My book wishlist

[Barry]

Greetings everyone,

I'm thinking of purchasing the following books:
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Astr...8578199&sr=8-4

http://www.amazon.com/Astral-Dynamic...ref=pd_sim_b_1

http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Sou.../dp/006251671X

Anyone thinks I should definitely add a specific book or would it be sufficient at this point to fully start my AP/OBE experience/journey ? I don't want to 'overdo' it by soaking up too much information at once.

Cheers !

[CFTraveler]

After you've read all three, I recommend you add Otherwhere by Kurt Leland to the list. Then, if you still want more to read, I have two more titles.

[Barry]

Thanks for your quick reply ! I'll start with those, and order Otherwere in a later point of my life. At that time I'll hopefully be able to perform some AP .

Yes, please post the titles you recommend, so I can check them out later on as well.

[CFTraveler]

Explorations in Consciousness by Fred Aardema and
The History and Science of the OBE by Anthony Peake.

And, if you get into energy work, I also recommend Energy Work by Robert Bruce.

[dreaming90]

At the risk of derailing this thread somewhat--

CFT, do you recommend Explorations in Consciousness? I've read the free excerpts and found them well-written and interesting. However, I'm low on money and the price is a little steep. In particular I'm curious as to how Fred's "cosmology" differs from Monroe et al.

Barry, I have a copy of Secret of the Soul if you are interested in borrowing it. I really enjoyed it. It's an even mix of mystical and contemporary, so I feel that both mystic and scientific folks could equally enjoy it.

[CFTraveler]

Dreaming, I do recommend it. However, if you find the price too steep wait a little longer, I'd lend you mine but I'm still attached to it. I would say he integrates Monroe's terminology with Campbell's worldview- he also describes things from a technical standpoint but giving all the terminology its place. It's very easy to 'get'.
He also shows some experimental data from his investigations. It is interesting. When you're ready to spend money, pick that one next.

[Barry]

At the risk of derailing this thread somewhat--

No worries, it's still about books that interest us . Fire away !

Barry, I have a copy of Secret of the Soul if you are interested in borrowing it. I really enjoyed it. It's an even mix of mystical and contemporary, so I feel that both mystic and scientific folks could equally enjoy it.

Thanks ! I live in Europe though, so I think it's a bit far. Besides, I have ordered Secret of the Soul together with AD and MAP on Amazon. They should arrive the 2nd of July. I can't wait .


I also read in a topic someone recommending "The Multidimensional Human: Practices for Psychic Development and Astral Projection". The title sure sounds interesting. Any of you read this book as well ? Thoughts ?

[CFTraveler]

Yes, I have it and it's very very good. I recommend it after you read AD and MAP, because it's about what you do (and develop) when you're proejcting.

[dreaming90]

Dreaming, I do recommend it. However, if you find the price too steep wait a little longer, I'd lend you mine but I'm still attached to it. I would say he integrates Monroe's terminology with Campbell's worldview- he also describes things from a technical standpoint but giving all the terminology its place. It's very easy to 'get'.
He also shows some experimental data from his investigations. It is interesting. When you're ready to spend money, pick that one next.

I found Campbell's work interesting but a few of his "observations" didn't sit well with me. That's for another thread though...

[CFTraveler]

I'd love it if you started a thread like that in the Psychic and Spiritual (or the Science subforum?), I find the subject fascinating.