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By melding love, science and religion into a primer on personal growth, M. Scott Peck launched his highly successful writing and lecturing career with this book. Even to this day, Peck remains at the forefront of spiritual psychology as a result of The Road Less Travelled. In the era of I'm OK, You're OK, Peck was courageous enough to suggest that "life is difficult" and personal growth is a "complex, arduous and lifelong task". His willingness to expose his own life stories as well as to share the intimate stories of his anonymous therapy clients creates a compelling and heartfelt narrative.
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A brilliant self-help book, which I found genuinely inspiring...I love this book, it's my spiritual refuge and I'm certain everyone will find something to console them within these pages - Boy George, Sunday Express; 'Magnificent...This is not just a book but a spontaneous act of generosity written by an author who leans towards the reader for the purpose of sharing something larger than himself' - Washington Post
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The best self-help book ever!
I don't know how many times I've read this book. In my experience the principles of action described in this book really work, and lead to greater happiness and contentment.
There is a spiritual element to the book, which gets stronger in its second half. This may put some people off. However, even if you do not believe in spiritual things, (the first half of) this book is still worth buying, reading and using.
Scott Peck focuses in on the key tools for living in a convincing and interesting way. He is a psychiatrist but does not get caught up in any technical analysis. He just describes simple tools that work, and backs them up with argument and case studies.
Whether you're spiritual or not, this book could bring greater fulfillment to your life, and at the very least will be an entertaining and thoughtful read.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Much of this book was very good, especially the first section on Discipline and I can see myself coming back to this many times and drawing genuine inspiration from it. However, I found the last section on Grace unconvincing and a bit unsatisfactory, labouring some some rather subjective points overmuch. But excellent overall and probably deserves most of its accolades.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book, one for growth and learning. It contains a lot of wisdom, most of which we already know, without knowing it and it helps bring issues to the surface. Certainly a book to read if you are on your spiritual journey. The Author does, especially towards the end of the book look at things from a Christian point of view, and if you are not a Christian well you can take it or leave it. Whatever you beliefs or religion you will find this book has something to offer. - Read it.
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good book
This is a really interesting book,with some thought provoking insights,i think it may be a little dated,but it's a classic,so well worth a read.
Published 1 month ago by marmarc40
The great and the terrible.
What a confusing book. I'm not sure how the author was able to write such a great first half of a book on psychoanalysis and how to approach the emotional problems life throws up... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bjornitto
A Classic reprinted
I bought this book many years ago and it helped to change my life. It helped me to rethink my values and ask relevant questions to work toward a more productive and inclusive... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ann Maguire
It Started Me On the Road to Coaching!
I first read this book about 15 years ago and it left me with insights that I still practice and began my journey to becoming a life coach. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I. Beautyman
The road less travelled - second hand book purchase
The book was recommended and the content was excellent and matched expectations.
The copy was described as in "good condition" but I do not think it lived up to this with all... Read more
The copy was described as in "good condition" but I do not think it lived up to this with all... Read more
Published 9 months ago by China67
I really don't like this book......
I couldn't even read to the mid way point - I kept feeling my upper lip stiffen at the way M Scott Peck tried to get his point across. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Holly
Not really up-to-date advice
I'm afraid I was disappointed when I read this book, which is already a little while ago. I was so looking forward to it, as I had a few issues I need to finally crack in my life,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by jackxk150
not to be blamed
I didn't read the whole of this book, I read the first 3 chapters or so at a tough time in my life where I was suffering from a bad break up and arguments with my family. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sophie White
Making sense of your own journey
M. Scott Pecks book should be compulsory reading for mankind. The book unravels and exposes the artificial dramas of life, we all inadvertantly practice through our relationship... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Bob Lovelock
The Best Self Help Book - Ever
Well that's quite a claim. Well, its quite a book. Its strength lies in its authors direct experience. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by J. Fogg
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