A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

Author: Marianne Williamson
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ISBN: 0060927488
Publisher: Perennial (24 April, 1996)
Sales Rank: 5,323
Average Customer Rating: 4.53 out of 5

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Rating: 5 out of 5
A wonderful testimony of the power of A Course in Miracles
The Spirit had prompted me to buy A Course in Miracles three years before I read Marianne's book Return to Love. However, the Course was like Greek to me so I let it sit on the shelf. Sometimes when I passed by that shelf it felt like the book was trying to jump into my arms. I keep saying to myself, "later, I'll read it later." Then in 1993 after reading Marianne's account of the Course's message I thought, "If she can do it, I can do it." She helped me believe I could understand the Course. I decided then that even if it took the rest of my life, I would never stop trying. Well I'm happy to say that it didn't take my whole life. I can now read and understand the Course myself. It has saved my life!!!! I am eternally grateful for Marianne's courageous example. Thank you Marianne!!!!!

Rating: 5 out of 5
This book is truly a gift . . .
I was given a copy of A Return to Love by an acquaintance. She was a woman in the healing field, and I was seeing her due to dealing with an illness that left me disabled for many years. After I read this book and returned it to it's owner, it wasn't until years later, after having my heart severly broken, that I went to pick up a copy of it for myself.

This book describles in a perfectly understable, warm, and sometimes humerous voice, what The Course in Miracles is all about. I must admit, I never heard of The Course in Miracles, and as of present, I just ordered a copy of it for myself and started reading it.

Since The Course is such a technical book (and probably the most difficult to understand next to the Holy Bible), Ms. Williamson helps us out a little with outlining the basic principles and ideas of The Course in Miracles.

Whether you're problem is in the area of God, love and relationships, self-esteem and self-love, money, illness . . . she touches upon them all.

Just recently, I've begun to listen to some of Marianne Williamson's audio tapes, which are based on her many lectures around the world. I must say she is a captivating, charming woman who radiates intelligence and warmth -- not to mention her wonderful sense of humor. I just get such comfort from her . . . her tapes, and this book in particular. This is one of those books that you can read again and again, and continue to gain insight and peace from it.

It's wonderful to have such people as Marianne Williamson bring her messages of love and peace to the people, and helping us look at ourseves and God in a different light.

This is a MUST for anyone on a spiritual journey. My only complaint is that Marianne Williamson doesn't write enough books.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Pursues the spiritual, without alienating the personal.
A book called "A Course In Miracles" is unique in it's degree of wisdom.But, people sometimes experience it as an affront to their current belief system.Though it's authors have great wisdom, they didn't master 'people skills'.The book can leave some wondering "This isn't a cult thing, is it?".Because, the 'high and lofty' ideals can feel "too good to be true".That's where "A Return To Love" comes in.Marianne Williamson brings these high and lofty ideals 'down to earth'.In ACIM, the 'personality/individuality/emotion' element is nowhere near as well represented as the 'spirit/God' element is.But when your 'personal/individual/emotional' side is included equally well, the void and alienation feeling disappears.This is the strength of this book.It presents the 'spiritual/love/God' ideals, whilst successfully making your 'individuality' not feel like a 2nd class citizen.Respect to both aspects of existence is given(Which is not to say that ACIM intended for your individual self to be left out.No, it's merely a communication gap that the author didn't quite account for.A gap which this book succeeds in bridging).
M.Williamson is the mediator between ACIM ideals and the majority population.Only a minority of people could go 'straight to' ACIM.Because of "A Return To Love", many people who initially felt ACIM to be in competition with their own wisdom, will now realize that it is no threat.Williamson is a 'people person' whose book is an invaluble option/addition to "A Course In Miracles".

"Positive thinking" really is neither 'positive' nor 'negative'.It is 'truthful' thinking.Williamson shows her faith in this fact via her sombre expression on the cover photo.She is well aware that 'love' equally accompanies our sad emotions as it does our happy ones.She does away with the 'sentimental' definition of peace and harmony, replacing it with a permanently helpful 'unconditional' definition.
In closing: This author brings a very lofty and intellectual piece of work down to earth, in a very compassionate expression, making it easier to relate to.Nulifying the fear factor of such far-reaching ideals.Beautiful stuff!

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