The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach [Paperback]

Robert Simmons (Author), Naisha Ahsian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0962191035 | ISBN-13: 978-0962191039 | Publication Date: October 30, 2005

The Book of Stones is the most in-depth, definitive guide to the world of crystals, minerals, gemstones and their metaphysical energies that has yet been written. Encompassing over three hundred separate entries, each with vivid color photographs and essays by both authors, this book takes you deep into the world of stones and their uses for spiritual awakening and self-healing. The Book of Stones can teach you about each mineral’s scientific properties, history and lore, elemental energies, chakra correspondences, and which stones work best together. Also considered are the stones’ effects on the spiritual, emotional and physical self. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, The Book of Stones can give you clear, easy-to-understand information that will help you enjoy the beauty and benefits of the mineral realm. This pictorial metaphysical encyclopedia is what crystal lovers all over the world have been waiting for!

Editorial Reviews

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I'm excited! With photographs, metaphysical properties, folklore, key words and affirmations, this is filled with information and with beauty! --Melody, author of Love Is in the Earth

A welcome addition to the world of stones, offering an opportunity to sharpen skills and renew interest in crystal-healing. --JaneAnn Dow, author of Crystal Journey: Travel Guide for the New Shaman

If you own only one reference book on stones and crystals, make sure that this gem is this one. --Dr. Eric Pearl, author of the international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself

About the Author

Robert Simmons has been writing and teaching about the metaphysical properties of stones for over twenty years. He is the author of the award-winning visionary novel Earthfire and co-author of Moldavite: Starborn Stone of Transformation. Naisha Ahsian is an author, healer and teacher who has worked with people worldwide through her workshops, phone consultations and private healing practice. She is the author of The Crystal Ally Cards: The Crystal Path to Self Knowledge.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Heaven & Earth Publishing LLC (October 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962191035
• ISBN-13: 978-0962191039
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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310 of 324 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what it seems, December 21, 2007

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Before you buy this book, do yourself a favor and have a look at the product catalog of the authors' crystal business, called Heaven & Earth. I was impressed with this book at first, but then I began to notice how many of the crystals are trademarked. Trademarked crystals seemed a little odd to me, and I can give them the benefit of the doubt if there are one or two, but apparently the authors are "discovering" these new crystals all the time. Keep reading the catalog and you'll find that a lot of these "new" (and as it happens, invariably rare and sold by the gram) crystals are regular, not so uncommon crystals with fancy trademarked names, some other variation of a manmade coating on an existing crystal, or even just glass. Have a good look at the catalog, because the purpose of this book is to convince you that you need the stuff in that catalog.

Don't get me wrong; I believe in crystal healing and that's probably why this systematic exploitation of crystals and the people eager to learn about them makes me feel ill.

I gave this book 2 stars because the photography is lovely and it makes a good doorstop. Please look for another book to buy, though.

60 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very beautifully done, June 19, 2006

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Nicholas Pearson (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach (Paperback)

Rob Simmons certainly knew what he was doing when putting this one together. I love Naisha's entries, and Hazel Raven is a very well respected healer in the UK. Simmons also knows his stuff, and has compiled a convenient guide with photographs for each entry. Many stones included are exclusive to Heaven and Earth (The publisher/distributor of the book) and many have names that are unique to Heaven and Earth (mostly a marketing ploy...)

The book is full of mineralogical data, photographs, diverse views, stones to use in combinations, and affirmations. I reccomend this to people that are moving away from the writing styles of the early writers and those like Melody; although they are wonderful, they may seem to esoteric or too impersonal. This book is very personal, although it does sensationalise a bit.

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highest rating in my library, October 25, 2006

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Sonya M. Baity "reikihypnotherapy.com" (AZ) - See all my reviews
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I have many books on various metaphysical topics, including crystals. The Book of Stones is probably my favorite from my collection. It includes 2 objective resources for each stone, ways to use them, what stones they work well with, their structure, hardness and sources, and most importantly, pictures. I have too many books that don't have pictures, or they only have one and it is probably the least available form of the stone. I would also recommend Heal Yourself with Crystals by Hazel Raven as a complement to this book. It is not as detailed, nor does it include such a great multitude of stones, but it does explain layouts and combinations to use for specific dis-eases, such as headaches, insomnia, cellulite...