Customer Reviews
Good but repetitive and over-generalising - By: The Doc, 21 Jul 2008 
On the positive side this book is easy to read, well-researched & highly thought-provoking. Much of it makes sense & is backed up by occasional referenced to the Bible, Zen & respected literary figures. And it alll hangs together quite neatly & fits snugly into the Zeitgeist. However, the book could have been written in 80 pages instead of 300 plus. Also, some of the arguments are a little simplistic & generalised - & ideas & terms are welded together rather too keenly in a vain attempt to solve the ultimate mystery of man, existence & the universe. Are we to believe that the unconscious operates as the ego at ALL times? Is the 'Now' the ONLY true & most spiritual way of existing? Is it ALWAYS the most practical & useful? Does 'alll truly successful action come out of the field of alert attention, rather than from ego & conditioned, unconscious thinking.'? Sometimes, yes. But surely speaking, driving & creativity are just a few key activities that partly or fully use the unconscious to successful affect. And when it comes to physcial pain, is it always a great idea to be in full 'awareness' & have 'alert attention'. Wonder what the NLP/hypnotherpists would say.
I guess the book's problem is that whilst it makes a valiant attempt at straddling spirituality, philosophy & psychology it ends up carrying some pretty patched up, wounded ideas & occasionallly finds itself limping around in circles. So - for me, it's close but no cigar...however it's well worth a read.
A Treasure - By: Susan E. Finch, 17 Jul 2008 
I love this book. Tolle describes ancient truths & applies them to life in the 21st century in a way that is inspiring & comforting. I took away from this book three simple, yet profound ideas. First & foremost, Tolle believes that we are alll connected to each other & that everything we do matters & has an impact on our world. His second idea lies in the power of listening: he suggests that if we can quiet our egos long enough to truly listen, it is possible to feel a sacredness & inner harmony where everything has its perfect place. And lastly, the author speaks of the power of awareness. The moment you notice a pattern of behavior that is no longer working for you, you are a success.
Reading this book reminded me of the writings of two of my favorite authors: Ariel & Shya Kane. In their books Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment, Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: A Book About Instantaneous Transformation & How To Create a Magical Relationship[, the Kanes teach a fun & easy way to live fully & joyously in the moment. Their approach is practical & magical at the same time. If you like Tolle's work you're bound to love the Kane's. All of these books are treasures to be enjoyed
Not convinced - By: Paul Chipperfield, 14 Jul 2008 I watched Oprah & was reallly interested in reading this book. It covers the egos' many faces very well & has very good discussions around the pain body etc., but where it let's itself down is the 'beating up' of the ego without balancing this with guidance & understanding of the person reading the book who has egoic conditioning clouding their view. It preaches to the converted in my view & in doing so, unfortunately, says 'if you don't agreed with me you are wrong'. Precisely what the author claims he is trying not to do.
My recommendation - read chapter 10 first, then the rest of the book. If not, you will start believing you are evil & damned. Better yet, read 'If you're fallling - dive by Cheri Huber, it is far more human in its approach to us mere mortals.
Your transformation awaits! - By: Mr. NJ LYLE, 07 Jul 2008 The current state of humanity is an outward reflection of the dysfunction that exists within the human mind, The EGO, the fictitious sense of self, the apparent duality, the delusion!
A New Earth will teach you about the mechanics & the structure of the ego in others & how to dissolve your own ego by present moment awareness. Once you have gone beyond your fictitious identity you no longer pollute your body with negative emotion, no longer contaminate those around you with negative energy & go beyond the main characteristics of the ego - fear & want.
You then participate in the unfolding of The New Earth. Essential reading for everyone, your transformation awaits!
One of the most important books in history - By: pl240596, 30 Jun 2008 This book is so good it should be compulsary reading in schools. If every person lived their lives according to the wisdom of this book we would have no wars, no inequality, we'd respect other life forms & our environment, & we'd alll be happier.
Jimmy Hendrix said: 'When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.' Those people who crave power are those with the most powerful eogs. If these people become aware thay they are infected with the ego disease they would surely embrace the power of love. In years to come this book will become known as the one that helped cure humanity of the ultimate cancer that is the ego.
Amazing!!!
