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| A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61) | 
 enlarge | Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
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Pages: 336
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ISBN: 0452289963
Dewey Decimal Number: 204.4
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Publication Date: January 30, 2008
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 A Book to be Read Slowly and Savored September 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book goes where few books go in terms of both depth of thought and spiritual insight.
Aiuthor Eckart Tolle provides thoughtful perspective on the ultimate questions about life. The book describes how to connect with your true conscious, or essentially God, by rising above the stream of thoughts that occupy our minds.
I read the book very slowly. Usually I just read one section, 1-2 pages a day, so I could reflect on what was said.
On the negative side, I felt that the book spent too much time covering the ego, and its negative aspects. I felt it got a little repetitive.
However, there are so many brilliant nuggets in the book, that it's easy to overlook this minor flaw.
As I flip through the book and revisit some of the parts I underlined, some of the best quotes include:
-heaven is not a location but refers to the inner realm of consciousness
-everything is not only connected with everything else, but also with the Source of all life out of which it came
-medical treatment is the third-leading cause of death
-not what you do but how you do what you do determines whether you are fulfilling your destiny
-make sure your vision or goal is not an inflated image of yourself and therefore a concealed form of ego, such as wanting to be a movie star, a famous writer, or a wealthy entrepreneur. Instead see your self inspiring countless people with your work and enriching their lives. (Yikes! As a writer that one hit home with me.)
Living in the present is a key component of Tolle's philosophy. As Indian spiritual teacher J. Krishnamurti said "This is my secret, I don't mind what happens." He was in alignment with the present moment no matter what it was.
Overall, if you are looking for answers to the big questions in life, or just some really good food for thought, this book is well worth reading.
Other recommended reading:
Create Your Own Reality - The Ancient Wisdom
A New Earth is from creating a new perspective (even rehashed) September 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Read the book and you tell me what you think. The proof is in the reading but more so the acts of doing what is called for to reach the presence that is within you. Yes, like Einstein has been quoted as saying
"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds."
I am referring of course to Richard Abane's book opposing Tolle's as new age. Funny though Hindu and Buddhist thought have been around a long time. Teachers of all faiths with great merit have come forward to expound the wisdom and life of the texts they study.
Perhaps those who dislike the idea of people reading this book should let us who enjoyed and believe this book go on our merry way to Hell. The "God" I serve does not punish the seeker for his desire for "God's" companionship regardless of the avenue taken. But reading this book is not the answer. Acting on the book is the answer. Like the teacher's finger who points toward the moon. The teacher is not the point, nor is it his finger, the moon is the point. This mind has been starving for insight and in reading this book I know Tolle is right. I feel it inside, I don't have to think. The Presence in me, the Holy Spirit knows the truth when it is presented. To disregard the truths that are in this book is like denying the Holy Spirit. The ego wants to win the race first by itself. The Presence wants everyone to win. "God" wants all to be saved-not just Christians, Jews, Muslims, etc. but everyone.
If you have ever read All Truth is God's Truth by Arthur Holmes you will not fret about reading and accepting this book as the truth too.
 Spirituality for introverted, depressed and childless people September 23, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Although Tolle put his finger on something important, namely that our ego has too much influence over our lives, he pushes this to an extreme where our ego becomes our worst enemy.
Living an egoless awaken life may be an interesting goal for an introverted childless man battling depression, as Tolle admitted he was, but it is not realistic for a parent with three children.
Read the Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra instead. With Chopra, spirituality is not a quick fix to all personal and global problems but a layered process where you don't have to wage a holy war within yourself to deny a fundamental part of who you are, your ego.
Excellent September 23, 2008
The book itself is an excellent read. Shame on Amazon for sending me such a damaged copy. The shipping box wasn't damaged at all, Amazon shipped it that way.
If Tolle speaks to you . . . listen September 22, 2008
It's just possible that Eckhart Tolle may speak to you in a way few spiritual teachers can. It's also possible that he will strike you as egotistical and out-of-touch with the realities of life (see some of the other reviews here).
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment was an incredibly important book at one point of my journey. (Please note that I say "journey" but, as Alan Watts teaches, I do not see life as all about "getting somewhere" - it's really a dance, not a journey. To really understand that, Google "Alan Watts music and life" and watch the video.) But back to my point: Tolle was very influential for me at a certain point in my spiritual growth. His writing explained Buddhism to my Western mind better than traditional Buddhist authors. Then I discovered Alan Watts, and explored his writings in depth. That kept me engaged for a time, but then I discovered Jiddu Krishnamurti.
That changed everything. It became clear to me that Tolle was simply repackaged Krishnamurti, not just repackaged Buddhism. (You can find entire phrases from Krishnamurti - uncredited, I might add - in Tolle's works.) It became clear to me that Watts (and all Buddhist/Hindu teachers) miss the very point that Krishnamurti teaches: truth is a pathless land. There is no guru, teacher, system, method, practice, religion, etc. "out there" to save you.
Admittedly, not everyone can connect with Krishnamurti. Some find Tolle more accessible. Books are tools for learning. Some work better than others for different people. I have no doubt that The New Earth will help some toward enlightenment better than The Power of Now (although enlightenment is not something you can aspire to, but that is another conversation). I know I enjoyed The New Earth - it was like reuniting with an old friend. I've cited Tolle in my own book (The Beat Handbook: 100 Days of Kerouactions), so obviously I think he is worth reading.
This is an excellent book by a gifted writer. If you enjoyed The Power of Now, I suspect you'll enjoy this book and likely get some new insights from it. At the same time, I urge you to check out the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti (e.g., Think on These Things). He's not in favor these days like Tolle, but he said the same thing a long time ago.
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