Power vs. Force

The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior

By: Dr. David R. Hawkins

Narrated by: Dr. David R. Hawkins

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

The publication of Power vs. Force by Sir David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., reveals to the general public secret information heretofore only shared by the author with certain Nobelists and world leaders.

Analyzing the basic nature of human thought and consciousness itself, the author makes available to everyone the key to penetrating the last barrier to the advancement of civilization and science and resolving the most crucial of all human dilemmas: how to instantly determine the truth or falsehood of any statement or supposed fact.

All human endeavors have the common goal of understanding or influencing human experience. To this end, man has developed numerous descriptive and analytical disciplines: morality, philosophy, psychology, and so on. Regardless of what branch of inquiry one starts from (philosophy, political theory, theology) all avenues of investigation eventually converge at a common meeting point: the quest for an organized understanding of the nature of pure consciousness.

To explain that which is simple can be difficult indeed. Much of this book is devoted to the process of making the simple obvious. If we can understand even one simple thing in depth, we will have greatly expanded our capacity for comprehending the nature of the universe and life itself.

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©1995, 1998, 2004, 2012 David R. Hawkins (P)2006 The Institute for Spiritual Research, Inc., dba Veritas Publishing

Critic reviews

"A beautiful gift of writing...[You] spread joy, love, and compassion through what you write. The fruit of these three is peace." (Mother Teresa)

Inspirational!

If you could sum up Power vs. Force in three words, what would they be?

deep and meaningful

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

thinking about everyday emotions in terms of their power over individuaals and how they resonate between people

What aspect of Dr. David R. Hawkins’s performance would you have changed?

he speaks TOO FAST!!!! Way too fast!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Neither laugh or cry, but it was inspirational and absorbing.

Any additional comments?

highly recommended, even if you have to listen to it repeatedly - or at half speed.

Amazing opening

This book is a wonderful rendition of the book and I am so glad that it is available for purchase.

Amazing book with monotone narrator.

I wonder why the author read the book in such a monotone way. Even the most enlightened of us are not endowed with the skills of a trained voice actor. Amazing and inspiring content, a must read. But I wonder why the author chose to read it in the same voice one might read a technical book about plumbing or electrical engineering. He must be passionate about his own life's work.

A Life Changer!!!

I am TRULY grateful for Dr. Hawkins' work!!! My existence here is forever changed for the better!! THANK YOU!!!

this was a challenge

I've heard great stuff about the book, but the author reads as if it were a deleted scene from the anchorman. it's not that he's monotone, that's acceptable. it's the fact that he doesn't speak properly in the sense he breaks his sentences up incorrectly. almost as if he loses his breath at random points of the sentence. I'll have to grab a physical copy of the book because this audible version is horrendous.

Really hard to follow

The author mumbles a lot and it is really hard to follow. I wish I had not wasted my money on this book. Audible really should have stepped in on this reading!

Wow!

I have so much to learn. This book opened a lot of doors in me I didn’t even know I had. I love that the author read the book too. I have the book and I’m going to read it and listen to the audio book again. Thank you.

I’m falling asleep!

The books content was excellent and well researched. This should be required reading for any of the social sciences. The only reason for the two stars In the performance category was the author’s monotone voice. At times his lethargic cadence was so pedestrian that it was clear that he was tired. A professional reader would bring much needed life to his outstanding work.

Great book!

David is brilliant! I love the way he thinks. It took me a little to get use to his way of speaking. It's loaded with information relevant to all aspects of life.

Powerful

One of the most interesting and best books I have ever read. Wish I had read it many years ago.