The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach (Paperback)

by Robert Simmons; Naisha Ahsian (Author)
Key Phrases: tiger eye, yellow sapphire, blue sapphire, Solar Plexus, Higher Self, Rose Quartz (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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“The Book of Stones is filled with information and with beauty!”
—Melody, author of Love Is in the Earth

“Each description is an intimate conversation between the Wisdom of the Stones and the deep soul Wisdom of thee two authors.”
—Robert Sardello, PhD, author of Love and the World and Silence

“This beautiful and unusual work opened a new and unknown world to me, right under my feet—a realm of qualities and possibilities of which I had known nothing and for which I am the richer.”
—Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of The Crack in the Cosmic Egg, The Biology of Transcendence, and The Death of Religion and the Rebirth of the Spirit

“The Book of Stones has elevated the spiritual knowledge of crystals into a higher form. The classification of each stone is impeccable, along with wonderful photos—creating an intimate connection with a wide variety of minerals. This book offers us all an opportunity to sharpen our skills and renew our interest in the crystal healing world.”
—JaneAnn Dow, author of Crystal Journey: Travel Guide for the New Shaman

“Quite easily the most comprehensively written and beautifully photographed book on the subject that I’ve come across. If you own only one reference book on stones and crystals, make sure that this gem is the one.”
—Dr. Eric Pearl, author or the international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself

“The Book of Stones takes the reader on a fascinating journey. The writing is clear, thoughtful, and easily understood, and the inclusion of scientific data, history, and folklore helps make the book a valuable resource for all those interested in the mineral kingdom.”
—Thom Hartmann, author of The Prophet’s Way and The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight

"The Book of of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian explains the physical and metaphysical properties of crystals, minerals and gemstones."
—Publishers Weekly --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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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: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #440,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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121 of 127 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	A Reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach (Paperback)

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.

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Nicholas Pearson "shadowsong" (DeLand, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Sonya M. Baity "reikihypnotherapy.com" (AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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...