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Title: Into the Light

Subtitle: Real Life Stories About Angelic Visits, Visions of the Afterlife, and Other Pre-Death Experiences

Author: John Lerma

Narrator: Arika Escalona

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-12

Publisher: New Page Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Despite our advancements in science and medicine, death remains one of humananity's most glorious mysteries. A handful of doctors have written books on phenomena such as near-death experiences, but research and data is scarce on pre-death experiences. Because of this lack of information, Dr. John Lerma has devoted his career to compiling anecdotal and scientific research on pre-death hallucinations from the countless terminally-ill patients he lovingly cares for as a doctor and director at The Medical Center of Houston, Texas.

Now, in the groundbreaking book, Into The Light, Dr. Lerma shares his valuable research and guidance in 16 inspirational stories of children and adults confronting their deaths through the comforting visions of divine beings. By presenting these mysterious visions, synchronicities, and angelic conversations terminally ill patients encounter, Dr. Lerma shows how knowledge of death can ease the pain and fear as we prepare to enter into the light.

In this book you will learn:

The mystical experiences described here delve into: the creation of the universe, past and future extinctions, dark angels and white angels, selfless suffering and its effect on humanity, free will as the vital ingredient to create on earth and in heaven, and many more incredible revelations. The poignant stories in Into the Light will leave you feeling uplifted in faith, hope, and love.

Members Reviews:

As a believer, I found this book hard to believe.

Has Into the Light turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes. After reading, several books about NDE's and finding their stories sincere and consistent with other NDE's, I thought this book would be right up my ally. But this was not the case, while reading this book my B.S. detector was going off like crazy.

I am not calling him a liar because maybe (a big maybe from other books and accounts I have read) this is what the last few moments are like on earth. But the experiences he "recounts" are very inconsistent with hundreds of other NDE's I have heard (i.e. angels have feathers, and physical feathers have been left behind by some angels)

The stories seemed incredibly embellished from a Catholic perspective.

Any additional comments?

I am a Christian and a believer that there is life after this life, so I thought this book would be interesting, but I was dissappointed and could not finish because I thought the accounts were far fetched, and embellished.

confirms and expands what I always thought

What did you love best about Into the Light?

This book contains conventional and very unconventional conclusions. It is a surprise how the ideas of main stream Christianity and a one world religion ideology merge to give a picture of giving mankind multiple chances to repent and turn to a salvation experience, and yet it paints hell as a state of mind more than a physical location, such as most of main stream Christianity would find unacceptable as a loci of eternal punishment.

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Title: The God Virus

Subtitle: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture

Author: Darrel Ray

Narrator: Darrel Ray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-16-12

Publisher: Dogma Debate, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 260 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

What makes religion so powerful? How does it weave its way into our political system? Why do people believe and follow obvious religious charlatans? What makes people profess deep faith even as they act in ways that betray that faith? What makes people blind to the irrationalities of their religion yet clearly see those of others? If these questions interest you, this book will give you the tools to understand religion and its power in you, your family and your culture.

For thousands of years, religion has woven its way through societies and people as if it were part and parcel to that society or person. In large measure it was left unexplained and unchallenged, it simply existed. Those who attempted to challenge and expose religion were often persecuted, excommunicated, shunned, or even executed. It could be fatal to explain that which the church, priest, or imam said was unexplainable. Before the germ, viral, and parasite theory of disease, physicians had no tools to understand disease and its propagation. Priests told people disease was a result of sin, Satan, evil spirits, etc.

With the discovery of microbial actors, scientists gained new tools to study how it spreads. They could study infection strategies, immunity, epidemiology and much more. Suddenly the terrible diseases of the past were understandable. The plagues of Europe, yellow fever, small pox, pneumonia, tuberculosis, syphilis, etc. were now removed from the divine and placed squarely in the natural world.

