The Art of Seeing [Paperback]

Aldous Huxley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1976

The Art of Seeing records Huxley's victory over near blindness and details simple exercises to improve anyone's eyesight.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Montana Books; 2nd Printing edition (1976)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000FBWC00
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,521,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) is the author of the classic novels Island, Eyeless in Gaza, and The Genius and the Goddess, as well as such critically acclaimed nonfiction works as The Devils of Loudun, The Doors of Perception, and The Perennial Philosophy. Born in Surrey, England, and educated at Oxford, he died in Los Angeles.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No more glasses on my face., December 7, 1998

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This review is from: Art of Seeing (Paperback)

A number of years ago, when I had a restricted license (requiring glasses); I read Mr. Huxleys book on the recommendation of a friend. After about a year of doing several of the exercises I was able to pass the motor vehicle eye exam and throw my glasses away. I lent the book to someone who needed it and it disappeared, now I am looking for another copy. As my eyes change with age I need to review it again.

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone losing eyesight should read this book., July 8, 1999

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Jean-Denis Bertron (Georgia, U.S.A) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art of Seeing (Paperback)

This account of Huxley's personal experience with the Bates method is enjoyable, and useful. Unlike a hoax, the method doesn't require any leap of faith or that you wear a pyramid on your head. You have to work, reflect and learn. This is perhaps why the method isn't successful with everyone. It is far easier to pay for a pair of glasses. My advice: If you get your hands on this book, read it.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Huxley was not conned, the bates method saved his sight, June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Art of Seeing (Paperback)

Huxley used the bates method to save his failing eyesight. The Bates method is not a hoax. I have used it for 20 years and continue to receive many benefits. Huxley was not selling a hoax, he was sharing the truth with the public.