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Marianne Williamson
"A powerful book. A beautiful tale of a woman's mystical journey"
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"Mutant Message Down Under" is the gripping fictional account of the spiritual odyssey of an American woman in Australia. Summoned by a remote tribe of nomadic Aboriginals to accompany them on a walkabout through the outback, she makes a four month long journey with the 'Real People', as the tribe calls itself. During this time she learns how they live and thrive in natural harmony with the plants and animals that exist in the rugged geography of the desert region. She faces daily tests of her endurance, and these challenges ultimately contribute to a profound personal transformation. "Mutant Message Down Under", an underground bestseller in its self-published edition, recounts a unique, timely and powerful message for all humankind: that it is not too late to save our world from destruction, if we learn to respect all living beings and to live in harmony with the earth. "The story of a courageous woman who walked with the Aboriginals and learned the wonderful secrets and wisdom of an old, old tribe. Things we all need to learn in our modern society: to get back in touch with nature, to trust and have faith in our inner knowledge and guidance." - Elisabeth Ka Bler-Ross "A powerful message for all of us. I was hypnotised by the simple truths and spiritual lessons. Read it and tell everyone you know to do the same." - Wayne Dyer.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
theres actually alot of contraversy about the origin of the information in this book and whether its fiction or fact.its a simple but fascinating account of one westernised womans journey into the outback of austrailia,whwere she is a guest of the Real People from them she learns a totally different way of life and meaning of life itself.I found it really interesting to have my mind challenged by the way they lived (and still continue to?). Its certainly a refreshing and insightful alternative to our materialstic ,dualistic and goal obssessed culture..i really enjoyed the sequel too.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When a friend lent me this book, recommending it, he mentioned the controversy around it. I looked up the author on Wikipedia and read the scathing commentary, which almost put me off reading the book. I'm glad my curiosity prevailed, because it's worth reading. The book conveys some important messages about the way Western "civilisation" needs to recover our connection with the natural world, and it does so with great poetic simplicity.
The Wikipedia entry makes it sound as though this is a bit of corporate marketing literature, when it is quite the reverse - and the author is a natural writer: there are some really beautiful passages and perfect descriptions (for example, describing the rare sight of heavy rainclouds: "Occasionally we could even walk under the big overhead shadow, catching the same view an ant might see from the sole of a boot").
If books such as Robert Lawlor's "Voices of the First Day" are taken as a reference point, then it's not inconceivable that a tribe exists that lives in this way. In a way, though, does it matter? Although the outrage about cultural misappropriation is understandable, the heart of this book is clearly sincere, and if it's fictional then it is only employing a well-worn literary device that goes back at least as far as the Bible.
This book may well be a consolidation of the wisdom of various indigenous cultures, from Aboriginal to Native American, but distilling that wisdom into such a direct and beautifully written story is probably just what the doctor ordered when it comes to guiding a way out of the mess we've made - which we urgently need to do, for the sake of our planet and our species.
The Wikipedia entry makes it sound as though this is a bit of corporate marketing literature, when it is quite the reverse - and the author is a natural writer: there are some really beautiful passages and perfect descriptions (for example, describing the rare sight of heavy rainclouds: "Occasionally we could even walk under the big overhead shadow, catching the same view an ant might see from the sole of a boot").
If books such as Robert Lawlor's "Voices of the First Day" are taken as a reference point, then it's not inconceivable that a tribe exists that lives in this way. In a way, though, does it matter? Although the outrage about cultural misappropriation is understandable, the heart of this book is clearly sincere, and if it's fictional then it is only employing a well-worn literary device that goes back at least as far as the Bible.
This book may well be a consolidation of the wisdom of various indigenous cultures, from Aboriginal to Native American, but distilling that wisdom into such a direct and beautifully written story is probably just what the doctor ordered when it comes to guiding a way out of the mess we've made - which we urgently need to do, for the sake of our planet and our species.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book puts everything into perspective. It provides a philosophy on life that it is hard to disagree with. An American woman meets her "twin spirit" in the Australian Outback and discovers the real meaning in her life, and managed to persuade me that the Aboriginal "religion" or philosophy of life can, could and should be promulgated round the planet. It ties in humanity with the rest of the natural world. It makes the brutality of Western culture all too evident, but in a non-judgemental way. A brilliant book, that is enjoyable even if read as fiction, but really contains a message of vital importance to humanity, and especially Western society.
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Woman's dream in Australia!
Very rapid delivery of this book - I bought three copies as Christmas presents. It tells an excellent story, which any modern woman will love to read. Recommended.
Published 5 months ago by Digit
Déjà vu Legends of the Jews?
I read this book awhile ago. Even though its the "aboriginal" version of EAT PRAY LOVE... its pop fiction and some of the ideas parallel some I read in Louis Ginzberg's Legends of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Avid Reader
captivating but only if it's real
This book is very captivating, mainly because the story is so incredible. It has little literary value and I would not have bought it or read it if I thought it was fiction. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jossy Sayir
Someones having a laugh.
I began reading this book with no preknowledge of either the book or the author. On reading the first few pages I began to suspect that the book was a joke and a poorly written... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Foxdar
excellent book!
excellent book! i read it in spanish and i give it as a present every time i have a birthday :)truly recommend it!
Published 12 months ago by laurab
not the words
Do not get influenced by the debate on whether this book is fiction or non-fiction. The message here is beyond the words or the people/characters in the book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rob Seeker
Mutany Message from down Under
This must be one of the most enjoyable books I ve ever read up till now. It touched my soul. And is a book I think i will always re-read as it will help remind me of how The Real... Read more
Published 22 months ago by suziesmoothie
Intrinsic truths
There has been much vilification of this book, or rather its author, since it turned out that it may not have been an authentic tale and many of the details about Australian... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Iona Tamsin Stewart
mutant message down under
read this book several times, lent my copy to someone and they lost it !!! so i bought another, whatever you want to belive about this book.... Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by P. Dickie
Read it anyway!
I set out to review a book that I very much enjoyed, and had taken as "gospel" : but having just read Amazon reviewer T. Read more
Published on 7 July 2009 by PD Miller
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