresses. Nature on the other hand has had nearly fourteen billion years to get it right.
Another thing I love about this book is that it challenges our need for constant economic growth and more and more material things, happiness isn't measured by how much we possess. What we need is empathy for other humans, animals and nature itself, foresight for what a beautiful planet we could have and an awareness of where we are going wrong. It also offers many pointers on how to achieve these things.
The Prince is obviously a deeply spiritual man (and I don't mean religious) and comes from a world centric perspective. If only there were more public figures like him.
The book begins with a call for a revolution! Well I for one speak the same language and when there is enough of us we'll have a wonderful planet to hand down to our children and grand children.
The breadth is amazing covering philosophy, art, ecology, agriculture, architecture, global warming, education, economics, health, spirituality the list goes on, but the main theme is that you can't divorce one from the other. Life is a system in which they're all interrelated.
The other point it makes is although science has raised our standard of living considerably over the last four hundred years, we must remember that it always proves itself wrong as it progresses. Nature on the other hand has had nearly fourteen billion years to get it right.
Another thing I love about this book is that it challenges our need for constant economic growth and more and more material things, happiness isn't measured by how much we possess. What we need is empathy for other humans, animals and nature itself, foresight for what a beautiful planet we could have and an awareness of where we are going wrong. It also offers many pointers on how to achieve these things.
The Prince is obviously a deeply spiritual man (and I don't mean religious) and comes from a world centric perspective. If only there were more public figures like him.
The book begins with a call for a revolution! Well I for one speak the same language and when there is enough of us we'll have a wonderful planet to hand down to our children and grand children.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A quick dip into this book is all that is necessary to establish that it is written by the Prince and not ghost written in his name. The terminology the enthusiasm and the vast accumulated sometimes first hand knowledge, which only one such as the Prince would possess; is demonstrated throughout. The author accepts that he has his critics which he refers to as the ''usual suspect but is not deterred.
The book is a balance between an academic work and a dose of realism. It is not a book which can be read from begining to end in one go it requires time.
Many of the ideas put forward by the author fly in the face of people such as some academics and those who believe that science is the answer to all. The author questions the effect on society of technology such as computers as the 'fait accompli' with which so many are forced.
This book reminds the reader to appreciate the beauty that exists whilst is still does.
Anyone who considers themselves to be well informed should spend time with this book with an open mind and then, ask themselves,
"Have I got my priorities right?"
Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World
The book is a balance between an academic work and a dose of realism. It is not a book which can be read from begining to end in one go it requires time.
Many of the ideas put forward by the author fly in the face of people such as some academics and those who believe that science is the answer to all. The author questions the effect on society of technology such as computers as the 'fait accompli' with which so many are forced.
This book reminds the reader to appreciate the beauty that exists whilst is still does.
Anyone who considers themselves to be well informed should spend time with this book with an open mind and then, ask themselves,
"Have I got my priorities right?"
Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Charles, Prince of Wales puts into very inspiring yet understandable words a highly complex relationship and congruence between nature, art, science, environment and spirituality. This is an exceedingly easy to follow book and an exceedingly beautifully read audiobook by Prince Charles. Many people prejudiced about monarchy will in the future acknowledge this ground breaking work. HRH quotes with equal ease Theodore Alexander, Pythagoras and Lao Tzu - at the same time showing the similarity of a Stradivarius violin with the essential geometry of nature.
An often misunderstood pioneer of alternative thought, organic farming and human scale architecture, he makes his points with unassuming surety. Anybody but the most truculent doubter will surely see the relationship and custodianship we have with nature and our own spirituality explained in this MUST listen-to audiobook.
An often misunderstood pioneer of alternative thought, organic farming and human scale architecture, he makes his points with unassuming surety. Anybody but the most truculent doubter will surely see the relationship and custodianship we have with nature and our own spirituality explained in this MUST listen-to audiobook.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Breadth of Vision
This excellent book draws together so much both in respect to time (it looks back to the 1700s) and depth of knowledge in the areas interests of Prince Charles. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Priscilla
Enlightened
I was astonished by this book. I was astonished by the HRH that wrote it. It has put my view of the man on an entirely different level, and happy I will be to have such a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jack Rabbit
excellent book
This was a fantastic book, i read it the week BT cut my internet off for non payment of bill
Glad i read it. Read more
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Published 12 months ago by Paul Smith
A holistic approach to 21st century living
Harmony: A new way of looking at our world by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, Tony Juniper and Ian Skelly, HarperCollins, London, 2010, 332 ff. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dr. H. A. Jones
An excellent contribution to our world
The title is apt; the message of the book is that we need to learn to live in harmony with our planet and not fight against it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. F. PENNANT
Brilliant
Thank god this man will be our king. Such vision, such sound sense. Mandatory reading for all heads of state.
Published 13 months ago by wildbirds
Charlie has the heart, soul and humilty that so many business leaders...
After being initially sceptical I was actually quite blown away. The guy has a great understanding of some of the most pressing issues of our time and obviously some very good... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. B. J. Sellars
Harmony rocks
A surprising retreat into history reveals the harmony we have experienced with nature, that is until modern times, and this connection becomes important to re-mediating our current... Read more
Published 16 months ago by snowy owl books
Harmony
The book has has lovely clear typeset and its concepts are laid out in very easy to understand layman's terms, making its content accessible to everyone. Read more
Published 16 months ago by strawberry
Food for thought...
Like a many people I used to think of Prince Charles as being a naive and unworldly tree hugger. In fact in many ways he was a man before his time, a prophet crying in the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mark Webb
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