The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
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Book Reviews of The Secret
Book Review: This book has changed my life.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've heard of this book from some friends few months ago, and I watched the first 20 minute of the Secret DVD on YouTube with them. I got so interested in this LoA, so I searched a lot of information on internet and watched many videos about it. But like many of readers here, I was very skeptical about this and it is just so commercial and I didn't believe in the LoA.
For the last few months while I didn't believe in the LoA, my life was suffering so much from depression and loneliness that come from being in a foreign country by myself. I desperately wanted to find way to change my life. Nothing ever worked. Then I came back to have interest in the Secret. I began to read this book from the bookshop nearby and then after I started to read this book, so much hope and belief came within me. I've never thought of buying this book, coz I thought that all this book was saying is that "Visualize what you want and you will have them." I was like how is it even possible? What kinda rubbish is that?
But as my last hope to desperately wanting to change my life, I purchased this book few days ago, and am determined to make this LoA work for me. And although I haven't manifested anything very amazing yet, a lot of changes are occuring within me. I realized how important it is to keep out my negative feelings and thoughts, and forcus on good things in my life and think about what I really want and feel good about it. As I try to really practice it, I have been monitoring most of my thoughts, and within these few days already my interpersonal relationships are improving and I don't feel that desperate loneliness and depression anymore.
I believe in the LoA, and I made my mindmovie and am watching twice everyday. For those who think this book is all rubbish, I recommend that maybe you should at least try this first, and then if it doesn't work for you, then complain. I don't think there is anything to really lose by applying what this book is teaching into real life. So what is the point of blaming this book and the author even before you really practice it?
Anyway, although the amazing magic this book is showing us doesn't manifest to us, it surely changed most of my negative thinking pattern and feelings, and even only for that, this money I invested for this book is so much worth it. I've read tons of self-help books and none of those books were anyway near to this book in changing my thinking patterns.
Book Review: The results are amazing.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read many of the posted reviews before I bought the audible version of this book and downloaded it to my ipod. The one thing I wanted to mention in my review refers to another review where the person writing the review was put off by how the author described applying The Secret to how you view weightloss and food. I have to admit, the first time I heard this, I would have had to agree with the other reviewer.
However, after listening a couple times, and letting it sink in, and start working, things started changing for me. Some of the things I want in my life are health and perfect weight. After I truly believed that those things were already mine, and thought, why not me? I began to attract to me the information that made more of an impression on me than I had previously found...before I really believed it was possible to have my perfect weight. Since then, I attracted to me the type of excercise program that is perfect for me and has become a way of life for me that I enjoy, and a way of healthful eating that I am convinced is necessary. I attracted the philosophy to me that worked for me. What I wanted came almost effortlessly. I wasn't sitting around thinking, how in the world am I going to do this? But I believed that it was mine. That is the key. This came to me not because someone told me that it must be this way to have my perfect weight, but because I attracted it to me, it was exactly what I needed to reach my goal, and it literally came to me when I didn't think I was looking for it. It was the power of attraction.
I think that what the author described worked for her, and with her thoughts she attracted to her what she wanted and she got it in her own way. The same type of thoughts may work for you, or may not. Everyone's experience is different of course, but one thing certain is the power of attraction. You will find that what you want will come to you if you believe it's yours. Don't be put off by other people's ideas of what's right and what's wrong in creating your own life. Unfortunately, that is most likely what's been holding you back in the first place. I recommend that if you listen to the audible version of this book, especially if you listen frequently, you will be amazed at the positive results that will come to you...if you listen with an open and positive attitude. You see other people getting what they want out of life. Why not you?
Book Review: Janet Grillo - author of "My Secret Journal" recommends
Summary: 5 Stars
My Secret Journal: From this day forward . . . I do not know what my future holds - But, I do know who holds my future
I was introduced to the book "The Secret" in 2006 and had an opportunity to view teachers of "The Secret" on the Oprah Winfrey show in 2007.
After the tragic death of my husband in 2001, I suffered from depression and carried much anger. I made a decision to not allow anyone in my life who caused me pain. That meant removing the negative from my life and focusing on the positive.
When I began reading "The Secret," I related well to the teaching presented. The early stages of writing "My Secret Journal," involved not only reading "The Secret," I watched the DVD and listened to the audio.
My enthusium increased when I applied the teaching and found that when I consistantly focused on the good, that is what I got. It is very easy to be negative in a negative situation.
When you find something positive in a negative thought or situation, you begin to view life from both sides. When you embrace the things that you are grateful for in a negative atmosphere, your life begins to change for the better and you seek new and higher ways to raise yourself to a higher level.
