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The Seat of the Soul

By: Gary Zukav
Narrated by: Gary Zukav, Maya Angelou (preface), Oprah Winfrey (preface)
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With the same extraordinary skill that he used to demystify scientific abstraction and the new physics, Gary Zukav, the award-winning author of The Dancing Wu Li Masters, here takes us on a brilliant and penetrating exploration of the new phase of evolution we have now entered.

With lucidity and elegance, Zukav explains that we are evolving from a species that pursues power based upon the perceptions of the five senses, external power, into a species that pursues authentic power, power that is based upon the perceptions and values of the spirit. He shows how the pursuit of external power has produced our survival-of-the-fittest understanding of evolution, generated conflict between lovers, communities, and superpowers, and brought us to the edge of destruction.

Using his scientist's eye and philosopher's heart, Zukav shows how infusing the activities of life with reverence, compassion, and trust makes them come alive with meaning and purpose. He illustrates how the emerging values of the spirit are changing marriages into spiritual partnerships, psychology into spiritual psychology, and transforming our everyday lives. The Seat of the Soul describes the remarkable journey to the spirit that each of us is on.

©1989 Gary Zukav (P)2006 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

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"[Zukav's] high-minded synthesis is something more than old wine in a new bottle." ( Publishers Weekly)
"A remarkable treatment of thought, evolution, and reincarnation." ( Library Journal)

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Clear and well-argued the contents of the book

Authentic, not yet commercialized, such as the following books (nevertheless excellent) of Gary Zukov.
I can recommend to everyone who is looking for more in the field

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This book is life inspiring

I love the way this book inspires you to remember we are soul connected in our journey. An easy book to listen to!

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Life changingly brilliant!

A very insightful book containing accurate solutions to real life issues. The author delivers this information with a seemingly effortless flow.

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Wow. Would like to meet the author! This is a great book. Love love love

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Powerful, transformative messages!

This precious gift was surprisingly laid gently in my lap at a time did not expect it, yet was wide opened for its content. It's proof that when the student is ready, the teacher appears!

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It changes the way you see life.

This book changed my life in so many positive ways. I see life with new eyes. I'm able to understand so many things I had questioned about.

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...epic book

I reread this after 20 years and it's more timely than ever because it was ahead of its time. This top 50 spiritual/ personal growth books of All time. classic and thing of beauty and truth.

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a must-read for everyone!

This book is no easy-read, but it is absolutely incredible and worth the investment!!!! Every person should read it, beginning at age 15+-. very enlightening! Take notes, because there is SO much to learn!

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best book I've ever read.

now I see why Maya and Oprah kept copies by their bedsides​. will read over and over again. it cuts through the bullshit and pares it down to the most vital lessons we all need. very much a game changer.

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brilliant wisdom

The language requires a bit of a learning curve as Gary takes on topics that are limited by language. The wisdom and message are so powerful and moving. The study guide really brings it all Home. This should be part of standard education!

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