This book owes a great deal to Richard Dawkins' concept of viruses of the mind, but it seeks to go a step further to personalize the concept of religion as a virus and show how these revolutionary ideas work in everyday life. The paradigm can explain the fundamentalism of your Uncle Ned, the sexual behavior of a fallen megachurch minister, the child rearing practices of a Pentecostal neighbor, why 19 men flew planes into the World Trade Center, or what motivates a woman to blow herself up in the crowded markets of Baghdad. Learn how religion influences sexuality for its own purposes, how and why it protects pedofile priests and wayward ministers and how it uses survivor guilt to propagate and influence and how it might influence a person's IQ.

Members Reviews:

A non-theist handbook

The book acts as an immunization against those who are infected with the religious virus. The author is never in your face and is mostly about giving the non-theist a way to think and understand the thinking behind the theist believers. I found this book a much better listen than Sam Harris' book, "The End of Faith". They cover similar material, but I found better arguments (through the metaphor of the virus) in this book.

The author even has a section on how to talk with religious people if you must (okay, the author doesn't say 'must', that's not his style at all). For example, if a believer says he'll be praying about you, just reply and say 'thanks, I'll be thinking about you". A non-confrontational approach which doesn't compromise your belief system is always preferable to pointless arguments.

The author reads his own book. He does a good job.

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Title: The Witches' Book of the Dead

Author: Christian Day

Narrator: John Allen Nelson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Spirits can convey magical talents, fame, love, and wealth to those brave enough to summon them. This book explores the enduring relationships between witches and the dead, and shares rituals and incantations to help listeners open doorways to the rich spirit world. Includes an extensive resource section on how to ethically obtain the tools of the trade.

Members Reviews:

I enjoyed it

I have many books people would never put in their homes. this is a history and instruction on things not everyone will find as "normal" I do not see why someone gave it a two star rating. its well written and narrated. maybe its above someone peoples intelligence level to understand or they are hoping to be able to do the stuff in the book on a first time basis. well to do and understand these things takes years of dedication ! give it a listen if your into this stuff. if not stay away from it,,, far away!

Well Written

Would you listen to The Witches' Book of the Dead again? Why?

It is very informative and well written.

What other book might you compare The Witches' Book of the Dead to and why?

I haven't found any other books that would compare to this one. The information is very educational

What does John Allen Nelson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

His voice is wonderful to listen too.

If you could give The Witches' Book of the Dead a new subtitle, what would it be?

Education for Learning the Art of Communication with the Dead

Any additional comments?

This book brought me to joining the audio book group.

Enjoyed and appreciated

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the narration of this story immensely. John Allen Nelson was able to draw me in as a listener and did not jar me out of the experience at any point.

I also appreciated the mixture of historical research and personal experience that Day brought to the book.

Well worth the time I spent listening.

LoL..

It was an interesting listen. Just to get a little understanding of how reality is viewed by some is entertaining all by itself. Christian writes this book in (all most) a case study format. Pulling in some history as well as (supposedly) applicable chants and directions adding his own personal experiences to the mix. But still... I would think that people as a whole would finally pull away from old school ritualistic ignorance and evolve to new levels. Learning from the Dead? Please... It's not that I am a non-believer, it's just that I know of better ways to get the same results. I would post here but I am tired of people taking my words and twisting them around. If you are just looking for and idea of how people that dabble in this type of primitive ritualistic ideology think, this is a very interesting read. If you are actually looking for usable sustenance, you really need to start looking inside yourself. Once you begin to realize you are the energy inside, you will start to feel your relationship to the energy outside yourself. Once that happens, life will begin to lead you to your answers.

Good Luck.

...Robert

Just wasn't for me.

I just couldn't take it seriously. It feels like something someone 12 years old would write.

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Title: God

Subtitle: A Story of Revelation

Author: Deepak Chopra

Narrator: Deepak Chopra

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-25-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

In Deepak Chopra's powerful, groundbreaking, and imaginative new work, a unique blend of storytelling and teaching, the New York Times best-selling author explores the evolution of God. By capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are touched by a divine power, Chopra reveals a riveting portrait of a constantly changing God. Our belief, and therefore God itself, transforms with each passing century. Chopra's novel brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing to us universal lessons about the true nature of God.

