A thoroughly irritating book designed for emotional illiterates
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I became so irritated with this book that I felt like throwing it at the cat, which I would never do, because I love the cat. The conversations in it were with people who were quite unbelievably immature and emotionally illiterate and Katie patronises them horribly by constantly calling them "sweetheart" , when what they needed, to my mind, was a sharp kick up the backside. It is glaringly obvious that it is just stupid to create problems for oneself by failing to relate sympathetically to other people when there are real problems out there over which we have no control, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, epidemics and sudden death from accident or disease. My reactions to the book were Yuck - get a brain! and why are some Americans so simplistic?
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transformational
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I was a bit puzzled by this book at first - I thought the four questions were too simple. But by the time I reached the end of the book I had got it - a profound change occurs almost without you realising. Byron Katie's work is really a radical form of cognitvie therapy which makes you aware that almost all of our 'problems' and the negativity we feel is caused by our thoughts. I came across this book through a recommendation from Eckhart Tolle, and have come across other great books through him, such as Steve Taylor's The Fall.
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Superb and to the point
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Excellent practical steps to question one's thoughts and to enquire as to whether they are true, helpful and what possibilities lie behind one's thoughts. Her word for work written dialogues with individuals bring to life and illustrate the power and simplicity of 'the work' superbly. She also concisely explains the principles behind her simple and elegant approach. As she says 'Four questions that can change your life'.
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IF YOU REALLY WANT TO CHANGE BUY IT,,,,
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When my friend lent me his copy to read i wasn't really interested!
After reading a few chapters, i knew i had come across a real gem,and ordered my own copy...
The case histories are more than helpful and really bring it to life. if you log onto thework.com you see videos of katie in action its brill
I have been in therepy for 6 months and have made loads of progress. however in one week of reading this book, the way i see the world has changed so much.. its brilliant.
This book is worth your time and money.
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It's a must for everyone,everywhere.
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It's a must for everyone, everywhere, It's is life changing and it's so simple. For anyone new to the Work by Byron Katie the Audio Book Loving What Is, is great, as you will hear Byron atually doing the Work with real people, its amazing Just buy it Now.
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