Books with Spiritual stories

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 09 Jul 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

LittleWing	09 Jul 2003
This thread could be a good place to post and share (if this hasnt already been done!) Well I love 'the Alchemist' - by Paulo Coelo I am also intregued to read 'Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrier', or any other books by Dan Millman. Can anyone shed any light??

wavebreaker	10 Jul 2003
My all time favourite is The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. If you're interested in Aboriginal spirituality, try The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin. The Alchemist is still on my list, I've heard many good things about it.

zorya	10 Jul 2003
i'm reading, 'women who run with the wolves, myths and stories of the wild woman archetype', by clarissa pinkola estes. i always get a lot out of lynn andrews' books.

lunalafey	10 Jul 2003
has anyone read 'nothing in this book is true, but it's exactly how things are' by bob frissell?

SingingTarot	10 Jul 2003
Lunalafey, I have not read this book, but the title sounds very inspiring! Could you tell us about it? Alice

ahpookus	10 Jul 2003
I own a copy of 'nothing in this book is true, but it's exactly how things are' and it inspired my facination with sacred geometry. Over the years I get the feeling much of the book is fluff with a few wildly great ideas. I feel the author knows a fantastic amount of spitirual esoterica, but the book doesn't translate well. A great primer for people who enjoy the wierd.

ahpookus	10 Jul 2003
I had a life changing experience reading "The Last Temptaion of Christ" by Nikos Kazantzakis (translation by Paul Bein). The story follows a doubt filled, angry, pathetic Jesus heading towards his sacrifice. The characters have very human flaws and are believable. As I read the book, I could see myself as Jesus fearing every step of the journey and eventually giving everything up to fate. It is rich in symbolism, and works the biblical story into a fantastic piece of fiction. My wife recently had a miscarriage, and in my dour mood I began reading the book. It happend to be right at the start of Lent (the Catholic season of the passion of Jesus.) I could feel the anguish, the guilt, and the pain of Jesus begining his journey. As Jesus began to let go of his earthly pleasures, his family, his life, I developed a sense of my soul separate from this earth and how meaningless everyday hassels truely are. Even if you are not a Christian and know little about Jesus, you will enjoy this book.

truthsayer	10 Jul 2003
books by gary zukav like "soul stories" and "the heart of the soul". i love "the prophet" by kahlil gibran--such beautiful poetry! "a god who looks like me: discovering woman-affirming spirituaity" by patricia lynn reilly. "earth prayers" edited by roberts and amidon. i'm sure there are many more. this is just what pops immediately to mind.

DeLani	12 Jul 2003
"The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant. It was incredible - I'm not Christian or Hebrew, but it was such a great read. It was like for Christianity and Judaism what "The Mists of Avalon" was for Wicca. (Also a must-read) "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach is interesting, and has a good message. I also totally love "The Prophet." It is like my "bible." I think that's about it for me. I don't really read much fiction.

SingingTarot	12 Jul 2003
"The Prophet" is an outstanding book. So imple and direct and so very profound. I like to pick it up and just read on one theme. It could be a great tool for daily meditation. "The Red Tent" was a total blast to read. Finally a different view of how things could have been for these early hebrew women. I swear ever since I read this book I feel much more in tune with my menstrual cycle. Allright, I am sorry I said that, too much information right? But I think the book delivered a great deal of wisdom about women and their sacred traditional role during this time period. Hey everyone, are we having a book club? Alice

amyel	12 Jul 2003
I also liked Bruce Chawin's 'The Songlines", tarotlady. I swear, we must be kindred when it comes to Aboriginal beliefs! I am also reading through "the Prophet" - my mom gave me her tiny, worn out copy for my 40th my last b'day. So are talking here about stories *with* a spiritual theme, or stories taht *touch* us spiritualy? Because for me, there is often a difference!

littlegreen	14 Jul 2003
...a Spirituality thread hanging-on for dear life..for the non-subscribers. I am SO pleased to see this here!! Not read any of the above - and I chuckled as a couple are on that ever-increasing *IWILL read this pile* pile. Have found Siddhartha one of the most spiritual, really enjoyed Magnus Miller's "Three to See the King" - brilliant, brilliant funny stuff. This really IS like a book club - sorry I can t help any of the posts asking about their books - ho hum. Perhaps I'll read them one day!! (lol - at self) xxlg

Major Tom	15 Jul 2003
"Illusions" by Richard Bach :smoker:

wavebreaker	15 Jul 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Major Tom "Illusions" by Richard Bach :smoker: I haven't read that one, but I did read Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, and I liked it a lot! ;)

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