Members Reviews:

a spiritual journey

Would you listen to God again? Why?

Yes, Deepak is very relaxing to listen to but sometimes the story is so detailed that I might miss absorbing parts of it. I would listen to it again. It is a spiritual journey with answers and questions. Very thought provoking and moving. It left me feeling more connected to God and feeling more understanding of God. I think it is a great book for those who are wanting to grow spiritually while living our daily physical life.

I listened to the whole book on a long road trip (both ways) It is long but I really hated to see it end, I was really enjoying it so much.

I love audio books and the ease of stopping where you want , making bookmarks, etc. This is one of those books you will want to listen to some parts over again.

I love the fact that the stories are from different religions and cultures and sometimes different ideas about God. I think it shows us how our evolution is growing toward understanding God better.

Thank you Deepak for this book! it is a blessing to me! Namaste

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

a spiritual journey

Any additional comments?

It's a long book and a lot to absorb at one time! I think it may work best to listen to a chapter at a time , stopping to reflect on each before listening to the next.

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE

Where does God rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Right up there with the other 3 novels written by Mr Chopra. Buddha, Jesus, & Muhammad. EXCELLENT pieces of work!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Job. His view opened a whole NEW avenue of seeing things from the "accepted" view

What about Deepak Chopras performance did you like?

It's indescribable actually. I just enjoy the ride when listening to his novels

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I have never done that with His novels. I get some in, then I contemplate

Any additional comments?

I enjoy the books about spirituality, but the novel are a DIFFERENT ANIMAL

Audio fails here

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The stories are great and interesting

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Deepak Choprah is a great storyteller, but a terrible reader. It's sometimes impossible to follow.

Disappointing

I like Deepok Chopra and frequently listen and enjoy his talks. However, I didn't realize until this book how different reading is from speaking. The subject matter was interesting, but the narration was so distracting that I didn't finish the book.

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Title: Baha'i Faith: Bolinda Beginner Guides

Author: Moojan Momen

Narrator: Miranda Nation

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-07-12

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

The youngest of the world religions, the Bahai Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over seven million adherents.

From its teachings on the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, Momens comprehensive study gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an authoritative insight into this 150-year old tradition, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today.

Editorial Reviews:

The Bahai'i faith centers on its belief that all human spirituality comes from one God, and therefore stresses the unity of all with the guiding principles of tolerance and acceptance. Moojan Momen provides a handy introduction for newcomers hoping to gain greater understanding of the monotheistic religion's beliefs and practices, using comprehensive quotations from founders Baha'u'llah and his son Abdu'l-Baha, who helped to spread the religion worldwide. Miranda Nation gives Momen's descriptions a clean and respectful sensibility, and her performance creates a welcoming atmosphere for listeners intrigued by the philosophies of the Bahai'i.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Fantastic introduction to the Baha'i Faith.

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Title: The Way to God: Advaita - The Way to God Through Mind

Author: David R. Hawkins

Narrator: David R. Hawkins

Format: Original Recording

Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-19-12

Publisher: Veritas Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 50 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., is an internationally known author and speaker on the subject of spiritually advanced states of consciousness and the realization of the presence of God as Self. His published works, as well as recorded lectures, have been widely recognized as unique. They describe a very advanced state of spiritual awareness which occurred in this individual, with a scientific and clinical background, who is able to verbalize and explain the unusual phenomena in a manner that is clear and comprehensible.

Dr. Hawkins is a nationally renowned psychiatrist, physician, researcher, and lecturer, as his listings in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World amply attest. He has been a guest of The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, Barbara Walters, and the Today show. His book Orthomolecular Psychiatry (prior to his best selling trilogy Power vs Force, The Eye of the I, and I: Reality and Subjectivity) was co-authored with Nobelist Linus Pauling. His most recent book is Healing and Recovery. He signifies his dedication to our innate Divinity with the statement "Gloria in Excelsis Deo!", with which his published works begin and end.

