The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

The Power of Now (2010-07-26) : 2/5
The book came very damaged, the corner of the book was flipped back and the pages were black. I emailed the bookstore that sent it and they are sending me another copy. I wanted to give this to a friend and there was no way I was giving it to he. But I got a response from the seller and I am happy about that.
Live in the NOW (2010-07-24) : 4/5
I could resume this book in one sentence: Live in the NOW and feel... (ready?)... the power of NOW! Even though E. Tolle is sometimes repetitive I like this book. He gives a good lecture on something essential: by focusing on the present you can let go of the past and not fear the future. This is timeless advice.
Psychologically unsustainable (2010-07-21) : 1/5
This book will only lead you to pain and more suffering as his philosophy is psychologically unsustainable. He talks about not reacting to content. If someone raped and murdered his family would he just accept it saying "oh there is only one moment and everything is wonderful" I'd hope not but it appears as though he would. I remember in an interview of him where he said he never feels sad. I also remember reading in his book that humanity is in a time of crisis and needs to "evolve" ... then Meister Eckhart why, if you really DO care about humanity are you charging people for your books instead of giving them out to everyone??? hmm. oh no he couldn't do that. how would he afford his expensive condo and nice infinti?!? He even charges people ridiculous amounts to attend his seminars. Everything about this book screams cult and authoritarian. He wants you to stop your thoughts and become an apathetic emotionless flower who is in a constant state of sedation...why? so you can buy all his books and videos. I mean come on!!! he has hundreds of merchandise items on this site and he's even endorsed by Oprah!
Reading this book is like reading the word "Now" and "ego" "stop your mind" 5000 times. It is the most redundant mess of brainwashing I have ever read. I'm sorry, but this book is just dangerous. He talks about how we should forget our past and then in the first chapter goes into a whole scenario about his past. Oh but wait, one night he magically woke up and was enlightened. If anything, that's just offensive to the people who actually have spent years working to attain enlightenment through "AUTHENTIC" practices. He is extremely condescending and makes you feel bad about yourself and your...thoughts. If you do not want to be left with no emotions/thoughts/aspirations/goals then I suggest you don't order this book. Just because Oprah endorses him doesn't make it right.

Convincing... (2010-07-19) : 4/5
This is a convincing book from the very start with the author's
introduction re: his personal experience to explain his theories.
The writing on deeply philosophical and religious type content
is effective because of his question-and-answer method of
explaining his thesis as he moves along. The reader becomes immediately involved in finding the answers to the proposed, and
often objecting-type questions in each part of the book. I have sent the book to a relative, I am so impressed with the thoughts and concrete examples in his explication. The discussion of space, time and the "Unmanifested" e.g., may take slower reading. The book intelligently challenges a reader's beliefs and personal philosophy.
Excellent information for self insight (2010-07-18) : 5/5
This is one of the best books I have read for personal growth. IF you only read one book this would be it.