The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
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Book Reviews of The Power of Myth
Book Review: WOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I am usually a man of many words, but I will be very concise here.READ THIS BOOK.JUST READ THIS BOOK.If you don't read anything else in your life, READ THIS BOOK.I believe that this book should be mandatory reading for any college philosophy,psychology, or religion course.I believe it is also an asset for artists, musicians and writers.Anyone who deals on a day to day basis with the world of the human mind.Life just made so much more sense to me after I read this book.But beware...if you have been braiwashed in any way by organized religion, you may have to learn to think rationally and clearly before you can get the message in this book.So free your mind, and open a great book.Book Review: WOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I am usually a men of many words, but I will be very concise here.READ THIS BOOK.JUST READ THIS BOOK.If you don't read anything else in your life, READ THIS BOOK.I believe that this book should be mandatory reading for any college philosophy,psychology, or religion course.I believe it is also an asset for artists, musicians and writers.Anyone who deals on a day to day basis with the world of the human mind.Life just made so much more sense to me after I read this book.But beware...if you have been braiwashed in any way by organized religion, you may have to learn to think rationally and clearly before you can get the message in this book.So free your mind, and open a great book.Book Review: The Prof Really Gets It.....
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. It is in question and answer form with Bill Moyers doing the questioning of the author. The author is obviously an expert in very ancient mythology and uses his own innate wisdom to link it to some of the happenings of today....We get to learn from the author the values of knowing the very old ways and the results of not bringing those values forward into modern times, what different symbols used to mean, for example (Solomon's Seal) and what current symbols mean to civilization today, concscienceness, dreams, sacrifice, are examined and other deep and enduring lessons are learned...It is so much more than follow your bliss... you'll enjoy this oneBook Review: Love it, love it, love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love it. This is one of those books that knocked me out of my shell. I don't necessarily agree with everything he says (who does?) but his views and interpretations opened my mind up to the fact that it is o.k. to have different views and interpretations. At the very least, he got me to actually look at the stories and symbols in the world and to search deeper for meaning. After all, we are all looking for meaning and it is right in front of us. We really don't have to look too far.
Whether or not you agree with his views, you will never look at the world the same way again. If we all looked at the world the same way, what would we have to talk about?
Book Review: Wow! A real eye-opener
Summary: 5 Stars
I first heard of Joseph Campbell almost 10 years ago, but I had not read anything of his until I decided to give this book a chance. Am I glad that I did! I read through it very slowly, savoring the wonderful words of Campbell (and his guest Bill Moyers - this was taken from transcripts of a series of interviews). I underlined many passages and wrote several comments in the margins. This will undoubtedly be a book that I turn to again and again. I just found myself nodding over and over and saying "yes!" so many times. This is a must read for anyone that has an interest in their spirituality, whether Pagan, Christian, or other.