The Seeker's Guide (previously published as The New American Spirituality) by Elizabeth Lesser Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Seeker's Guide (previously published as The New American Spirituality)
Book Review: Good global resource
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a good book, not great (I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible). As the others reviewers have stated, Ms. Lesser has written a book that covers all the different spheres of spirituality: body, mind, soul, etc. She has written helpful, insightful advice in all these areas.However, I'm afraid that the author has bitten off more than she can chew. The main problem is that you could write entire books on each subject Lesser discusses. Lesser must then edit out a lot of information in order to obtain a book of publishable length. But that means she has left a whole lot out, making each section of the book shallower than if Lesser had written 4 or 5 separate books.
This problem is generally resolved by the well-organized and generous bibliography. Rather than lump all the references together in one alphabetical list, Lesser has provided separate bibliographies for each major section. Accordingly, if you're interested in reading books on the body, you can quickly find such books without guesswork.
At the end of the day, I do not know who should read this book. As someone who has been seeking for some time, I found that the book constitutes a great research resource to locate further resources. I am afraid, however, that a person just starting to seek may be overwhelmed and confused by the amount of information involved.
Book Review: The Most Balanced and Objective Read on Spirituality
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking for a book that explores spirituality in an objective and healthy fashion, you will be hard-pressed to find a better book. This book is not about Religion or any specific doctrine, it is about spirituality - current Religions are briefly mentioned within a proper context.If you are a seeker, you will find this book particularly valueable. If you are looking for a book that will tell you the 'Best' religion and why that's so, this is not the book for you.
This is a healthy and heartfelt book written by an author with lots of personal experience to share. To an open mind, this book is a breath of fresh air. Enjoy.
Book Review: A Must Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
This country is truely messed up! If only half of the population would read a chapter from this book, the world would be a safer place. Come on, people, read!Book Review: A very transformational work of great genius!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very comprehensive guide to spiritual transformation. Where most authors write about spirituality and exclude the body, Elizabeth brilliantly includes it as part of the spiritual puzzle of who we are--Del Millers, author, Dancing with God.Book Review: The right book at the right time
Summary: 5 Stars
Cross cultural awareness, an appreciation of the common truths underpinning various religious traditions practiced in America today, and an integrative grasp of the relationship between human psychology and spirituality -- all are present in Lesser's inspirational work. She combines practical spiritual advise, with wisdom, gained while meeting the challenges of her own personal spiritual journey. Her insights, into the withering effects of a predominately patriarchal work environment on the souls of working women, are particularly enlightening and validating. "The New American Spirituality" is definitely a keeper -- a "must read" for the modern American spiritual seeker.