The Shadow Effect

Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self

By: Marianne Williamson, Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra MD

Narrated by: Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Debbie Ford

Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson - New York Times best-selling authors and internationally acclaimed teachers - have joined together to share their knowledge on one of the most crucial obstacles to happiness we face: the shadow. These three luminaries, each with a signature approach, bring to light the parts of ourselves we deny but that still direct our life. For it is only when we embrace our shadow that we discover the gifts of our authentic nature.

The shadow exists within all of us. It is a part of us and yet we spend most of our life running from it. But far from being scary, our dark side holds the promise of a better, more fulfilling life. Our shadow makes itself known every day. It is the reason we get furious over a friend showing up 10 minutes late, yell at our parents or kids when they have done nothing wrong, and sabotage our own success at the worst possible time. Until we are able to embrace our dualistic nature, we will continue to hurt ourselves and those closest to us and fall short of our potential.

Combining the wisdom of three experts, The Shadow Effect is a practical and profound guide to discovering the gifts of our shadow. These three authors powerfully pierce the veil of our unclaimed self, releasing us from the past and propelling us on a journey to wholeness. No longer living a half life, we are capable of achieving our dreams and reclaiming the happiness that is our birthright.

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©2010 Deepak Chopra and Rita Chopra Family Trust, Debbie Ford, and Marianne Williamson (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers

Very good book but...

Loved the content, Debbie and Marriane performance were great however it would have been better if Deepak had given the reading part to someone else.

This Book Changed My Life!

If you follow the guidance in this book, it will, absolutely, change your life. The power, compassion, and insight that I am able to tap into more and more each day, after applying the book moment by moment, has been invaluable to me.

Eye opening

This is an amazing book, helped me open my eyes, very well read. Must listen.

Marianne Williamson is a queen

I learned so much about myself and humanity form this book. We all have a shadow. I’m grateful for Marianne’s insight into how to invite the light into our worlds to integrate the shadow.

Only two thirds good

I find that the information given by Ms. Williamson greatly contradicts the information given by Chopra and Ford. Integrate the Shadow or Eliminate it?

thank you

I have been on a healing journey for the past few years and this book just brought everything to a new level. I am truly blessed.

Powerful truths to healing self

So many nuggets captured. The words and points of view are so perfectly crafted. Conveying the depths of worldly misunderstandings into such a beautiful way to understanding the darkness and negative feelings that lurk within us. Exposing these truths is the way to bliss, the choice is up to the reader of the free will one chooses. You can’t unhear this message. This book is certainly on repeat and will be revisited several times. Let our light shine and so much gratitude for the light and energy that went in to this piece of art.

like it

if you have ever wondered why you do surprising things, things not quite in step with your normal character, this book can help you understand that and more.

i enjoyed all three sections of the book. the section by Williamson sometimes reminded me a bit of talking to my christian science great-uncle, but i enjoyed her sincerity and her search for authenticty and peace. i was not familiar with Debbie Ford either but i enjoyed her section. i found her use of examples to be illuminating.

the Chopra section is the one i have listened to most, several times, in fact. he is very practical and knowledgeable about jung and freud, and in his section is building on their work. if you find either of those men interesting, you will find this interesting too.

all three authors stress compassion and patience with the self, as well as personal responsibility. one of the themes of the book is revealing why we are so judgemental with each other and how we can stop. it certainly made me think. all in all, a great book.

Insightful but Conflicting

I love all three of these authors, and I enjoyed all three parts of the book. But at times, the authors conflict each other and it makes it hard to take what they're saying really on board. It's still definitely worth listening too. Each of the authors have valid and important points. I got something from every single section. I just wish that the messages of the meaning and purpose of the darker sides of ourselves, our so called "shadows", weren't so conflicting.

Really, thought provoking.

Great for someone who is open to changing. I personally have begun to process life differently and I am better for it.