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Post by starchild on Mar 17, 2009 14:49:34 GMT -5
The infamous Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield is wonderful! His books following it are just as good. His insights make so much sense that is is amazing it is not a factual account! I highly suggest reading his books. If you would rather get through it quickly The Celestine Prophecy was made into a movie in 2007, so you can also get it that way also.
Many said they liked the book better, I personally thought both were astounding. It is spiritually uplifting I must say
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Post by dgriffin on Mar 17, 2009 17:36:05 GMT -5
I've heard it's an interesting book, but I haven't gotten around to it. Mostly because I stopped reading that "kind of stuff" years ago. But is it spiritual-self-help-stuff or is it a good novel?
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Post by starchild on Mar 18, 2009 16:01:08 GMT -5
More of a novel .. but it sure makes one think where he came up with such good stuff!
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Post by dgriffin on Mar 18, 2009 17:59:06 GMT -5
Wiki has a rather complete write-up. When my current pile of books gets a little lower, I'll give it a try. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celestine_ProphecyDid you ever read "A Course In Miracles"? I started it. Couldn't get with the program, so to speak. But I've spoken to many who not only enjoyed it, but tried to practice it. |
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Post by Clipper on Mar 18, 2009 19:29:10 GMT -5
I found A Course In Miracles for free, and I am researching it a little before I order it. It looks very interesting. Have either of you read "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young? THAT is a page turner that you can't put down. It pretty much describes God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit much as I might perceive them. Young's portrayal of God is that of a large black lady, and he portrays Jesus as a handyman with a toolbelt. The shack is a place where recognized religion is irrelevant. I could not put it down. It has a plot and suspense that holds your interest from the first page to the last. I also am reading a little of the Celestene Prophecy online Sue. It also looks like a really good read. I think I will be inclined to read that in its entirety, before I will be tempted to do the whole "Course In Miracles". Some of that seems a little deep and hard to comprehend. If you want to check out "The Shack" you can find it at www.theshackbook.com. It is really a great read, and it is only about 250 pages. I read it in two nights of reading at bedtime. It really is a good story and hard to put down. I guess I am like Dave, in that if I can't "get with the program" after a few chapters, I give it up. I am a prolific reader, but I can only read something that holds my interest. Anything that dies mid story, gets set aside in favor of something with more substance and excitement. |
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Post by dgriffin on Mar 18, 2009 21:10:41 GMT -5
Young's portrayal of God is that of a large black lady, and he portrays Jesus as a handyman with a toolbelt. The shack is a place where recognized religion is irrelevant. I could not put it down. It has a plot and suspense that holds your interest from the first page to the last. That reminds me of my all time favorite, "Joshua." Completely changed my perception of Jesus. The Shack is in my pile. Almost there. Soon as I finish "Medieval Mysteries" and another Washington biography I picked up down south. I finally was able to find a copy of RN Vyvyan's book about his boss, Marconi, ordered online through Abe Books and mailed from a shop in London. (I felt like the woman in "84 Charing Cross Road.") Amazing service when trying to find an old book. And it was pretty cheap .. $18 with $9 shipping from the UK. |
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Post by Clipper on Mar 19, 2009 23:47:29 GMT -5
Dave, is that "Joshua, a parable for today" by Joseph F. Girzone? I find that one at Amazon cheap. Let me know if it is the right book.
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Post by dgriffin on Mar 21, 2009 21:26:56 GMT -5
Sorry I missed your question. I'd never heard the subtitle, "parable for today," but yes, it's Joshua by Joseph Girzone. Who lives outside of Albany and is quite a nice guy. When Mrs. Dave and I first read the book some years ago (80's?) we started calling Iinformation (in the era before the Internet), found his number and dialed him up. His book was just then going from self publish to a commercial publisher, from whom we bought 25 copies and handed them out to everyone we knew. (And we're anything but J. Freaks.) That's how impressed we were with the book. We've since met Joe at a seminar he gave about 10 or 15 years ago. He must be getting on, he wasn't a young man then. Joshua is a terrific book.
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Post by Clipper on Mar 21, 2009 21:37:46 GMT -5
I am going to order it. It sounds like a wonderful story. You won't be disappointed with "The Shack". It is a very well written and spell binding novel, that will hold your interest, and leave you wanting to read it over again or share it with others.
If I had known God was a fat black lady that could cook comfort food, I might have went in to the priesthood, to serve closer to her. LOL
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Post by concerned on Apr 23, 2009 20:27:26 GMT -5
If I had known God was a fat black lady that could cook comfort food, I might have went in to the priesthood, to serve closer to her. LOL Fantastic statement now that is my kind of God
Joshua is fantastic. I think everyone in the world should read it.
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