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The Celestine Prophesy was one of the most influential New Age books of the last couple of decades, easily outstripping earlier cult books such as Robert Persig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and Carlos Castenada's Don Juan books. The nine Insights of James Redfield's first book were added to by a second book, Tenth Insight and now by an 11th in The Secret of Shambhala.
Books of this type have often had a certain ambiguity: are they supposed to be taken as factual accounts or as allegorical novels? Redfield's publishers are describing this one as "the new novel", and (probably to the disappointment of the book's many thousands of fans) The Celestine Prophesy as his "first novel". Fiction they are, then, but the word "novel" is perhaps misleading; these books are allegorical tall tales teaching tenets of practical philosophy: look out for coincidences in your life because synchronicities are meaningful.
The 11th Insight is about the power of prayer or positive thinking or affirmation; the book mentions recent studies which indicate that patients who are prayed for heal more rapidly than those who are not. If you think positive thoughts, these will affect people around you in a good way; if you are full of anger and fear, you will attract precisely those things you most dread.
The hard-bitten and cynical will see this book as yet another example of New Age psychobabble but for Redfield's many followers the teachings in this book will make a great deal of sense--and in any case, having a positive, loving attitude can only bring good. --David V. Barrett --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In this inspiring, exciting spiritual adventure set in Tibet, James Redfield, author of the phenomenal international bestseller, The Celestine Prophecy, takes us in search of the Eleventh Insight.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The earlier books from this author stand as clear uncomplicated works that reflect what so many people are becoming aware of in this moment in history. As another reviewer commented: sort of beginners guides. But no less important.
I almost expected this book book to be more of the same: irresistible and familiar. But its sooo not.
I found myself on a journey into a maze of ideas that were forming in my mind, but that had not quite come into focus. The Secret of Shambhala nudged these ideas into fuller view and so helped move onto my next step.
If you read any one of Redfields other books and they felt familiar to you. Or if they inspired you to look at where we are headed and to explore new ideas....then I recommend this one..defo !!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Without doubt the best of James Redfield's Celestine Prophesy series. Gripping, thought provoking, meaningful. If you're at all interested in personal and spiritual development and human evolution, this is a "must read"
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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This book is one for those people who are searching for "what is out there?" and it will fill this gap to an extent. As in his book, The Celestine Prophecy, he tantalises the reader with the anticipation of finding "what is out there" and when the book is over there is a degree of dissapointment in not getting the full answer. For those who believe in guardian angels there is a reassuring reference to the dakini, those beings given to helping us in the passage of life. These tantalise too. They are "there" and "not there" and to benefit from their presence you have to believe in them although you are not sure about them. The book gives the suggestion that there is another world of beings who are working hard to unite us ordinary mortals with our higher selves. That, in one sense, we are not solely in charge of our spiritual progress but are being pushed and nudged along the path by well intentioned beings who want to help us develop. Through one spatial window we see a world of growing religious tolerance and, in reality, this is actually happening in our time. Through another spatial window we see lawyers defining their role so as to reduce conflict rather than promote it. Other windows give other interesting views on changes that are taking place. His reference to fear and negative thinking being the harbingers of our own misfortunes is a solid concept. It's well worth a read and I'm now going to read it again.
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Loved this book
For me this is one of the best Celestine books. The story is gripping, and the teachings and ideas are adding to what came before in the previous books. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ella
Exciting novel and amazing insight!
It was "coincidence" that brought me to buy this book and if you have read the Celestine Prophecy series at any time, I guess you have come here the same way. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Bullivant
Not the best Celestine book!
I have read all the Celestine Prophecy books (the story ones at least) and I found The Secret Of Shambala to be very disappointing. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Marty
Book review
Another entertaining read by the author. If anything, this was my favourite in the trilogy. Nice story, easy to read, with some interesting thoughts on humanity's future direction.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. James A. Lambert
Very informative
The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight
This was an amazing book, if you have read the rest of the Celestine Prophecies, this tied a lot of the... Read more
This was an amazing book, if you have read the rest of the Celestine Prophecies, this tied a lot of the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ninarae
Good Book
Part of a great series however you do need to read the Celestine Prophecy and the Tenth Insight before reading this book.
Published on 23 April 2010 by Mrs. Valerie A. Crowe
Thoughtful and adventurous book series
The Insights are a great series of books - so much so that bought a new set for friends
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by Mr. R. L. Roach
Amazing
This book was similar to the celistine prophecy no. 1. I enjoyed it as much and will read it again at some point. Again it teaches you how to be positive in life. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by Johnston Mary Angel
Not as good as his others
I thought this book was a really good read that went off on one abit towards the end,in the same way his other book the Tenth insight did. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2007 by Mescalito
More Spiritual Insights
James Redfield continues to offer more spiritual insights after writing "The Celestine Prophecy" and "The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision" which are two fabulous books on... Read more
Published on 16 May 2007 by Allana M.
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