The Book of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 [Hardcover]

Carlos Barrios (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2009

Discover What the Prophecy of 2012 Means for Your Life

According to the Mayan Elders, at the moment of birth every human being is given a destiny. Our life challenge is to develop ourselves and our skills in order to fulfill this destiny, thus fueling our individual contribution to the planet. At the heart of The Book of Destiny is the sacred Mayan calendar, an extraordinary tool that allows the reader to discover this destiny, along with one’s special Mayan symbol, origin, as well as the protection spirits that accompany them through life. Poetically narrated, the book describes how the calendar contains the scientific legacy of the Mayan people, preserved and transmitted over the centuries through oral tradition and written texts.

Written at the request of the Mayan Elders, by member of the Guatemalan Elders Council and Mayan Priest Carlos Barrios, The Book of Destiny is a tool to help people understand their life purpose and to use this profound knowledge to make the best of their time on earth.

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“Fans will delight in how Barrios connects the Mayan dots.” (Library Journal )

About the Author

Carlos Barrios is a renowned anthropologist and authority on Mayan history, culture, astrology and the predictions of the Mayan Calendar. Carlos is a Mayan priest and shaman and a member of the Guatemalan Mayan Elders Council. He was also born into one of the most ancient and sacred Mayan lineages.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (June 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061574147
• ISBN-13: 978-0061574146
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012, September 2, 2009

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This review is from: The Book of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 (Hardcover)

This is without question an excellent book that is comprehensively and thoughtfully written. Once I understood that this is the only book that has been approved by the Mayan leadership, I decided to read it first, and I'm very glad that I did. However, even if I had read other books on the subject first, I believe that the contents of this book would still have been very valuable. There seems to be so much confusion and fear associated with 2012. This book provides a very sensible, comprehensive understanding of the subject from a person who has the highly credible background to inform us. It is positive in perspective, while at the same time presenting what are serious issues that confront our present world. The book is very well written with a smooth translation of the original text, and so it is also a delight to read. It contains wisdom that is worthwhile to reflect on for a long time to come. I am left with anticipation of reading more from Mr. Barrios about what the Mayan have to share when this is deemed timely to impart.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book of Destiny, August 19, 2009

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John D. Blanchard (Roan Mountain, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 (Hardcover)

Someone has finally written a book which truly describes the true Mayan Path. Don Carlos Barrios is an excellent writer and clearly conveys the essence of the pure meaning of the Mayan spirit and their roll as the time keepers for our age. Don Carlos is and Aqj'ij or Mayan Shaman and has studied the Mayan calenders and hieroglyphics extensively for over 35 years. The knowledge presented in this book represents the true Mayan sign and its meaning for each of the 20 day signs. Readers will find the information very informative and fascinating.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Maya Teachings, November 28, 2009

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Peggy A. Kornegger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Destiny: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012 (Hardcover)

This is a very good book for anyone interested in an authentic overview of Maya teachings as they have been handed down for thousands of years. Readers should be cautious about relying too heavily on the information in many of the books now available on the Maya because they are often based on archeological studies that use interpretations of Maya history and culture made by the Spanish conquerers hundreds of years ago, which, not surprisingly, is completely inaccurate. Carlos Barrios's book is not one of those. I found it fascinating reading.
Peggy Kornegger,
author of Living with Spirit, Journey of a Flower Child