Members Reviews:

Amazing

Beyond expectation. Great read to expand your consciousness. I will buy all the lectures. Thanks Doc.

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Titre: Les sermons de Bouddha

Auteur: auteur inconnu

Narrateur: Fabienne Prost

Format: Abridged

Durée: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-24-10

Éditeur: Compagnie du Savoir

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Le bouddhisme est à la fois une philosophie, une spiritualité et une religion, apparue en Inde au Ve siècle av. J.-C. Il compterait aujourd'hui environ 400 millions d'adeptes, dont quelques centaines de milliers en France. Le bouddhisme présente un ensemble de pratiques méditatives et philosophiques abordées dans la perspective de la libération de l'insatisfaction, du plein épanouissement du potentiel humain. Le titre de Bouddha désigne une personne ayant, notamment de par sa sagesse réalisé l'éveil, c'est-à-dire atteint le nirvna.

Des nombreux bouddhas, le plus connu demeure le fondateur du bouddhisme, Siddhartha Gautama (V ième siècle avant JC), archétype du "Bouddha pur et parfait". Aucun texte n'a été écrit de son vivant, les sermons de Bouddha sont des compilations de textes postérieurs.

La narratrice

En ayant commencé le théâtre dans la troupe de Didier George Gabily, auteur-metteur en scène,

s'est très vite intéressée à la petite musique des voix. Puis elle a animé un magazine de société pendant deux ans sur la station de radio Aligre fm. Bricoleuse, touche à tout, assez tôt son parcours l'a fait se frotter aux mots, et à la voix, à travers ses expériences théâtrales et radiophoniques. Actuellement, à la tête de Caracolivres, elle souhaite mettre en avant des classiques étrangers, mais aussi des classiques français et des ouvrages jeunesse.

(P) et © Compagnie du Savoir

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Title: People of the Lie, Volume 3

Subtitle: Possession and Group Evil

Author: M. Scott Peck

Narrator: M. Scott Peck

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-10

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Dr. M. Scott Peck has inspired millions by combining the deepest insights of psychiatry with those of religion. In this final volume of his compelling audio series based on the best-selling book People of the Life, Dr. Peck once again integrates religious teaching with the science of all psychology as he offers hope for healing one of society's most persistent failings: human evil.

In Volume 3, Dr. Peck explores the largely unknown world of possession and exorcism. He also describes the unique relationship between group evil and individual evil, demonstrating how one person can affect or be affected by the actions and attitudes of a group. Drawing on his experiences as a psychiatrist and his observations of vivid incidents of evil in today's society. Dr. Peck takes us further into the dark side of the human psyche.

Told in Dr. Peck's characteristic warm and accessible style, People of the Life, Volume 3, concludes his groundbreaking exploration of the essence of evil and provides a spiritual understanding as well as a way of coping with this age-old problem.

Members Reviews:

scary but true

liked this 3 volume the least out of three. it doesn't fit the format as previous. very good information about peer pressure and the inability to being firm in beliefs.

Need to read!

You must read this if you've ever wondered about the state of human affairs In the current age.

Magnificent book! At once precient yet timeless

M Scott Peck was a masterful psychiatrist and Christian man who was deeply concerned about evil as a specific form of mental illness centering on malignant narcissism as identified by Erich Fromm. it was Peck's contention that this phenomenon be studied scientifically. and it was his hope that this book combined with volume 1 and volume 2 of the audible version would serve as a foundation for a psychology of evil. I highly recommend this book in all three volumes or its paperback version 2 adult readers of all ages end throughout Society who are concerned about the well-being of individuals families groups organizations and the institutions of society as well as the well-being of Nations throughout the world. everything good ultimately hinges on coming to terms with evil which begins with people deluding themselves that is lying to themselves about wrongdoing in their own Hearts Minds and lives.

