Breakthrough Books



		by June Rouse

There are some books that we open with expectation and close with a sense of triumph. Thanks to an author's insight and grace of expression, they hold keys to those resounding questions, Who am I? Why am I here? The writing is an ignition key, touching off a spark that reminds us of treasures hidden deep in our heart -- but available nonetheless when the right key is turned.

Just such a book is THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A MODERN PROPHET by Harold Klemp. The set of writings I can compare it to is Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, which has inspired many a reader on the spiritual path. Klemp's can't-put-it-down, vigorously told life story is destined to become a widely known spiritual classic.
We follow Klemp from childhood in rural Wisconsin to high school seminary, to pre-ministerial college, where his questioning of traditional Christian teachings get him into significant trouble with his family, teachers and church authorities.

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His evolvement eventually embraces the state of God realization, longed for by many a seeker who has no inkling of the turmoil that such a without-equal encounter can bring about. The form taken by his experience is fascinating, and its immediate aftermath graphically points up what is meant by the expression "God-intoxicated," a condition that isn't looked on with compassion in today's Western society. In his Introduction, he writes: "We imagine that hardship precedes the God State and complete serenity follows after. Fortunately, life has more dimensions than that, for it requires all beings to continually reach for the stars. As I learned for myself, there is always another step in consciousness, always a higher heaven to attain." As Klemp learned the hard way, the challenge of balance is to live with one's heart in Heaven, but with the feet upon the ground.
This balance is an important facet of Eckankar, whose precepts Klemp has followed ever since he came upon the teachings of Paul Twitchell while on a military tour of duty in the '60s. Klemp far exceeds his original goal when as a homesick airman, he wanted to visit home via Soul Travel; over the years, coping with the vicissitudes of living, he rises in consciousness to become the Mahanta, the Living Eck Master of Eckankar, which is known as the religion of the Light and Sound of God. The Living Eck Master (Eck is an ancient word for the Holy Spirit) is charged with passing on universal spiritual principles unchanged but in the language of the day; teaching the practices of spiritual survival; and guiding individuals on their own path to God rather than their falling prey to dependency. As Klemp puts it, he is a Wayshower as opposed to being a way-pusher or a way-dragger.
Sri Harold, as he is known to members of Eckankar, shares riveting experiences from his personal life as well as consequential changes that have come about as the organization of Eckankar evolved since it came into the open in 1965. It stands to reason that readers will come away with a deeper understanding of how to more consistently put spirit into action in their life, and fascination with a man who through circumstance and inner imperative travels the road to God.
That Klemp is the author of over 30 books (including the highly-regarded Art of Spiritual Dreaming) is apparent in his fluid writing style. As in other books from Eckankar, page margins contain nuggets of light from the text.
The Autobiography of a Modern Prophet is available in bookstores and from Eckankar (1-800/LOVEGOD).
(Approx. 459 pages, $14, Eckankar.)

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Debra J. Taubenslag, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotism, was astonished when she recognized that a patient was going back beyond birth to recount experiences between lives. NOT CRAZY, JUST ENLIGHTENED is more than an account of the burgeoning of the author?s own awareness of a greater life of the consciousness than she had previously suspected.
Not Crazy does triple duty: this engaging, easy-to-read and very human account begins with the compelling reasons why the author became a hypnotherapist. Second, it's about between-lives experiences reported by hypnotized patients . . . and the author's early gropings for appropriate interview questions as it becomes apparent

that what is being recounted goes beyond her own understanding of the life of the spirit. Third, and in particular, it?s about ?dramatic healings as therapist and patients begin to understand the cause and effect of karma?that one?s current life?s lessons began many lifetimes ago.? Some of the information shared by Taubenslag?s patients includes the assistance of angels and other spiritual beings; the release of entities that have attached themselves to a consciousness; and reports of those from other universes who have incarnated in human form.
Perhaps the greatest gift that Not Crazy, Just Enlightened gives to the reader (as with Dr. Michael Newton?s landmark Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls) is insight into an arena that has been fear-filled for so many: there truly is a continuity of our consciousness of ourselves beyond death of the physical body . . . and what lies beyond is an unconditionally loving life, at that.
(Approx. 187 pages, $12.95, Galde Press, Inc.)

In the field of medicine, the paradigm of change with which the century begins is a truly hopeful one. According to national surveys, popular demand for a more complete grasp of alternative/complementary options for healing continues to grow. The practice of "blended medicine" is in the ascendency. A great many of the options that are now available to us fall under the umbrella of vibrational medicine -- a new name for disciplines that include such practices as homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, flower essences, color and light healing, magnetobiology, radionics and distant healing, and varieties of hands-on healing. The relevance of one?s state of consciousness has gained credibility, and thoughtforms such as affirmations and the application of humor have gained positive recognition. Thanks to Richard Gerber, M.D., we now have a fine resource from which to learn about them, VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: The Complete Guide to Energy Healing and Spiritual Transformation.

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Gerber, a traditionally trained Western physician, also happens to be one of the leading researchers and practitioners of vibrational medicine. ?In his new book, designed for lay readers, he takes us on a comprehensive journey to the new frontier of medicine.? He has become ?the definitive authority on energetic medicine; this book is the culmination of twenty years of nationally recognized research into alternative medical diagnosis and treatment.?
Helpful appendices are resource guides for major segments on homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences, color- and light-healing, magnetobiology and the science of magnetic healing, and radionics. Gerber thoughtfully includes a guide for locating some of the more esoteric books he lists under a comprehensive Recommended Reading list.
(Approx. 435 pages, $25, Eagle Brook - an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.)

