Official Review: The Unbound Soul by Richard L. Haight [March 2019 Book of the Month]

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Re: Official Review: The Unbound Soul by Richard L. Haight [March 2019 Book of the Month]

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Really wonderful, detailed review! You've really got me hooked on this book. The combination of religion and spiritualism is always so interesting, and for this to be self-published with only one mistake is truly impressive!
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NL Hartje wrote: 24 May 2018, 19:35
kislany wrote: 23 May 2018, 02:21 Everyone has their own opinion on what spirituality means to them. For some, it’s straight-up Christian religion. For others, it’s something closer to what some people call New Age; yet for others, like Richard L. Haight, it’s taking the best of every teaching and applying it to oneself.
I love this synopsis you've put together. I agree that we each have our own personally meaningful beliefs and I am glad for them because they make my friends who they are. :romance-grouphug:

I would like to think I'm a bit like Haight though. Just because I was raised staunchly Catholic, and take my children to Catholic mass now (even if it is more for the sense of tradition and community than the teachings), I hope that as an educated woman I can acknowledge the faults in my own faith and embrace the beauties in others; for me, those beauties are found particularly in eastern religions.
Wow, now this is one I should check out indeed! I'm more of a New Age person myself, but seeing here in this wonderful synopsis of a person combining beliefs to make ones own....just pure inspirational. I mean I do a combo of religions myself, but to actually come across a published work of someone who does the same thing is rare. This is definitely going on my to read list. Thank you.
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I loved how detailed and thorough this review is! Thank you for that.
Even though this book doesn't sound like my cup of tea, the topics it touches seem like such an interesting read. The fact that it's not based on one single religion or belief, but rather mixes them all, allows the reader to think and learn so much, which is great. Who knows? Maybe I'll even read it someday.
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Your review is informative, exploring exactly what this book has to offer. That is great information for a potential reader. The fact that the writer Richard L. Haight is humorous and inspirational is a real draw. It is good to know that his dream vision did not harness him to one religion. This sounds like a self-help book I would be interested in. Thank you for the excellent review.
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Yeah!! What a great writting at least we shouldo be conscious in the journey of life, great article.
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I enjoy reading this kind of books,that talk about spiritual journey and growth..how to understand the inner self
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Lovely review!! Looks like the author had his leg in a little bit of everything. I'm a believer of reincarnation and consider myself to be on my own spiritual journey . I will definitely have to check this book out. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
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I have read only a sample of the book, but I like the fact how the simple truth is brought out. It is true that over the years what God has told us, irrespective of which religion it is, has been lost over translations and interpretations or merely a miscommunication. When what we told someone a few days earlier is often misunderstood, this is something that has been told years ago. Hence, it is a huge possibility that it has been thoroughly miscommunicated over the years and will be even more misconstrued over the years to come and we may never know what it was that God had originally told us. It is a huge possibility that all religions ultimately convey the same thing but we have misconstrued the lessons and have had wars over the past over which is the most supreme religion merely due to the human need to overpower others. A majority of what most religions convey is based on science, which is why I believe that most religions are trying to convey the same message but it has been thoroughly lost over the years and we may never even know the original beliefs of any particular religion.
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The greatest writings are those that provoke the reader to ponder the text and any response they had to the text. It’s a mark of the character of this book that it caused you to reflect upon what you read. Fantastic review.
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Nice review. Reading a book borne out of the author's experience can be quite impactful. Much more than teaching, it reconfirms the truth in a similar experience the reader may be going through as well as the need for improvement. I really would like to read this.
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This is a great review. This is not a genre I would typically read, but the book certainly seems like it has a lot going on with it. I like that even though you didn't agree with everything the author said, he still gave you a lot to think about.
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I don't generally read books concerning religion or spirituality and the author seems to be speaking about both in recounting his journey. I'm certain the book would be inspirational to some, it's just not for me. The review itself is detailed and very well written. Thanks for your insights.
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I like it when authors indulge into who they are and what led them to choose a certain path. You review about the book is really detailed and enlightening too. I will be adding this book to my TBR pile.
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Thank you for such a detailed review! I love reading self-help books, so this book seems like it would be a good one for me to read!
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This is not usually a book that I would read but I appreciate your review of this unique material. I am intrigued to see how the author seemingly combines aspects of various spiritual ideas/religions into something palatable for everyone to incorporate into their own lives. Thanks for the thought-provoking review.
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