Beyond The Secret

Beyond The Secret by Brenda Barnaby ISBN 978814992021
Summary
The author has made an admirable attempt to compile profound teachings of ancient and modern philosophy. This book delves literature on ancient wisdom and connects to contemporary literature. It has rich and relevant quotes of great philosophers which make the book very motivating.
One of the chapters focuses on steps to transform our life. Several steps have been discussed to apply these teachings to improve our well being.
My favourite was “Overcome your fears”
Excerpt.
“According to Dr.Jeffers’ system, fear is felt at three levels. The fears at each level can be divided into two categories: fear of things that occur and fear of things that demand action from the individual”.
The author lists all three levels of fears and connects to three decades of study psychologists on fear and its influence on different aspects of our life. These psychologists have suggested steps to classify and analyse the fears.

To my mind “The Secret” is like a main course and “Beyond the Secret” is a dessert.

Book Review-The Secret

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (ISBN-10: 1582701709) is a great 'self help' book. - One of the best sellers in English Non-Fiction.
Summary:
The author drives home the formulae to experience well being in life. The application of 'Law of Attraction' has been explained well by using real life examples. The sequence of the book engrosses the readers.
For example the flow of the book - Ask what you desire, Universe Will Answer, Be ready to receive is a good one.
My favourite was Morris Goodman - The Miracle Man.

I recommend this book to those who are unreserved. If one reads this, like a management book then it will appear like a fabricated literature. Hence the author gives significance for one’s ‘feelings’ which I believe this is the need of the hour. If one were to analyse the behaviour of great leaders both in corporate and politics, this behaviour is a great catalyst.
My view, this book reiterates the essence of ancient text 'Vedas' - "As you think so you become".
May be, author should have included the works of Viktor Frankl as well.