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Title: Further Along the Road Less Traveled: Self Love v. Self-Esteem

Author: M. Scott Peck

Narrator: M. Scott Peck

Format: Abridged

Length: 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-10

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for the easy answers but to think multidimensionally. You will learn to reach for the "ultimate step," which brings you face to face with your personal spirituality. It will be this that helps you appreciate the complexity that is life.

Continue the journey of personal and spiritual growth with this wise and insightful book.

Members Reviews:

Interesting

This is actually a recorded lecture by Dr. Peck. The recording quality is good. A few stories and some Christian theory - I'm not Christian but I did find this interesting. It does not contain many tips or guidance for increasing your own self-love, which I found a little disappointing. So overall I thought it was interesting, but not very helpful.

This is just a lecture not the book...

This was just a lecture about the book, not just the actual book... The delivery was good, however only touched briefly on aspects of the book.

This is not the book!! It is a talk by Dr. Peck.

Would you try another book from M. Scott Peck and/or M. Scott Peck?

Yes. He is an amazing spiritual teacher.

Any additional comments?

I did not realize this was not the book when I bought it. I just wanted to warn you.

very great insight

I loved it. definitely a book to make you rethink and learn oneself. great inspiration!

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Title: Genesis Enigma

Author: Andrew Parker

Narrator: James Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-09

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought

Publisher's Summary:

For thousands of years, Judeo-Christian belief has accepted this progression as truth. And now, thanks to recent scientific discoveries, the scientific community does too (though without mention of "God"). In The Genesis Enigma, respected evolutionary biologist Andrew Parker explains each parallel between Genesis and science in detail--and the closer he looks, the more amazing the parallels become. But the Genesis account has no right to be correct. The author or authors could not have known these things happened in this order, and with the highlights science has come to recognize. Ultimately, Parker argues, it must be divine inspiration that guided the writing of the Bible. This startling conclusion will make The Genesis Enigma a must-read for believers and scientists alike.

©2009 Andrew Parker; (P)2009 christianaudio.com

Members Reviews:

Can Biblical Truth and Scientific Fact Coexist?

Would you consider the audio edition of Genesis Enigma to be better than the print version?

The answer to this question, according to the book, is a resounding YES. Very easy to follow and thoroughly researched.

Where were you...Andrew Parker?

Mr Parker uses his vast knowledge of science to intimidate and repudiate those who do not buy into the orthodoxy he is protecting. He spends the majority of the book establishing the materialistic view of the origin of life. He dogmatically asserts that the unguided machine of evolution drove all 4.5 billion years of the universe's development (except for the first one millionth of a second or something like that) with proven, "rock-solid" facts. There was very little attempt to persuade the reader but rather more of an attempt to overwhelm those of a "lesser intellect". He then congratulates the Ancient I AM for getting the story of creation "right". I am reminded of the passage in Job chapter 38 when God spoke to Job he said to him, "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth...? Well, Mr Parker writes as if he was a witness to it all! Yes, there was an admission towards the end of the book that there are some mysteries in the universe that may never be explained by science. But the place he left open for faith or religion seemed marginal at best... nothing that one would suffer to defend.

Evolution and the first chapter of Genesis

If you could sum up Genesis Enigma in three words, what would they be?

A clear outline of evolutionary theory with a interesting take on the first page of the Bible. It was good to hear a balanced thoughtful presentation from an agnostic scientist.

What did you like best about this story?

Clarity of presentation

What does James Adams bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

An easy on the ear reading

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

Well written, well read, and well worth a read

Surprising book

The author displays his deep knowledge of evolution comparing it with the biblical description of creation. Adding great historical and philological culture, he wrote a very pleasant book. Even though I cannot agree with the main thesis of this work (i.e.: Genesis concords with evolution), I really enjoyed it for the great amount of scientific informations and for the agreeableness of the writing. A very special mention for the narrator's voice.