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Peter Kingsley’s Book of Life is the culmination and completion of an extraordinary body of work. As a historian he has revolutionized our understanding of ancient philosophy and religion; as a mystic, he introduced us to what philosophy and religion are meant to be.
Hauntingly personal, almost autobiographical, this is not the story of one man’s life. It’s the secret story of us all. Beyond scepticism and cynicism, belief or imagination, A Book of Life offers a roadmap to reality by showing how it still is possible to experience the sacred truths our ancestors knew and lived — that inside every human being lies the universe and that life itself, in all its splendour, is what lies behind our tiny lives.
This little book is a wide open door into the timeless magic and unfathomable mystery our modern world has managed to forget. Even so, to encourage anyone to read it now would be totally wrong — because it was written to be read not by people today but in a distant future.
Publisher : Catafalque Press
Publication date : September 1, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 258 pages
ISBN-10 : 199963845X
ISBN-13 : 978-1999638450
Item Weight : 11.3 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.54 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #15,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Indigenous Practices #8 in Mysticism (Books) #42 in History of Civilization & Culture
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Customers say
Customers find the book interesting and engaging, with one noting they were riveted from the first page. Moreover, the book invokes mystical experience, with one review describing it as a wonderful example of modern mysticism. Additionally, the book features multiple narratives, though customers find it difficult to follow. However, the pacing receives negative feedback, with one customer describing it as “insufferable.” Moreover, the writing quality and value for money receive mixed reactions, with several customers considering it a waste of money.