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Barefoot Doctor's Handbook for the Urban Warrior: Spiritual Survival Guide (Paperback)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Piatkus Books (2 April 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 074991811X
ISBN-13: 978-0749918118
Product Dimensions: 18 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Barefoot Doctor presents your essential 21st century guide to surviving and thriving amidst the growing pressures of modern urban life. Barefoot Doctor is a contemporary hero of Taoist folklore. His tradition of healing his people and keeping them in high spirits with his medicine, music and magic dates back more than 5,000 years to the old Orient. Here he teaches for the first time, in a hip and accessible way, how to focus your mind, channel your energy and strengthen your spirit. Learn the ancient Taoist warrior skills of psychic shielding, meditation, medicine and magic to help enhance your experience of reality. Pick up instant advice on hundreds of challenges facing today's busy urban warrior including work, sex, money, success, politics, travel, relationships, fashion, drugs, club culture, spirituality, healing, technology and freedom. Experience for yourself the magical world of the modern Taoist Sage. Become part of the global resurgence of spirit happening in an urban sprawl near you. For more information on the Barefoot Doctor www.barefootdoctor.co.uk

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Barefoot Doctor (aka Stephen Russell) has been in healing practice since 1983. Described as a modern-day hero of Taoist folklore, he has studied with R D Laing, F B Kramer and was apprenticed to a doctor of Chinese medicine for three years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Get hold of this book, and learn how to let go, 24 Jul 2001

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Considering the sheer amount of patronising self-help books out there, it's good to know that there are books - and authors - like this who can make fun of themselves while at heart taking the subject of TRUE self-improvement extremely seriously.

Like everyone else says, you don't have to believe the far-out philosophies, but a lot of the mental exercises will have almost immediate benefits. And speaking as someone who has been referring to this book - and the author's newspaper column - for almost a year, the life improvements that can result from a new approach are ongoing.

Get hold of the book, and learn to let go of what's holding you back.

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5.0 out of 5 stars essential spiritual protection, 10 Aug 2001

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Life seems to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions,one day your experiencing unlimited joy,ecstacy and fulfilment.The next day we can be experiencing anger,depression,regret and suddenly we dont see the point.What the barefoot doctor does in his book is give us a crash course in maintaining a spiritual and mental balance during the inneviatable peaks and downturns in our daily life.The essential thing is to be in touch with whats important in the present moment not what has happened or will happen ie are we alive are we breathing properly.From mastering the basic techniques set out in this book we find we just get on better with the world and you wont be taken for a ride because your always going to be in control.Essential reading whatever your current position in life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book to make your life shine!, 25 Jun 2000

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Unlike many other books available on self-improvement this one is funny, instantly accessible and it works! The short insights and exercises help you focus your energies and let your spirit flow. Should you not believe in such nonsense, buy it and try it, this book really does help me to survive and thrive in life; Since reading and following some of the advice in this book, I can honestly say my life has become more enjoyable, and it's not often you get that from a book. Buy this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars does what it says on the tin
This is a great introduction to Barefoot Doctor's unique style and energy. He is truly one of a kind in the self-help/spirituality department. Read more

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2.0 out of 5 stars gaagggghhhhh!
Sorry to spoil the party but I really hated this book. By way of an explanation - imagine having the eastern arts explained to you by Tony Blackburn. Are your heckles up? Read more

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