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Her profound invitation (longer than is written here) became the framework for this wise and inspiring book. Chapter by chapter, the author uses passages from her "Invitation" to welcome readers into a life that is more soul fulfilling and passionate, and has far greater truth and integrity. In a sense, she invites readers to get a life instead of buying into a lifestyle. Each chapter ends with a guided meditation specific to the theme of the chapter, such as "The Joy" and "The Failure."
Despite her suspiciously New Age-sounding name, Oriah Mountain Dreamer is a highly grounded, practical, and honest writer. This fresh and beautifully packaged book is destined for great acclaim in the realm of spiritual inspiration. --Gail Hudson
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"Her words pierced my shell and pricked at my soul. An invitation to the ultimate dance." -- Wayne W. Dyer, author of Wisdom of the Ages
"Wise. So very wise is this deep and thoughtful book. It is a wisdom born of one who knows shadows and loss and gathering foundness, joy and genuine ecstasy. The truth-telling courage of Oriah Mountain Dreamer gives us a bracing antidote to the easy answers of the pop gurus. Here is a feast of life with real food to nourish the hungry seeker." -- Jean Houston, author of A Passion for the Possible
"The Invitation is a treasure. If you want to live more deeply, honestly, and passionately, you must read this book." -- Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
"The Invitation is stunning in its simplicity and power, soul food for the mind and heart, a prose poem for a new world." -- Michael Toms, co-founder of New Dimensions Radio and co-author of True Work
Once in a while, we are given moments of real grace. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Appealing for the amoral-doesn't deserve even one star,
By A. Day (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Invitation The (Hardcover)
I purchased this book, assuming I would find it uplifting and enlightening. What a mistake that was! I actually took it back to the store because I refused to let the author have one cent of my money. Dreamer's writing would appeal to anyone looking for rationalization of bad behavior. When I read the chapter with regard to commitment, I could not believe that she actually condoned a husband dumping his wife after her stroke. What was worse was that that Dreamer seemed to find a correlation between her own abusive first marriage and this man's situation in his second marriage. Since when does falling ill constitute constitute the same reason to dissolve a marriage as abuse? What kind of person comes with that? Perhaps her first husband hit her on the head and damaged her sense of decency. When the only person with sense and a conscience mentioned in the book noted that he felt the man dumping his wife due to her illness (and his also having found another woman) was wrong, Dreamer rationalizes the behavior by putting the blame on the man criticizing the act, noting that she wondered how he'd "betrayed his own soul in his life" for worry of what others would think. Nice cop out. Well, Oriah (and what were you smoking when you made your name up?), here's what I think: You have found a way to make money by appealing to those who are seeking excuses for their amoral behavior. Ironically, these are usually the people with the most money, so one would assume you'll be well set for life. An author you a not. More like a snake oil saleswoman for snakes.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A star for every time I read the book!!!!,
By bookmage (Saint Louis) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Invitation The (Hardcover)
This book is not self absorbed! I listened to the CD that is spoken by the author... she honestly shares her own experiences with you! I do not see how the other critics say that she talks herself up. Rather she shares parts of her life that gives the reader a perspective. I would wager the people that couldn't get past the poem reading her book need a book with steps 1-10 to a better life... rather then giving you fluff of that sort this book shares with you how to look at your life from a differant point of view... The author, which has changed my life. And when ever I face a difficult decision or a difficult period in life... I honestly find consolation by looking at life a little more openly through this book. I am honestly shocked that others could have such a strong reaction against it... but isn't that with all great works?I hope you do too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
RISK LOOKING LIKE A FOOL,
By Joyce Schwarz "Joyce Schwarz" (Marina Del Rey, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Invitation The (Hardcover)
This is one of about 1/2 dozen books I keep in my bedroom-- the rest are in the office on shelves/bookcases. This is one of the few that has the honor of being read and re-read. It is one that I recommend to my career counseling clients and to anyone going through a transition (aren't we all)in life and/or love. Simple, easy to read, touching and memorable. An easy one to re-read at 3 am on one of THOSE mornings!!!
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