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ahmed_suliman's review against another edition
3.0
Although the book's overall idea is good, I was put off by much notions that I undoubtedly disagree with, I remember that what was holding the author's view about time -in its past and future- is a big illusion does not exist. Here in this chapter the author restricted the existence of time to that which is a material, ignoring the implicit existence. And this is totally wrong In my POV, as the past with its events have shaped who we are today, and the prospects to the future offer us motivations to live the very moment that he encourages us to enjoy.
But well, thanx for reminding us about what the ancient Horace said in his poems "CARPE DIEM."
But well, thanx for reminding us about what the ancient Horace said in his poems "CARPE DIEM."
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked some of the concepts in The Power of Now, but the format of the boom wasn’t appealing to me. The Q&A format conveys the tone that Tolle knows so much more than his readers; even if he has been immersed in the topic of spiritual enlightenment, no one likes to feel like they’re ignorant. Personally, I think the best way to teach is to get on the level of the student, instead of acting like you know everything there is to know. I’d like to reiterate I did like many of the concepts in this book, but it was difficult to push through Tolle’s comments on how his readers do not understand what he’s talking about yet.
mireillerb's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
The Q&A format can be both helpful and exasperating
The Q&A format can be both helpful and exasperating
thealexarachelle's review against another edition
4.0
I can see why this book is important. There are some things in it that I felt were worded strangely, but books like this are nice reminders to stay present whenever you can.
heathermariee33's review against another edition
DNF - Audiobook
I stopped at about 35%, chapter 7.
It was good content on changing your thinking associated with time and how things only happen in the 'now', but then it got too weird for me. The book is written in a Q&A style which had its pros and cons. This is probably better for someone that has a better understanding of sprititual enlightenment, but it was too far from my personal beliefs that I couldn't grasp it.
I stopped at about 35%, chapter 7.
It was good content on changing your thinking associated with time and how things only happen in the 'now', but then it got too weird for me. The book is written in a Q&A style which had its pros and cons. This is probably better for someone that has a better understanding of sprititual enlightenment, but it was too far from my personal beliefs that I couldn't grasp it.
mackenzieabraham's review against another edition
Will come back. Don’t feel a strong need to read it at this time.
blaineduncan's review against another edition
5.0
This is not a long book, but the ideas are so deep, so profound — and you’ve heard them all before — that you want to take the time to digest the sections into small increments. It’s a stellar look at not only how to live in the present but why that’s important. This is one to keep on the shelf.