A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume
by Dr. Helen Schucman
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Book Reviews of A Course in Miracles: Combined Volume
Book Review: I don't like this at all
Summary: 2 Stars
A lot of things about this book say 'CULT' to me. You have its adherents going, "the course", the book takes this authoritative tone - based on what? Let's not be misguided, this person speaks for herself. Even if some spirit told her this, it doesn't make sense to rely so much on it and I feel very aprehensive when she chooses to hijack the name of Jesus for this book's authorship. If this isn't the historical Jesus but a spirit that conveys the truth of Jesus or whatever that means ... why try to rope in people with the name; she knows she can sway people that way. First page says free will doesn't allow you to set the curriculum. Excuse me? What do you think you're doing? She gives her religion a formal title of 'ACIM' with a logo/"spiritual symbol" of it's own. A lot of teachings might be found in other forms, Buddhism and so on. I'll take my info from there, not from some creepy person who sounds every bit like a sham cult leader.Book Review: modern day bible
Summary: 5 Stars
This book reminds me so much of a bible. The paper is fine, the paragraphs, or thoughts, are numbered and then each sentence is sub numbered. It is very deep and yet simple all at once. This book has been presented to me a few times over the last 3 years and I was always intimidated by it. But in all my books I have read about spirituality and the law of attraction, this book is quoted more often then any other. I figured that if this is the book that all the teachers go by then I should just go to the source. Now I see why! It is magnificent in it's writing and teachings. It has a student handbook part that is very easy to read and follow. It is the type of book that you could open any page and it would probably be relevant to whatever was happening that day. It has a magical all knowing energy about it. Certainly one for the library of one on a spiritual path.Book Review: A Course of Miracles - a study of life
Summary: 4 Stars
A local church in Cincinnati that is very open to "new thought"...New Thought Unity Church is and has been teaching The Course of Miracles for over 15 years non stop. I have been wanting to attend this for about the last five years and finally am able. The group reviews this every Wednesday step by step and it conjurs up miracles in every way every week. I have been attending this for about 7 weeks now and have been delighted at the experience. But closer to the book itself I have enjoyed the discovery process and can't wait as each step unfolds. My only critique is that the voice of the book speaks to the male only, "Sons", "Fathers", "He" etc. thoughout which is a bit closed minded, unfortunately, to the extent that our instructor is constantly apologizing for the bias. But overall it is a glorious adventure.Book Review: Words are not enough here
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has been a companion of mine for over 10 years. I started with the daily lessons near the end of the book. This seemed an easier way to start to understand what the manual is trying to teach. If only we could all follow what is in these pages and truly live it we would be in a place of bliss. But in order to do that we need to let go of certain rigid concepts and at least be open to exploring new frontiers. This manual is not written by Dr. Helen Schucman and she would be horrified to know she has been deemed the author. If you read the History of the Course in Miracles you will understand why. I suggest start with the lessons and you may be surprised where they take you an dhow they can change your life and only for the better.
Dr Gunta Krumins-Caldwell author of On Silver Wings
Book Review: The Greatest Book Ever Written
Summary: 5 Stars
The most important book ever given to mankind. A Course in Miracles is the book for this age, the book with the power to take us into the new age. It sat on my bookshelf for 15 years, but I didn't feel drawn to it. Then last year, while in the depths of sorrow, I saw it on the shelf and knew I needed to read it. I committed to giving it my all every day, and in the past year my life has completely changed. I have been on a spiritual path for 25 years, learning much but never experiencing those deep changes I desired; never feeling real peace. ACIM has changed me to the core. Don't start it unless you know it's your time. Study it, mark it, ponder and practice it. You will be amazed at how every day you have the experience that sets you up for the lesson you learn the next day.