The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore [Paperback]

Alan Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 3, 1993

"Very positive and in tune with our needs today."
LEO BUSCAGLIA
Alan Cohen's story is an inspiration. From his roots as an Orthodox Jew, he took a mind-expanding tour of the teachings of Jesus, Ram Dass, Zen, Jung, the Esalen Institute, and Einstein, to name a few. In this extraordinary collection of lyrical, challenging essays, Cohen synthesizes what he has learned from these masters, and shares his journey with all of us. He discusses overcoming limitations, creating fulfilling relationships, tuning into the flow of life, transformation, finding a personal path, and the greatest gift of all, love. Read it straight through, or essay by essay, for daily meditations on the mysteries of God, love, and the spiritual path.

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"Very positive and in tune with our needs today."
LEO BUSCAGLIA
Alan Cohen's story is an inspiration. From his roots as an Orthodox Jew, he took a mind-expanding tour of the teachings of Jesus, Ram Dass, Zen, Jung, the Esalen Institute, and Einstein, to name a few. In this extraordinary collection of lyrical, challenging essays, Cohen synthesizes what he has learned from these masters, and shares his journey with all of us. He discusses overcoming limitations, creating fulfilling relationships, tuning into the flow of life, transformation, finding a personal path, and the greatest gift of all, love. Read it straight through, or essay by essay, for daily meditations on the mysteries of God, love, and the spiritual path.

Product Details

• Paperback: 397 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 11th printing edition (August 3, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449908402
• ISBN-13: 978-0449908402
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dragon Tears and Dreams October 4, 2004

By Rebecca of Amazon HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Adversity is our dear friend. It is the driving force that pushes us out of our comfortable nest and forces us to learn to fly on our own. We can really welcome adversity as a gift. Without it our growth is very slow. With it, we are transformed from fledglings into masters. Every great person has a history of adversity. No one has ever made a contribution to humanity without first undergoing a certain amount of trials. ~Alan Cohen

Through Alan Cohen's books I've learned a lot about myself and quite a bit about life itself in all its highs and lows. Alan seems to encourage me to look at life as more of a challenge. He sees humor and lessons in situations that would cause others to sink into a deep depression. He has a secret way of looking at life that he reveals in his caring way and wise contemplations.

At the start of this book he lists dynamic ideas to open your heart and mind and then he delves into an almost autobiographical essay. If you are interested in how Alan started his journey, then this particular book will reveal his initial interests, his yearning for a connection with the Divine and how he sought out various books and teachers to guide him in his spiritual quest.

This book is divided into two sections: The Journey and The Homecoming. Alan talks about how he visited a Zen monastery, became interested in Ram Dass and Jesus' teachings and worked in a Seven-Eleven type store. He finally meets a spiritual teacher named Hilda who has a profound effect on his life.

Through stories, meditations and inspired insight he weaves a book to heal your soul and comfort you in times when you need a shoulder to cry on. You can draw strength from this book or make it a place of comfort and support. Some of the essay chapters include:

Enough is Enough
If Not Now, When?
Health, Wholeness, and Holiness
Seasons
The Key to the Future
Transforming Relationships
The Power of Appreciation
Courage
Golden Opportunities
Undoing Unworthiness
The Law of Attraction

There is an intimacy in Alan's books that mingles with humor and spiritual healing. It seems that when I'm feeling sad, Alan's books either make me laugh or help me to release my negative emotions in tears. So, either way, the reading of The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore helped me fight off a few angry invisible dragons. There are nice dragons too, I think. Those are the dragons that love to fly across the October moon and enjoy seeing their shadow floating across lakes.

After reading this book, you may want to watch the Dare to be Yourself video or look for additional books. When I read Alan's books, I seem to wake up the next day high on life itself. There is an energy in his books that makes me want to write!

~The Rebecca Review

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Alan Cohen is a fantastic story teller, and Mentor . . . March 16, 2001

By Rob Dromgoole

Format:Paperback

His first book,and it's a good one. Cohen reminds us that nothing has to be fixed, we only have to recognize who we are. A MUST read. Here are some of his words.

"Life is showering its gifts upon us at this very moment. There is a force of love and light that is streaming, rushing, pouring toward us from all angles at all times. All we have to do is to let it in. Blessings are being offered to all of us without condition or limit. It's all already given to us. The keys to the Kingdom are ours whenever we are willing to accept them. What we have to lose is fear, lack, limitation, and sorrow. What we have to gain is peace of mind, success, health, and love. We do not need to become anything that we are not already. We need only say, "Yes!" to what the universe would just love to give to us. We need to think with God.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep this by your side with a copy to give away! August 7, 2000

By "ladygreensleeves"

Format:Audio Cassette

I've owned a copy of this book since the early 80's. I have worn out a couple and given away a few. It has helped me recover from an abusive marriage and a few not so wonderful relationships... It has helped me heal my soul more then any other book has. One of the best things about it is that it goes beyond any one religious dogma in that he makes it clear that although he uses the term "God" it is gender neutral and meant to refer to the Divine no matter what name/s is used. I have Christian as well as Jewish friends who rave about it and as a person who follows the Path of the Ancients I too have found it wonderfully healing. It freed me to love wholly and in a healthy loving relationship... after learning to love myself. This is a guide for "Living Freely" and "Loving Fully" just as the title says. If you really and truly want to ditch the *Dragons* within read this book and follow your soul's soft voice. Blessings of Light, Love and Laughter! *>Dabbi<*