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| The Celestine Prophecy | 
 enlarge | Author: James Redfield
Publisher: Warner Books, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  926 reviews
Sales Rank: 3477
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 246
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0446671002
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780446671002
ASIN: 0446671002
Publication Date: November 1, 1997
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Condition: Some wear on book from reading, some spine creases, wear on binding and pages, we guarantee all purchases and ship all items via USPS mail.
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 The Celestine Prophecy April 12, 2008
A great book! For the ones that are interested in the subtle world and insights beyond the material world - it is remarkable and definitely will make one thing and look things in a different level. At the same time is very interesting since it is written like a story. Definitely could leave a mark in one's perception after reading it!
The Celestine Prophecy March 21, 2008
The Celestine Prophecy is one of my favorite classic spiritual fiction journeys. The book follows the personal growth of one man as he follows a mysterious query about an ancient manuscript. An old friend happens to drop by and tells him about an ancient Peruvian manuscript dating back to 600 BC. This relic tells of a shift in the mind thought of the world starting at the end of the 20th century. The key to this shift are nine insights that must be gained, understood, and integrated into the mind and lives of individuals.
Intrigued by the possibilities, the main character travels to Peru in hopes of finding out more about this mystery. With no real direction or plan, at each step he is helped along by coincidence and others following the same quest. Along the way, he also learns about himself, his connection to the universe, and his part in this evolutionary process.
Inspiring March 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was a gift to me, and I'd never heard of it before. But it's one of those books that stay with you forever. It was truly inspiring and eye-opening, making me question my entire life and become more aware of the present and less weary of the future.
This all made sense to me and, though its fiction, pulls together so many ideas and concepts that I've read about before. Our whole lives are not just random acts. This book inspired me to believe that everyone has a purpose in life, and we only have to really question ourselves to find out what that is. We may not realize it at first, but we'll see the clearer, bigger picture eventually.
I've read Awareness and The Four Agreements. Both of these books speak of the same enlightenment that is explained in Redfield's book. De Mello's book was more about spirituality and a connection to God (without organized religion) and an overall sense of inner peace. Ruiz' book is also about inner peace based on ancient spiritualism rooted in South America (think of the Aztec's or Egyptians). Redfield's other books go into more detail on what we can do personally (I can only assume since I haven't read them), but The Celestine Prophecy is a great introduction to begin our own questioning.
Fact or Fiction--Does it Really Matter? March 17, 2008
Whether it be a fairytale or a detailed account of truths matters naught to me. The Celestine Prophecy is--and remains--my favorite book of all time. For me, various elements of the book are irrefutable: I know from personal experience that eating certain foods creates a higher spiritual awareness of myself and my surroundings; I see the energy disparity and power struggle between two people as they argue.
So while I'd like to ultimately believe the ending and buy into it hook, line and sinker, I can accept that maybe it is part of the fairytale element.
Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it gave me a lot to absorb and appreciate about people, life and experiences. I do believe there is something in this book that anyone with an open mind can appreciate.
 The Da Vinci Code with Uri Geller in a blender. March 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yeah this one was a hype. So was the Da Vinci Code. But Uri Geller proves you can make a comeback!
Having read this book twice it made me appreciate it more when the hype was over. When you stop focussing on the content of mentalism too much it actually is a very good novel. Alhough it did not make me see realms of energy in my own garden it did make me enjoy the peace of nature that's being described.
Should you believe its content? That's up to you. It doens't even really matter. This book is fun to read and good to enjoy. Just don't be too sceptic and allow yourself to read it with an open mind. Otherwise, just rent the movie (if you can find it) and get it over with in two hours.
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