Her book was and is exactly what I needed to open doors in my life. Her exercises are excellent ways of not only finding out information about past lives but also, as the title suggests, finding out who you are in the present.
The best chapter in the book is "How To Recall A Past Life." You'll be surprised at what you find out.
Only a Native American could write a kick (butt) book like this. It is most definitely worth the read!!!
Denise Linn's Past Life Clues in Chapter IV alone can spark the beginning of the detective hunt. These include obvious ones such as food preferences, and surprising ones like pets and favorite animals. Chapter V is an entire section on interpreting dreams.
Of course, this book has its shortcomings. For one thing, it says very, very little about relationship and group karma. Also, Linn appears to be ministering mostly to an individual's subconscious. This could leave some readers with the impression that all it takes to balance karma is a few therapy sessions and a new (feel-good) philosophy. This may increase self-esteem, but it won't change anything unless the patient/detective does some extra, unglamorous work out in the real world.
In her book "Star Signs", astrologer Linda Goodman told of a friend of hers who had contracted a rare, crippling disease. This friend, who accepted the disease as his karma, did not do anything as plastic as attempting to heal his psyche with an unblocking exercise. Instead, he quit his well-paying job, took a new post at a hospital for crippled children, and performed some nasty janitorial tasks--balancing his karma not by ministering to himself, but by unselfishly serving others.
"Past Lives, Present Dreams" is a book I would recommend to both "neophytes" looking for answers and "veterans" looking for someone with a new point of view. Linn's writing is a unique blend of ancient wisdom and "Age of Aquarius" spirituality--but it may not be everyone's cup of tea. As this is far from being the _ultimate_ guide, I suggest balancing it with others (such as "Many Mansions" by Gina Cerminara), for a more comprehensive understanding of karma and reincarnation.
Ms. Linn has a wonderfully different way to discribe her experiences and to suggest ways to relax and regress! I am a very hard nut to relax - I'm too "busy" and I need to get all the suggestions that I can! Ms. Linn has given me the "blue light" method which I think will help and she reaffirmed many others - in different words and emphases! I am not done yet with this book - but it's a fast read and I will be done soon so that I can try what she suggests and pass it on to my sister!