Previously, I read the book "God Meant It for Good" by R.T. Kendall. Combining the wisdom and knowledge I received from both books allowed me to look at life differently. I viewed each challenge and disappointment as a strength builder and a stepping stone to raise me to a higher level.
For all the people who rated "The Secret" with a One, Two or Three star rating, do yourself a favor and not only read "The Secret" again, combine it with my book, "My Secret Journal."
"My Secret Journal" by Janet Grillo & You (Your Story Begins Here) is a valuable tool for you to discover more of your inner self.
Reading and digesting the content of "The Secret" is excellent way to begin your journey.
By journalizing your journey, combined with the wisdom learned in reading "The Secret," you will begin to write "Your Own Story."
Soon you will become a stepping-stone to help others succeed.
What a way to make a living . . .
In gratitude & joy,
Janet Grillo
Book Review: The Secret is--simple--The Law of Attraction!
Summary: 5 Stars
So what's the secret? I'll give you the trailer version= The law of attraction, in other words, "you get what you think about, your thoughts determine your destiny."
The Law of Attraction is an idea that is widespread in New Age and New Thought philosophy. It posits to never dwell on the negative, as the metaphysical principle of life is embodied in a "law of attraction", all the way back to the Bible . The Secret pulls together some sagacious, practical insights from noted gurus, authors, teachers, and t.v. era sages that show you how your thoughts create your reality. In other words, what your inner voice talks about in your mind literally becomes your life. Everything is the result of the law of attraction. Nothing in your life is not the result of your inner thoughts.
Here are some compelling things I relearned from The Secret:
The Secret to Money Do you want more money?
Do you need to improve your financial situation? Increase your prosperity and wealth with The Secret. Learn the powerful process to easily create the money you desire and deserve. Discover how to live in the house you've always wanted, go on that long awaited holiday and drive the car of your dreams. Learn how to get out of debt and really enjoy life. This is part of The Great Secret.
The Secret to Relationships
Want to meet the man or woman of your dreams? The Secret will show you how and you'll be amazed by how simple it is. Once you know how to use the law of attraction, it will transform your life.
The Secret to Health
An amazing life is all about balance - and that includes good health. You will be inspired by people who have experienced 'miracles' when it comes to self healing. Take those same principles and apply them to YOUR life for vitality, energy and optimum health starting now.
The Secret to You
The Secret will allow you to discover the real you and your potential as a human being. YOU are capable of being, having, and doing ANYTHING you put your mind to...You just need to know how.
The Secret to Life
The Secret will allow you to create the life you really want. You can have a life of abundance, happiness, love, health and fulfilment. Once you discover The Secret, you are on your way to having whatever your heart desires.
The Law of Attraction
Book Review: For those who can THINK, this IS "The Secret"
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the movie quite some time ago online, and just recently looked at the book. One page stood out as exceptionally wise and practical, and I ordered the book here a few days later.
That ONE page alone was telling of the value of planning your next day thoroughly as a way of creating your future the way you want it to be. Logical, and it should be obvious, but for the majority of people it is not a regular habit, and therefore they do not have the control over their future that they could potentially have, to make it what they want.
They miss the profound wisdom of incorportating this simple habit into their life, and thereby creating the life they would like to have for the next day, week, month, year, decade and half century.
Sad. Our lives are the result of the habits and attitudes and thoughts we live by, more than anything else.
Many here have panned this movie and perhaps the book which is a transcript of the movie, as not being a "Secret", but that this is information that has been available to all for a long long time. This is true, to a certain extent. But in this format, the essence of the teachings has been made readily accessible to THIS generation, and therefore many who have not had the time or knowledge to cull it out from the many teachings of the past have now been exposed to the best of the wisdom about how to create the life you passionately want by controlling your thoughts and feelings so that you can get them in alignment with your heart's desires.
Fools criticize based on their limited experience and what others have said in the negative about something. Intelligent and wise people actually investigate for themselves thoroughly before judging something as bogus or the work of a charlatan.
Larry King and Oprah Winfrey are not fools, and neither is the famous actress Nicole Kidman. They are gifted, very bright people who have learned how to make a success of their lives, and all three of them HIGHLY recommended the movie THE SECRET as authentic, and a very practical and valuable tool which anyone should be able to use effectively to move them closer to realizing their ideal life.
This is a stunningly powerful gift to the world. I recommend it without the slightest reservation or cavet.
-Robert Burns