A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume by Helen Schucman
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Book Reviews of A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume
Book Review: The most important book of my life.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am well educated by modern western standards - I have a masters degree in electrical engineering, and a masters degree in business (MBA)...I am middle-aged so I have had plenty of time to witness life on earth...I was also in the US Navy at an early age...I hope this gives you a context for my review........I have to honestly say, without any reservation, from the bottom of my heart - that this is the single MOST IMPORTANT book - rather EDUCATION - of my entire life...Nothing else comes close....If you are seeking true happiness, inner peace, would like to really internalize "why you are here", this is the best work around....If you want to learn how to deal with your resentment, prejudices, and maybe most-importantly, ego - this book will do it for you. And if you don't think you have any of these issues - perhaps you need this book even more!...This book goes beyond formal religion (which I do not partake in), beyond meditation (which I've practiced for ~30 years), and beyond the Bible (which I've read but didn't really "internalize")....I am about half way through the lessons (this is the part you should focus on - the other parts are optional), and I look forward every morning to reading a new lesson - or internalizing the previous lesson...I like this book so much I am going to give out about 7 copies for the holiday's to family and friends......And for any of you with significant health challenges (like me) - what you learn from this book will help you.....Start with lesson one, practice each lesson, have patients, and before you know it - you will see the light....As far as some of the reviews on here that were not so kind, I will not pass judgment of these folks - but wish them well in there journey to "seeing the light".Book Review: The meaning of life explained!
Summary: 5 Stars
A Course in Miracles is unlike anything else you'll ever read. It's not the Bible; nor does it claim to be. But it is a very spiritual piece of work.
You can tell it will be different right from the beginning. The introduction starts out by saying "This is a course in miracles. It is a required course. Only the time you take it is voluntary."
It goes on to say the course can be summed up very simply:
"Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God."
The book includes 3 books. First, the text, which explains the concepts on which the Course's thought system is based. Second, the workbook, which includes 365 lessons, one for each day of the year. Third, the manual for teachers, which is written in a Q&A format.
The Course distinguishes between what is knowledge and what is perception. It notes that knowledge is truth and is the law of love or God. Truth is unalterable and eternal. Conversely, perception is based on interpretation, not facts, and is therefore changeable.
The Course notes that the "little I" seeks to enhance itself by external approval, material possessions and external love. But the Self that God created needs nothing. "It is forever complete, safe, loved and loving."
It also notes that sin is defined as "lack of love," and that in this world, forgiveness is the necessary correction to all the mistake we make.
A Course in Miracles is not an easy read, but it is worth the effort. If you stay with it and reflect on what it has to say, you'll find the peace referenced in the introduction.
Book Review: One of the best books on the Planet
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is written from Spirit.
The paperback version contains all three books in the Course: Text, Workbook for students, and Manual for teachers.
This work includes the universal concept of Consciousness as the Source of all with an emphasis on Fatherhood(Creator), Brotherhood(everything created), and Holy Spirit(the Voice from God as the Teacher). Its main focuses are on Brotherhood, Forgiveness, experiencing the Present Moment and Spiritual Awakening.
If you are at the highly developed spiritual stage needed to grasp this book, you will be highly rewarded.
If not, you should read it anyway to gain that highly developed spiritual insight, but first you should read Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment and "A New Earth" A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61) (and anything else written by Tolle) to gain insight into the type of concepts needed to understand what is being taught in the Course.
Make sure that you read the "Text" before or at the same that you do the "Workbook for Students" for a much more in depth understanding of the workbook.
It is the bible of NOW... "New wine in a new vessel"
Book Review: No one can ever hurt you unless you want something from them
Summary: 5 Stars
"You will not see the Father until you first see the perfection of your holy brother". The language is that of classic western theology, but that's where the similarity ends. I read this work years ago, and with considerable effort. I haven't been the same since. It lead to other books and teachers that I had previously thought to be unbalanced or worse. This book marks a turning point in the lives of many because by the time you finish it, you are able to perceive and understand much which had previously escaped you. And this has a domino-effect which changes the way that you experience reality. Of course, everyone's experience will be at least somewhat different, if not totally different. This massive and powerful volume was not a pleasurable read for me, it hurt. I felt an almost continual and irrational fear in my gut throughout most of it. My ego was terrified by the intense exposure. As cliche as it may sound, it felt like a part of me was dying. But here I am, and certainly the better for it. The greatest benefit for me has been the elimination of confusion, who should I believe, what should I believe. I no longer look outside of myself for answers. This review is for anyone for whom it may resonate. If you get this book and find that you hate it, or don't understand it, or just can't handle it for some reason, just put it aside, store it in a safe place. Don't ever part with it.Book Review: Miracles and Inner peace are born in our hearts
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is not for everyone. Not everyone will be open to the messages contained in the pages of this most beautiful book. I have owned "A Course in Miracles for maybe 25 years. But only recently read it cover to cover. Over the years I would read a section here and there and always felt connected to it message. However 25 years later reading the book cover to cover was a real eye opener into my own heart and soul. Page after page was filled with Ah ha moments and insights into my own personal spiritual journey. A Course in Miracles speaks my truth. You will only know if it speaks to you, by reading it. If you feel that there is something deeper. If you feel that others don't quite understand you, or the way you think or love. This may be a great book for you. But if you are your Ego, you may feel the need to fight it's message. If you have tried reading it in the past. I invite you to read it again. Because Life by it's very nature changes us. We grow. A book read 10 years ago will most likely hold a different meaning 10 years later. The book hasn't changed, but we have changed. We become wiser and have a greater understanding of life itself. A Course in Miracles holds a powerful message for those who are ready to hear it.