There are some books that we open with expectation and close with a sense of triumph. Thanks to an author's insight and grace of expression, they hold keys to those resounding questions, Who am I? Why am I here? The writing is an ignition key, touching off a spark that reminds us of treasures hidden deep in our heart -- but available nonetheless when the right key is turned.

	Just such a book is THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A MODERN PROPHET by Harold Klemp. The set of writings I can compare it to is Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, which has inspired many a reader on the spiritual path. Klemp's can't-put-it-down, vigorously told life story is destined to become a widely known spiritual classic. We follow Klemp from childhood in rural Wisconsin to high school seminary, to pre-ministerial college, where his questioning of traditional Christian teachings get him into significant trouble with his family, teachers and church authorities.
click here to order
His evolvement eventually embraces the state of God realization, longed for by many a seeker who has no inkling of the turmoil that such a without-equal encounter can bring about. The form taken by his experience is fascinating, and its immediate aftermath graphically points up what is meant by the expression "God-intoxicated," a condition that isn't looked on with compassion in today's Western society. In his Introduction, he writes: "We imagine that hardship precedes the God State and complete serenity follows after. Fortunately, life has more dimensions than that, for it requires all beings to continually reach for the stars. As I learned for myself, there is always another step in consciousness, always a higher heaven to attain." As Klemp learned the hard way, the challenge of balance is to live with one's heart in Heaven, but with the feet upon the ground. This balance is an important facet of Eckankar, whose precepts Klemp has followed ever since he came upon the teachings of Paul Twitchell while on a military tour of duty in the '60s. Klemp far exceeds his original goal when as a homesick airman, he wanted to visit home via Soul Travel; over the years, coping with the vicissitudes of living, he rises in consciousness to become the Mahanta, the Living Eck Master of Eckankar, which is known as the religion of the Light and Sound of God. The Living Eck Master (Eck is an ancient word for the Holy Spirit) is charged with passing on universal spiritual principles unchanged but in the language of the day; teaching the practices of spiritual survival; and guiding individuals on their own path to God rather than their falling prey to dependency. As Klemp puts it, he is a Wayshower as opposed to being a way-pusher or a way-dragger. Sri Harold, as he is known to members of Eckankar, shares riveting experiences from his personal life as well as consequential changes that have come about as the organization of Eckankar evolved since it came into the open in 1965. It stands to reason that readers will come away with a deeper understanding of how to more consistently put spirit into action in their life, and fascination with a man who through circumstance and inner imperative travels the road to God. That Klemp is the author of over 30 books (including the highly-regarded Art of Spiritual Dreaming) is apparent in his fluid writing style. As in other books from Eckankar, page margins contain nuggets of light from the text. The Autobiography of a Modern Prophet is available in bookstores and from Eckankar (1-800/LOVEGOD). (Approx. 459 pages, $14, Eckankar.)

		(Click on the imageabove to order book)
Debra J. Taubenslag, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotism, was astonished when she recognized that a patient was going back beyond birth to recount experiences between lives. NOT CRAZY, JUST ENLIGHTENED is more than an account of the burgeoning of the author?s own awareness of a greater life of the consciousness than she had previously suspected. Not Crazy does triple duty: this engaging, easy-to-read and very human account begins with the compelling reasons why the author became a hypnotherapist. Second, it's about between-lives experiences reported by hypnotized patients . . . and the author's early gropings for appropriate interview questions as it becomes apparent
that what is being recounted goes beyond her own understanding of the life of the spirit. Third, and in particular, it?s about ?dramatic healings as therapist and patients begin to understand the cause and effect of karma?that one?s current life?s lessons began many lifetimes ago.? Some of the information shared by Taubenslag?s patients includes the assistance of angels and other spiritual beings; the release of entities that have attached themselves to a consciousness; and reports of those from other universes who have incarnated in human form. Perhaps the greatest gift that Not Crazy, Just Enlightened gives to the reader (as with Dr. Michael Newton?s landmark Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls) is insight into an arena that has been fear-filled for so many: there truly is a continuity of our consciousness of ourselves beyond death of the physical body . . . and what lies beyond is an unconditionally loving life, at that. (Approx. 187 pages, $12.95, Galde Press, Inc.)

	In the field of medicine, the paradigm of change with which the century begins is a truly hopeful one. According to national surveys, popular demand for a more complete grasp of alternative/complementary options for healing continues to grow. The practice of "blended medicine" is in the ascendency. A great many of the options that are now available to us fall under the umbrella of vibrational medicine -- a new name for disciplines that include such practices as homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, flower essences, color and light healing, magnetobiology, radionics and distant healing, and varieties of hands-on healing. The relevance of one?s state of consciousness has gained credibility, and thoughtforms such as affirmations and the application of humor have gained positive recognition. Thanks to Richard Gerber, M.D., we now have a fine resource from which to learn about them, VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: The Complete Guide to Energy Healing and Spiritual Transformation.
(Click on the imageabove to order book)
Gerber, a traditionally trained Western physician, also happens to be one of the leading researchers and practitioners of vibrational medicine. ?In his new book, designed for lay readers, he takes us on a comprehensive journey to the new frontier of medicine.? He has become ?the definitive authority on energetic medicine; this book is the culmination of twenty years of nationally recognized research into alternative medical diagnosis and treatment.? Helpful appendices are resource guides for major segments on homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences, color- and light-healing, magnetobiology and the science of magnetic healing, and radionics. Gerber thoughtfully includes a guide for locating some of the more esoteric books he lists under a comprehensive Recommended Reading list. (Approx. 435 pages, $25, Eagle Brook - an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.)